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VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« on: November 27, 2012, 07:00:58 AM »
I needed a variable scope for my 22Maggie H&R. I knoticed a sale at Matchez and ordered a Simmons Pro Hinter 6x18x40 SF because the 4x12 was out of stock.
Well all I can say is OMG! Looks great, clear as my older Leupolds! Image is undistorted clear to the edge. Zero "tube" effect that's so common at scopes of this price point. Last year I bought two like this a Pro Hunter Simmons AO 4x12 that's OK and a Tasco Tactile 2.5x10 I never liked. Both where 100-130$.  This side focus Simmons d is just as nice as a older Aetec and White tail hunter classicI have! Both of these scopes have long impressed me. The Aetec is my go to scope for testing for scope problems cause everything. I put it on shoots as good or better then previous scope.

Anyhow, the Simmons has much improved eye relied and clarity compared to the the Pro Class I bought just last year. AND IT WAS CHEAPER!!!!!





I am SO impressed I have ordered four more!!! ;)

Give them a look I know you will be impressed.

CW
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 01:35:59 PM »
Bought a couple of those Natchez Simmons Pro Hunter 6-18s at least two years ago, put them on mid recoil centerfire rifles and still use them.  Decent scopes and I've no real complaints about them.  Another brand scope to think about, LOL, if you ever need another low priced scope, is a BSA Majestic DX Hunter.  The Majestic DX Hunter line was first available in early 2011, replacing another Majestic scope.    First one I bought, a 6-24x44 SF, cost me over $140.  Liked it enough to buy a second one a couple months later.  Chuckle, when Grafs put it on sale for $90 a month or so ago, bought my third one.  Just my opinion, but think the BSA Majestic is a better scope.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2012, 06:23:57 AM »
CW,
  Does the entire rear bell turn when the power is adjusted? Natchez is showing the 4-12 In Stock as of right now.

http://www.natchezss.com/Optics.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=SN&prodID=SN517716&prodTitle=Simmons 4-12x40 ProHunter Riflescope Side Focus Truplex Reticle Matte

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2012, 07:42:37 AM »
Ordered a 3.5-10 x 40 Whitetail Classic with free 4x32 Prosport from Natchez for $79.99 and a 20% off rebate from Simmons ($16.00)  net = $64.00 + shipping + tax
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2012, 10:26:42 AM »
Quote from: -Dinny on November 28, 2012, 06:23:57 AM
CW,
  Does the entire rear bell turn when the power is adjusted? Natchez is showing the 4-12 In Stock as of right now.

http://www.natchezss.com/Optics.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=SN&prodID=SN517716&prodTitle=Simmons 4-12x40 ProHunter Riflescope Side Focus Truplex Reticle Matte

Thanks, Dinny

No, just the nerled ring and it turns like on a gear, positive and smooth.  Fit and finish is top notch. You KNOW how staumch a Leupold guy I am... I am replacing two Leupolds with these!!!  :o :o :o ;)

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VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2012, 11:47:29 AM »
I've got this bookmarked so I can buy one after Christmas.  If CW is that convinced I've at least got to try one!
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 02:12:24 AM »
  Another thing that makes it a sweet deal is, until Dec. 31 there a 20 % rebate for Simmons products over $ 49.95 retail.  I ordered one for myself.  ;)   Jedman
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2012, 02:32:14 AM »
I did not realize there was a discount!!  I wonder if there is a limit??

I'll look into it for sure!!

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2012, 10:59:57 AM »
I have my wife ordering one for the Grendel Handi.  :)

Thanks, Dinny
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2012, 09:14:14 AM »
Quote from: -Dinny on November 29, 2012, 10:59:57 AM
I have my wife ordering one for the Grendel Handi.  :)

Thanks, Dinny

I think you will like it Dinny!!
I spoke with momma last night and Friday my four scope arrived. Looking forward to seeing them Sunday nite, when I get home.

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2012, 01:49:12 PM »
how is the clarity on 12 threw 18x?
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2012, 01:22:35 AM »
Quote from: lonewolf5348 on December 01, 2012, 01:49:12 PM
how is the clarity on 12 threw 18x?
I have yet to really use them at dusk and dawn, but last trip to range was overcast and spitting snow. View was clear and bright.

What impressed me the most was eye relief and clarity. Every bit as clear and bright as Leupy Vari X and VXII scopes. Now if they can remain clear at dawn and fading light is the next question. But clarity at top power settings has been very nice.

I have these on rimfires and One 6x18 on my 223 HB Handi. This one goes song dog hunting o I will get to see just how well it works at dawn and dusk.

