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Chris Farris ![]() TEAM SWFA - Admin ![]() ![]() swfa.com Joined: October/01/2003 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 7861 |
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We have a limited supply of the all new Simmons 3-9x32 Adjustable Objective compact rimfire scopes IN STOCK.
Part of the new 22-Mag family, this scope is a new design from the ground up.
Introductory price of $59.95 includes a FREE set of rimfire rings.
If you have a rimfire in need of a scope, don't let this deal pass you by.
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Chris Farris ![]() TEAM SWFA - Admin ![]() ![]() swfa.com Joined: October/01/2003 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 7861 |
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Mike McDonald ![]() Optics Journeyman ![]() Joined: September/01/2004 Status: Offline Points: 739 |
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SO I get this scope today.
I can't believe I'm doing an eval on a 60 buck scope. The spousal unit has some time scheduled for me with the psych folks on Tuesday............ Says Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A. serial numbered Manufactured in China Packaged very well, comes with cleaning cloth, decent instruction manual covering installation, bore sighting, focus and parallax, and the ususal warranty procedures. Looks tough enough for it's intended purpose, has 80 usable moa elevation which diminishes to 72 on my rifle with 7moa windage correction. Dials are easy to read, somewhat audible and tactile enough to adjust without looking at the dial if you need a few clicks added to your dope. Ocular focus is good enough to provide a crisp crosshair image without my glasses on to help out. Parallax is pretty much indexed for distance but I never pay attention to the actual numbers. I did this time just to see, and it's pretty accurate. Glass..................damn it's surprisingly clear almost all the way to the edges. Image through the scope is nice. Overall I'd say that this thing is in the 150-250 dollar range at least for initial impression. I'll take it out and box test it tomorrow and see if it holds up. Only downside if you could possibly be this petty is that the turrets are resettable but no wrench is provided. Won't do the test till destruction thing, this isn'ty that kind of unit, but I think it's undervalued ALOT right now. More later. Mike Granbury, Tx |
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mwyates ![]() Optics Master ![]() ![]() Joined: June/15/2004 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1196 |
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I bought one. Just got it today and haven't had time to put it through much testing, but so far, it seems to be at least as good as my Weaver Classic Rimfire 2-7, if not better, at less than half the price. More later
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fourinone ![]() Optics Apprentice ![]() ![]() Joined: January/14/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 169 |
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Hi: I was wondering what is the percentage of light transmission?? And the lens coating....Multi-coated..? Fully multi-coated. I'll go to the SWFA online store and look it up and read the product info and try and find my answers. This thread would be a good place to include this info being that it is being said to be equal to scopes that have fully multi-coated lens.
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fourinone ![]() Optics Apprentice ![]() ![]() Joined: January/14/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 169 |
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Hi: I went to Simmons web site and all I could find is that they are "fully coated" I'm not sure where that falls in with multi-coated and fully multi-coated? I didn't see any info about the light transmission percentage....please share here if you run across it somewhere. Thanks
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Chris Farris ![]() TEAM SWFA - Admin ![]() ![]() swfa.com Joined: October/01/2003 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 7861 |
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This is from this post;
Lens Coatings coated vs. fully multi-coated
I don't have any numbers on the light transmission at this time. |
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fourinone ![]() Optics Apprentice ![]() ![]() Joined: January/14/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 169 |
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Thanks Chris for the info on lens coatings.
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mwyates ![]() Optics Master ![]() ![]() Joined: June/15/2004 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1196 |
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I've had this scope a while now and have had a good bit of time to use it. First, it's definitely worth $60. If you're needing a rimfire scope and don't have much to spend, go for it. It worked well on my Remington 504.
What it doesn't do: It's hard to use at 9X, because eyeposition is critical and it's just not very clear. 6X was about max for really usable viewing.Windage and elevation knobs are cheesy; they don't click much, just turn.
I'll be putting my Weaver Rimfire Classic back on the 504. It's a better scope, as it should be, but if something happened to it, I wouldn't hesitate to put the Simmons back on. |
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ba_50 ![]() Optics Apprentice ![]() Joined: December/02/2004 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 150 |
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So Mike,
How is the test coming? |
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Ruger Dog ![]() Optics GrassHopper ![]() Joined: November/02/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Do you still have these in stock?
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Chris Farris ![]() TEAM SWFA - Admin ![]() ![]() swfa.com Joined: October/01/2003 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 7861 |
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Yep.
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Mike McDonald ![]() Optics Journeyman ![]() Joined: September/01/2004 Status: Offline Points: 739 |
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ba-50,
Been shooting this thing about every evening for the last few weeks. Nice to have a decent rimfire scope with real adjustments to work with. I've run this from 10 to 150 yards and found it to be repeatable and accurate in it's adjustments.
