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simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« on: January 10, 2012, 01:20:26 PM »
model 800053
does anyone know the age and value of this very nice scope.
it has the granite matte finish, nice clear glass and a semi heavy duplex.
i tried to search many sites for it but, came up empty handed other than its been discontinued.
i do thank ya................ ;D
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2012, 02:17:55 PM »
I doubt you have a diamond in the ruff.  There I go being negative again. 
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2012, 02:31:10 PM »
not look'n for fortune... jus some info ;)
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burn ya lil'bit did'nt it. ya ever been snipe hunt'n ?  come on...

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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2012, 02:48:55 PM »
I have had a couple John!
 
 They are OK plenty serviceable. As much as I am a Leupold man, I have had very good luck with the Simmons line too. I think I still have one of these on a 22 in the back of the safe...
 
I would avoid using it for extreme duty or on a super kicker, but general use of the majority of calibers... If the price is right I bet it will be just fine.
 
These where 169 for a long time, last I saw these at was about 100$ so I would not pay over $60-75 for a nice specimen...
 
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2012, 12:25:44 PM »
thanks cw, a friend has one thats NIB he needs to sell. i offered him $50
and thats the end of story........... ;D
 
might be great on one of my rimfires ;)
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in tha meen time, i'm wait'n for tha  7th trumpet ta sound !!!

gotta big green tractor ana diesel truck, my idea of heaven's chasin whitetail bucks and asa country boy, you know i can survive............

hey boy, hit this mason jar one time...
burn ya lil'bit did'nt it. ya ever been snipe hunt'n ?  come on...

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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2012, 12:31:19 PM »
I had one and I liked it.
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2012, 12:32:30 PM »
At 50$ John you have done good!
 
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2012, 07:18:14 AM »
 I mounted that same scope on a friend's 6.5x.257, and used it and my reloads for 3 years. For being an inexpensive scope, I was impressed with the low light transmission, clarity and reliability. Never had any problems with the scope, and it went through about 400 rounds as it took quite a few shots to work up a very accurate load. The scope was discontinued about 8 years ago and you can still buy them NIB at Natchez for $59.95.
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 12:31:15 AM »
ive got a 2.5x8 whitetail on one of my 22s. It has decent optics for the price range they sold them it but its very poor in eye relief and thats why it ended up on a 22.
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2012, 06:42:41 AM »
The ONE Simmons scope I have ever bought was just the one you ask about. I bought it new sometime shortly after we started GBO but I don't recall the date. We started GBO in '97 so some time in the late '90s.

It was the single sorriest excuse for a scope it has ever been my misfortune to waste money on. I cannot say how representative it was of others like it. I gave it away and have never again bought a Simmons scope nor will I ever again. I personally would not give $20 for a NIB one. Good luck with it if you buy it, you'll need it.
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Re: simmons whitetail classic 3.5-10x40 info needed
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2012, 04:36:04 AM »
I just gave two away along with a couple Bushnells no sence in missing a shot over cheap optics.
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