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2012, 03:22:37 AM »
I put one of these on my Savage model 12 custom 22-250 . LOVE it.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2012, 02:23:57 AM »
How's the field of view?
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2012, 03:29:12 AM »
I guess these are too new for even the Simmons site cause they do not list them under PRO HUNTER. but under PRO SPORT, the field of view are as follows;

6x18 = 14.7/5.3 @ 100
4x12 = 23.8/8.5 @ 100

http://www.simmonsoptics.com/riflescopes/prosport.cfm

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2013, 11:41:15 AM »
this is a little off subject but i followed cwlongsohot's advice and purchased a 6-18x40 Simmons form natches.  it is my first purchase for natches,  i ordered from the internet on 12-29 and it has still not shipped.  i have received several e mails saying they are running behind that it will ship soon but it has not as of yet.  i guess my question is should i be concerned about receiving my product?  the money was taken form my account on 12-30.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2013, 12:09:23 PM »
Quote from: bm330 on January 08, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
this is a little off subject but i followed cwlongsohot's advice and purchased a 6-18x40 Simmons form natches.  it is my first purchase for natches,  i ordered from the internet on 12-29 and it has still not shipped.  i have received several e mails saying they are running behind that it will ship soon but it has not as of yet.  i guess my question is should i be concerned about receiving my product?  the money was taken form my account on 12-30.

Sorry for the delays!

you can call or email them, but I am pretty certain they are simply swamped with orders...

Just about every online dealer is SWAMPED with orders!! Local dealers here have people parked up and down the roads like its a 99 cent yard sale for 100$ bills... ::)   MANY online dealers have a disclaimer on the front page of there sites telling customers they are 3-5-7 days BEHIND on orders.

I would give them some slack, its not really there fault I am sure they are all working really hard to fill all these orders.

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2013, 02:29:06 PM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on January 08, 2013, 12:09:23 PM
Quote from: bm330 on January 08, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
this is a little off subject but i followed cwlongsohot's advice and purchased a 6-18x40 Simmons form natches.  it is my first purchase for natches,  i ordered from the internet on 12-29 and it has still not shipped.  i have received several e mails saying they are running behind that it will ship soon but it has not as of yet.  i guess my question is should i be concerned about receiving my product?  the money was taken form my account on 12-30.

Sorry for the delays!

you can call or email them, but I am pretty certain they are simply swamped with orders...

Just about every online dealer is SWAMPED with orders!! Local dealers here have people parked up and down the roads like its a 99 cent yard sale for 100$ bills... ::)   MANY online dealers have a disclaimer on the front page of there sites telling customers they are 3-5-7 days BEHIND on orders.

I would give them some slack, its not really there fault I am sure they are all working really hard to fill all these orders.

CW

thanks for the response.  Sometimes I just get a little excited about my new toys.  I was really not concerned about not getting the scope,  I am just a little nervous since i have never purchased anything from them.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2013, 03:25:46 PM »
Quote from: bm330 on January 08, 2013, 02:29:06 PM
Quote from: cwlongshot on January 08, 2013, 12:09:23 PM
Quote from: bm330 on January 08, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
this is a little off subject but i followed cwlongsohot's advice and purchased a 6-18x40 Simmons form natches.  it is my first purchase for natches,  i ordered from the internet on 12-29 and it has still not shipped.  i have received several e mails saying they are running behind that it will ship soon but it has not as of yet.  i guess my question is should i be concerned about receiving my product?  the money was taken form my account on 12-30.

Sorry for the delays!

you can call or email them, but I am pretty certain they are simply swamped with orders...

Just about every online dealer is SWAMPED with orders!! Local dealers here have people parked up and down the roads like its a 99 cent yard sale for 100$ bills... ::)   MANY online dealers have a disclaimer on the front page of there sites telling customers they are 3-5-7 days BEHIND on orders.

I would give them some slack, its not really there fault I am sure they are all working really hard to fill all these orders.

CW

thanks for the response.  Sometimes I just get a little excited about my new toys.  I was really not concerned about not getting the scope,  I am just a little nervous since I have never purchased anything from them.

