The Gun Counter

I bought a "placeholder" scope for my 10/22, something acceptable until I could get a high-quality permanent scope. It turns out I'm so pleased with my purchase I neither need nor want a different scope. The one I chose is the Simmons 3-9x32 w/ adjustable objective they call the "22 Mag." It comes in different specifications including black vs. stainless, mounts or without, with and without adjustable objective, and variable vs. fixed magnifications. In all flavors, the reviews show people are as wild on this scope as I am:

Cabela's - 4.6 out of 5 stars, with 141 reviewers
Amazon - 4.2 out of 5 stars, with 328 reviewers
Walmart - 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 59 reviewers
MidwayUSA - 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 12 reviewers
OpticsPlanet - 4.28 out of 5 stars, with 56 reviewers

I was going to do a flat-out review, but Chuck Hawks already wrote one up so comprehensive that I couldn't compare. Here's what he says.

At between $30 for the base model, and $60 for the stainless with rings and adjustable objective, this scope is a steal, and one I wholeheartedly recommend.

I've got one of those on my 10/22 "squirrel gun" project, and I'm like you, I bought it to have a scope on the gun. Now I don't see any reason to change it. I could spend a lot more money without getting a better scope.

Sometimes Simmons comes out with some really great scopes. The one I found and love is the Simmons Whitetail Classic. I bought one of these about seven years ago, gave it to my son for Christmas. He mounted it on a 7mm magnum and it's held up wonderfully over nearly 1000 rounds of heavy recoiling ammo. He's got the duplex reticle, and I've heard that the mil-dot reticle really doesn't work that well, but for under $100.00 and under 500 yards, this is a great scope. We've got four of them in the family now and they work on everything from .223 to 7mmRem Mag.

I've got an older Simmons 3-9 on my Marlin 60. Works like a dream, and it's been there for a decade or so.

Hmm. Interesting. Now I want to try out one of those, but Amazon doesn't ship internationally. Anybody feel like posting me one?

Denis wrote:Hmm. Interesting. Now I want to try out one of those, but Amazon doesn't ship internationally. Anybody feel like posting me one?

I'm thinking on picking up the black one from Amazon. Shall I make it two?

rightisright wrote:

Denis wrote:Hmm. Interesting. Now I want to try out one of those, but Amazon doesn't ship internationally. Anybody feel like posting me one?

I'm thinking on picking up the black one from Amazon. Shall I make it two?

Thanks for the offer. Please check your mail!

Necro. This scope is now $20 after rebate at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Simmons-511039-Ri ... B00FDWOWK4