Author Topic: Simmons Pro-Hunter Pistol Scopes (Read 583 times)

Big Gun · « **on:** August 18, 2003, 01:23:49 AM »

Has anyone tried out the Simmons Pro-Hunter pistol scopes on Contender / Encores? What was your experience? Any problems?

I am looking at the Simmons Pro-hunter variable 2-6x - seems like a pretty good deal at around $120, saves $50 over the Bushnell Trophy. In the past I had heard very good things about Simmons pistol scopes, but sice then those models have been replaced with these. The classic dillema of trying to balance economy and quality. I have been buying a few barrels lately and have ended up long on barrels and short on scopes so I was considering the Simmons for service on some of the middle of the road callibers - 22 hornet, 30-30, 243 Win, 7-08 etc not on the really big boomers - I use TC, Burris, and Leopold for those.

As always all opinions welcome.

jlk · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2003, 02:14:26 AM »

I have a4x simmons with target turrents on my 10" 30 Herrett barrel and it works fine.

John

bagger321 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2003, 06:18:00 AM »

I haven't tried one on my T/C,but did run one on my Smith 357.It seemed to do a great job,no failures at all.The scope has seen sevaral hundred,if not a thousand rounds.I just tweak the mounts once a year,as I always do on all my scopes,and test the point of impact,prior to shooting.I believe you will be pleased with the savings.

22hornet · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2003, 10:38:49 AM »

Natchez has the Bushnell Trophy's for $139.95 in there latest catalog on sale. Just so you know.

opossum · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2003, 02:54:33 PM »

I have a 4x simmons that i had on a 223 and now it is on a 44 mag .I have had no problems with it so far. It has been shot a lot on the 223 but has had less than 200 rounds on the 44 mag.