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    Posted: July/26/2004 at 18:02

Greetings. I have just purchased a savage 10fp 308 cal and am looking for input on lighted reticle scopes. I have it narrowed down to a couple or so but am open to suggestions and input if you have any experience with them. Time is somewhat of an issue as I will need to order the scope asap.

Price range is as alway an issue. $200-450max.

1 Simmons Aetec 3.8x12-44mm ill. mil dot

2 Simmonns 44mag 6.5x20-44mm ill. mil dot

3 Burris Fullfield II 4.5x14-42mm ill. ballistic plex

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 Simmons Aetec 3.8x12-44mm ill.

 

 That would be my choice of the three. Another to consider is the Elite 3200 or 4200 with the fire fly reticle.



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Why the Aetec over the 44mag?
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The aetec has better lens coatings. It has the Aspherical lens system which is the best Simmons has to offer. If the power difference isn't a big deal for you go with the Aetec no doubt.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/26/2004 at 22:05

I am not aware of any Aetec scope with a mil-dot reticle.  Is it listed anywhere?

 

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Any Burris beats any Simmons any day of the week.

 

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No the Aetec is not available in Mil-dot.

 

As far as a pure optic stand point yes the Burris would be better than a Simmons. For the biggest bang for your buck I would go with the Aetec. I took that into account when I chose it over the Burris. Kayak can save over $200 and get almost as good of a scope by going with the Aetec.

 

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must agree with ranburr on this one, i would buy the burris over any of the others, as it higher quality. just my opinion.
 
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