I have not experienced any eye strain that would indicate to me that the glass was ground or mounted improperly. The unit does lose some clarity at 9x from the image darkening enough to notice, but the scope has done everything it's been asked to do on an accurate rimfire rifle.
Overall I'd say that for under $200.00 you won't find a better deal. |
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ba_50 ![]() Optics Apprentice ![]() Joined: December/02/2004 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 150 |
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Thanks for the information Mike. When set on 9X would it be good in low light conditions while squirrel hunting?
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Mike McDonald ![]() Optics Journeyman ![]() Joined: September/01/2004 Status: Offline Points: 739 |
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I don't think it would be a good application in low light at 9x.
In full light it does darken noticably at that setting, and in dusk conditons it's marginally servicable for those targets not easiliy seen. I did some dry fire at squirrels at dusk and found that about 6x is max for FOV and definition when you have a target up in the leaves and branches. The scope is so clear and crisp at that setting you wouldn't be giving anything up in terms of target location/identification and point of aim resolution. |
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ba_50 ![]() Optics Apprentice ![]() Joined: December/02/2004 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 150 |
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for the good report. I have been using a 4-12x so I am somewhat spoiled. It is too heavy though (Weaver V12 or Leupolds Vari-X III 3.5-10)
Mueller seems to have good scopes at a good price. I might suggest they come out with a rimfire size scope at say 3-10xor 3-12 with repeatable target turrets with enough elevation for 300 yards. Now that would be a great little scope if it is possible to make one like that. |
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southpaw5 ![]() Optics GrassHopper ![]() Joined: September/16/2006 Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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Hey all,
I just bought a CZ 452 Lux and I'm considering putting this scope on it. I was wondering if anyone has this combination or could offer any thoughts on doing so. |
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mwyates ![]() Optics Master ![]() ![]() Joined: June/15/2004 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1196 |
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All the stuff written above should give a pretty good idea what to expect; good scope for the money, but if you can afford it, get a better one. I still have mine, but it's on the shelf as a backup.
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medic52 ![]() Optics Professional ![]() ![]() Joined: October/05/2006 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 893 |
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I am looking for a scope to put on a Ruger M77/22 Factory stainless I would like it in nickel do they have it? Or I would like some recommendations I would spend up to 150.00. Thanking you in advance, I am
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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medic52 ![]() Optics Professional ![]() ![]() Joined: October/05/2006 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 893 |
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I went ahead and ordered the simmons for my ruger, hope its as good as they say...Thanks
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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mrtoadswildride ![]() Optics GrassHopper ![]() Joined: February/05/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Quick question on this scope. I have a Simmons 8 Point Scope 4x 32mm Truplex Reticle Matte scope.
While the scope works great out to 50 yards anything over that in
distance it is hard to find the bulls eye on the target because the
cross hair is as thick as 2 smallest rings on a 8 inch target.
Does this scope have a finer crosshair? I am looking for a better
scope in the 100 -200 dollar range or less that will work on a
customized 10/22 out to 100-150yards. Most of the shooting is at
the range, but will also be used on pesky rodents. Thanks for you imput
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Chris Farris ![]() TEAM SWFA - Admin ![]() ![]() swfa.com Joined: October/01/2003 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 7861 |
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Yes the reticle is finer than the 4x32 8-Point.
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medic52 ![]() Optics Professional ![]() ![]() Joined: October/05/2006 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 893 |
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Bought the simmons 3x9x32 mag. It seemsd to be all it says. SO far everything great.
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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ceetee ![]() Optics GrassHopper ![]() Joined: January/22/2007 Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Based mostly on the information here, I bought one of these scopes, and I have a couple of quick questions:
I don't have a lot of experience with rifle scopes. My intention is to mount this on my Remington 597. I did a dry run today using the rings that come with the scope, mounting it to the grooved receiver, and I had two problems. First, when I tightened the rings up finger-tight, it cocked the scope up and to the left. I had figured that if this is sold as a rimfire scope, then the rings would fit a grooved receiver, but they just didn't seem to fit right. Are these rings made to fit a Weaver rail? Second, the objective bell was hitting on the rear sight of the rifle. If I had the scope back far enough to clear the rear sight, it was way to close to my eye. If I had the objective bell far enough forward to clear the rear sight, the rings wouldn't fit on the groove in the receiver. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a weaver rail. If I find one and install it, can I make these problems go away? Thanks! |
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Mike McDonald ![]() Optics Journeyman ![]() Joined: September/01/2004 Status: Offline Points: 739 |
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Found that the rings fit some receivers and not others. On my nylon66 there are no issues. On the Mossberg 144LSB the rings do what you described. the receiver is too "High" in the middle of the curve to let the rings work properly. Weaver mount cured this.
Second part of your dillema, I took the rear sight off the Mossberg for that reason, but it's made to dismount easily. A waver mount might elevate the ocular to the point you would not come into contact with the rear sight but you'd need to be the final authority on that one. |
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