opinions on simmons rimfire scope?

[Olevern]

Anybody using the Simmons 3X9 A.O. rimfire scope? Thinking about getting one for one of my squirrel getters but looking for some feedback by someone who uses one.

[uscra112]

I'm stuck with just one Simmons scope, (a LER for handgun use) It has a monumental problem - it is only parallax-free at about 15 yards. No provision for adjustment. Would not have another. Won't even unload this one - couldn't do so in good conscience.

[stubshaft]

Simmons is a four letter word in my house. I have had/tried over 9 different models from 10X IER pistol scopes to 3X9 rimfire scopes. All of the AO scopes that I have had from them had problems with the yardages corresponding to the marks on the objectives. I sent a 2 1/2X7 back to the factory for repair and they had unscrewed the eyepiece objective so that the marks would correspond at 7X but not at 2 1/2 and when I turned the objective on the lower powers the focus would go out. The last 3X9 rimfire scope I used broke when shooting a 22 silhouette match. I adjusted it for the 100yd rams and it shot low by 4", went up 3 clicks and it dropped the POI by 2 feet. After the match I benched it and found that the reticle was loose and what had started as 3/4" groups at 50 yds. was now shooting 9" with the same ammo. Pulled the scope off and shot with irons and they all plunked into 1 1/2".

Last year I sent four of them back and would only use them for shooting paper at a fixed range with a fixed magnification on something that did not matter if the scope went out (again).

[lead-1]

I have had a few Simmons scopes but I am 50/50 with them and will not buy another.
I had a 3-10x50 that worked great, a friend bought the same one that was junk out of the box.
I have a 3-9x40 on a .22 rifle that works fine had another that wouldn't hold a zero.
I had a 2.5x20 handgun that worked fine and a 4x shotgun scope that wouldn't hold a zero.
The last two 4x32's I bought for the kids .22 rifles were tossed in the trash because they were junk.
I think in 30 years of shooting that was a fair chance given to them and I given up on them.

[Olevern]

O.K., thanks for the feedback, so..who makes a 3X9 a.o. scope that adjusts parallax down to about 20 yards?

[shotman]

there is one sold on feebay called Nc star thought I would try it. was cheap for a 2 x7 and it is as clear as my nicon. So far it works good

[Doc Highwall]

I have that scope and it works great.

[pietro]

O.K., thanks for the feedback, so..who makes a 3X9 a.o. scope that adjusts parallax down to about 20 yards?


For shots that close, IMHO a 3x9 anything is overkill.

I've been using a 2x scope & a 1x red dot sight on two of my small critter-gitters for the last 20 years w/o any issues, and precious few misses.

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[buckndee]

Leupold compact 3-9x33 AO, EFR. Have 3 on my hunting rimfire rifles. Pricey but one of the best compact 3-9 AO on the market. Wish I could afford to put them on all 20 or so rimfire rifles in the stable.

As a side note, even Leupold AO scopes do not have accurate parallax hash marks most of the time, close but not perfect. Seams to vary with the magnification chosen.

50 ft ranges at the Boy Scout Camps or indoor ranges. A standard rimfire scope usually has a 50yd parallax setting. At 50 feet the reticule will move as much as 1" if not looking through the center of the lens.

[williamwaco]

I had one. It was worthless ***p.
I took it back and Cabella's gave me a replacement one notch up the scale.
It was also worthless c***
I took it back and told them didn't want another one.
Both had severe parallax and would not adjust the reticule.

They said OK we will give you your money back.
I said no. Just make out a credit voucher and hold it. I will be back in ten.
In ten minutes I was back with a Nikon 4-16 variable.

It cost twice as much but IT WORKS!.


Three cheers for Cabella's. I love that place.


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[303british.com]

I don't think you'll find too many people that like Simmons. I have owned two. Both were 4x scopes - not the rimfire model that you were asking about.

The first Simmons lasted 16 shots on top of a NEF Handi in 30-30. The reticle came loose and was slowly moving. The second one was given to me. I mounted it on a Henry 22 pump, but it looked out of place and I gave it away.

If you want less expensive scopes, I'd look at Bushnell before Simmons.

My two cents.

[gandydancer]

try the NC star. can't beat the price some are a little bulky. but they have a life time garonttttt

[Doc Highwall]

This is the only Simmons scope that I would buy. I bought it over the Leupold only because of the price. It does work great and is clear. I mounted it on a Marlin 39A and it does not over power it looking like a night vision scope.

If you are going to shoot a 22lr and want to get accuracy out of it you really need to have a scope with PA.

[lylejb]

I have a simmons "22 mag" 4x scope on my son's 22. I paid $20 for it, and it's worth that, but not a penny more.

Does hold zero, so- so clarity in good light, not so good in low light.

not as good as the 20 year old Bushnell "sportsview" (cheepy) I have on the other 22.

it was fine for it's purpose, a kids first scope on his first 22, but it's not for serious work.

[tomf52]

Redfield (which is a Leupold) 2-7X 33mm objective or the Leupold in same configuration. Redfield about $150 everyday, Leupold, which I have and love , can be had for $159 now and then when on sale at Cabela's otherwise about $209. Leupold is clear and bright. I use it on my .32 H&R Mag Marlin.

[Crusty Deary Ol'Coot]

The Leupold 3X9 EFR (Extended Focus Range) scope is a great scope.

If your on a close target, adjust the A.O. and when it is in focus, paralax is a non issue!

I have one of these mounted on my Clark Custom 77/22 and the combination is a tack driver.

If you want quality, it is worth the price.

Keep em coming!

Crusty Deary Ol'Coot

[Shooter6br]

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