Don't worry at all on that account...they have taken many hundreds of my $$ over the years. :)  ::)

Come to think of it, I did have a delay in shipping on one order and was worried as they took funds a good week before shipping my order. In the end, I worried for nothing... Everything arrived I just needed to be more patient, something I too am no good at. ;)

Sounds like they are keeping you informed with the emails about the delays. That's a good thing. The communication I mean, not the delays. ;)

CW
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2013, 02:07:40 AM »
dont get nervous Natchez is a stand up company
Quote from: bm330 on January 08, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
this is a little off subject but i followed cwlongsohot's advice and purchased a 6-18x40 Simmons form natches.  it is my first purchase for natches,  i ordered from the internet on 12-29 and it has still not shipped.  i have received several e mails saying they are running behind that it will ship soon but it has not as of yet.  i guess my question is should i be concerned about receiving my product?  the money was taken form my account on 12-30.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2013, 12:16:04 PM »
i recived a e mail today,  scope shipped out yestreday,  and will be here tomorrow.  cant wait to get my 17hmr back in the lead sled,  im thinking several boxes of ammo may be desposed of this weekend.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2013, 12:58:35 PM »
Quote from: bm330 on January 09, 2013, 12:16:04 PM
i recived a e mail today,  scope shipped out yestreday,  and will be here tomorrow.  cant wait to get my 17hmr back in the lead sled,  im thinking several boxes of ammo may be desposed of this weekend.

GLAD TO HEAR THIS!!

Let us know how she shoots and what you think of the new scope!

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #22 on: January 09, 2013, 03:27:42 PM »
I missed the boat again. That 20% rebate would probably have covered the shipping!
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2013, 03:57:12 PM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on December 05, 2012, 03:29:12 AM
I guess these are too new for even the Simmons site cause they do not list them under PRO HUNTER. but under PRO SPORT, the field of view are as follows;

6x18 = 14.7/5.3 @ 100
4x12 = 23.8/8.5 @ 100

http://www.simmonsoptics.com/riflescopes/prosport.cfm

CW

Sorry, the scope you've purchased (and most of the other PRO HUNTER model scopes) was discontinued after Bushnell acquired Simmons from Meade.  That is why price is so low.
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #24 on: January 11, 2013, 02:20:32 PM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on January 09, 2013, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: bm330 on January 09, 2013, 12:16:04 PM
i received a e mail today,  scope shipped out yesterday,  and will be here tomorrow.  cant wait to get my 17hmr back in the lead sled,  I'm thinking several boxes of ammo may be disposed of this weekend.

GLAD TO HEAR THIS!!

Let us know how she shoots and what you think of the new scope!
 
I Finlay got the new Simmons mounted up and a chance for some time in the lead sled this afternoon.  The results were great.  I took 3 shots at 30 to get on paper, then to 50 for 3 more,  then to the 100 yard line for several more.  The scope was clear and brite at 100 and the marlin preformed perfect.  I removed a low price Bushnell and replaced with the Simmons.  I could never get the rifle to group with the Bushnell but today the last 3 shot group had 2 touching and 1 appx 1/4 inch to the left.  I was blown away with the results.

Thanks for the recommendation on this one CW.

CW
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #25 on: January 11, 2013, 04:03:58 PM »
Quote from: bm330 on January 11, 2013, 02:20:32 PM
Quote from: cwlongshot on January 09, 2013, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: bm330 on January 09, 2013, 12:16:04 PM
i received a e mail today,  scope shipped out yesterday,  and will be here tomorrow.  cant wait to get my 17hmr back in the lead sled,  I'm thinking several boxes of ammo may be disposed of this weekend.

GLAD TO HEAR THIS!!

Let us know how she shoots and what you think of the new scope!
 
I Finlay got the new Simmons mounted up and a chance for some time in the lead sled this afternoon.  The results were great.  I took 3 shots at 30 to get on paper, then to 50 for 3 more,  then to the 100 yard line for several more.  The scope was clear and brite at 100 and the marlin preformed perfect.  I removed a low price Bushnell and replaced with the Simmons.  I could never get the rifle to group with the Bushnell but today the last 3 shot group had 2 touching and 1 appx 1/4 inch to the left.  I was blown away with the results.

Thanks for the recommendation on this one CW.

CW

Glad you like it then!  I was really impressed with the first one.. as I said I now have 5!

BTW, Dosen't matter to me one bit if it discontinued or is Bushnell now owns them. They are a damn fine scope for the $$!!  I would have more if I needed them!!

CW
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2013, 09:25:25 PM »
i have six simmons scopes on my handy's work great for me all from nachez. ;)
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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #27 on: January 21, 2013, 08:26:50 AM »
I just ordered 2 because of what you guys said about these scopes. It is hard to believe that a $60 scope can be that good, we will see.

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Re: VERY impressed with the New Simmons
« Reply #28 on: January 21, 2013, 09:14:22 AM »
not sure about this particular model, but I put a simmons 44mag in 4-12x44 with side focus on my .243 and I love it.  I dont have a leupold (or other high-end) to compare to, but it is by far the clearest, brightest scope I have.  I had my sling break one afternoon and it fell directly onto the scope, I didnt have a chance to grab it or anything, no change in zero.  Time will tell if it continues to hold up.
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