« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Simmons Rangefinder  (Read 427 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline GH1

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 939
  • Gender: Male
Simmons Rangefinder
« on: December 13, 2012, 01:04:09 PM »
I have a buddy looking to buy a Simmons LRF600 rangefinder. He's found a used one locally for $75.00 and since I know nothing about these devices, I thought I'd ask for a few opinions.
Are these good units? How do I evaluate a used one?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks.
GH1 :)
Logged
I owe my life to an organ donor

Offline Lloyd Smale

  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (32)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18182
Re: Simmons Rangefinder
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2012, 01:08:36 AM »
ill give you my opinon but its not based on brands. A 600 yard range finder is about useless. Most will only really work to about 300-350 yards reliably and most rifles used in open country are flat enough shooting that ranging isnt nessisary. Personaly i wouldnt waste a dime on one that didnt have at least a 1000 yard rating. At least then you can range out to 500 yards or a little more.
Logged
blue lives matter

Offline 336SC

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 220
  • Gender: Male
Re: Simmons Rangefinder
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2012, 01:20:59 AM »
I can only relate to you that my Simmons range finder has worked great.  My friend has a much more expensive unit made by Burris and a
side by side comparison of both showed that my Simmons was within two yards of whatever the Burris showed..
336SC
Logged
USN, 10 Jul 1969 - 6 Dec 1973.  NRA Life Member.  Master Mason, Porter Lodge #284, 10th Masonic District.

Offline GH1

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 939
  • Gender: Male
Re: Simmons Rangefinder
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2012, 04:47:37 AM »
OK, so one for and one against. Thanks for the input guys.
GH1 :)
Logged
I owe my life to an organ donor
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »