anyone used a simmons shotgun scope on a handi?

[newhunter06]

has anyone used a simmons 4x32mm shotguns scope on a handi or anything else, it seems to be a decent scope and if i figured if it was designed to work on the recoil of a shotgun it will hand my 45/70

[mt3030]

Yep. Here it is on my 45-70 Carbine. Notice it will mount ahead of you hammer so it can be mounted super low and doesn't need a hammer spur. Works great.

[06shooter]

I use this same scope on my 45-70 and am very happy with it.  There is plenty of eye relief, it is mounted low, and doesn't interfere with the ammer.

[MSP Ret]

I like Simmons scopes for the money and service. I have not used one on a shotgun or 45/70 but those look great!!! I think someone (Quick perhaps?) just recently posted a link to somewhere that had those same scopes(?) on sale for about $20.00 if I remember correctly....what a post christmas present to ourselves!!!!....<><....

[quickdtoo]

Yup, that was probably me!! They aren't a GBO sponsor, but that scope isn't made any more, so ya gotta get it whilst you can!

Tim

http://cdnninvestments.com/si28shpocosc.html

[Rustyinfla]

 I have a Simmons shotgun scope on my Ruger #1. Not because I like the scope so much but I just didn't have anything else to put on it when I put the rifle into action. I'm intending to put a 4X12 Leopold on it after the holidays are over so this is temporary. First time out it shot sub MOA groups with the 1.5X5 scope on it. when I can see the target  better I think it will do better.
   Recoil shouldn't be a problem on a .45-70.

       Rusty <><
     

[mt3030]

Tim:
Thanks for that link. I have found that these little scopes work great also on .22s where new shooters sometimes are having a problem dealing with eye relief. So just ordered two more. I'm sorry to hear that they are being discontinued. Now when I need them I'll have them on the shelf. Thanks again.

[buffermop]

For the money its a nice scope. Got one on my Rossi and it works well. Couldn't say that for a Tasco.

[MSP Ret]

I called Simmons about those scopes, they said that scope is discontinued but still covered under thier (great) warranty program. They retailed for $39.95 and are decent but entry level scopes, waterproof and fogproof. The service rep from Simmons was shocked by the price, he said the wholesale to dealers was more than the $19.95 they are being sold for. I think I am going to try to order 2 for my H&R shotguns. Oh yes, the service tech looked up the eye relief for me, it was stated at 5.5" but he said in actuallity it was probably more like 4", plenty for a shotgun or 45/70....<><....

[quickdtoo]

You're welcome Wally! I looked in the 2005 Catalog, it was missing from it, don't have a 2004, but I'd say it's been at least 2 yrs since they discontinued it. I think it got dropped when Simmons announced the Master Series in 2005.

I ordered one myself! ! I ordered one of the Prohunter 2-7x32 a couple months ago, it's a nice little scope too, made in the Philippines where some of their other popular scopes came from, like the Whitetail Classic, Whitetail Expedition and ATV.

Tim

[newhunter06]

the 4x32mm mounted very nice on the 45/70, didnt even have to worry about hammer clearance, it is the prodiamond series and seems that its gonna work ok, hopefully will get to shott tommorrow if the weather holds out

[Datil]

 L have sereval simmons scopes, like all, but the4X shotgun is the cats meow
on my 357 Maxie. 2- 6X20 white tail classics i-8X32 on 204R. like all  Marv.

[FLNT4EVR]

Quickdtoo. Thanks for putting up the link for those scopes. I just ordered one thia AM. Now if I can only convince the wife that I need one of those black and yellow stocks.

[RickC.]

I have 3 of the 4X32 Pro Diamond Scopes, have them on my .45-70 and .30-30 Handis, as well as my Marlin 1895.  Very bright and clear, eye relief is great for those of us who wear eyeglasses.

 Shot a 5 point on the move at just under 200 yds with the .30-30, have shot groups at 200 meters with the Marlin under 2".  Does great on all 3, haven't made any long shots on deer with the .45-70 Handi, but have shot under 1" at 100 with it several times.  I was worried a bit about the 50 yd parallax, but I can't tell the difference.


                         Rick

[rc51kid]

This is on my 357 barrel.  i never used the setup but i think that it would have worked very well.  it sits very low in a set of super low rings.  i am selling the barrel so this will end up on my huntsman.

[carp]

I have the 2.5x5x32 Pro Diamond on my Daughter's .357 Handi. It works good. I really like the diamond reticle.