foxhunter1
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can't seem to find any info on this scope, see a lot of 2x6 scopes by simmons.
any info is appriciated.
any info is appriciated.
question for he scope guru's 2x7 simmons prohunter pistol
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DGW
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Just google 2-7 pro hunter simmons....should find a listing for Optics Planet, check it. Will give you some spec info on the scope.
When Meade owned Simmons, this particular scope was probably made. When Bushnell acquired Simmons line 3-4 years ago?, much of the Pro Hunter line of Simmons was discontinued. Suspect the 2-7 was one of the discontinued models.
Own at least 4 of the Pro Hunter rifle scopes, mostly around 6-18 variables. Bought them when they were discounted in price due to being discontinued. Have been decent scopes for me.....mounted on 22 LR to 30-06 rifles.
By the way, ATK, owner of Weaver scopes, has bought Bushnell, so guess ATK owns Simmons too.
When Meade owned Simmons, this particular scope was probably made. When Bushnell acquired Simmons line 3-4 years ago?, much of the Pro Hunter line of Simmons was discontinued. Suspect the 2-7 was one of the discontinued models.
Own at least 4 of the Pro Hunter rifle scopes, mostly around 6-18 variables. Bought them when they were discounted in price due to being discontinued. Have been decent scopes for me.....mounted on 22 LR to 30-06 rifles.
By the way, ATK, owner of Weaver scopes, has bought Bushnell, so guess ATK owns Simmons too.
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2muchgun
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One of the most wandering POS going. They are a total crapshoot, and even the "good ones" aren't very impressive optically. Plus, good luck if it needs repair.
Save your money and buy a Leupold. You can find Model 8 2x and 4Xs for under $200. See them fairly often. They take a BEATING like no other IMO. And should one need repair, it happens fast and easy.
I started out with 2X Leupys. Then went to 4X. Then to several variables including Weaver, Bushnell, Leupold. My buds owned a couple Simmons and a Nikon.
All I can say, is it took me longer than it should have to figure out the concessions I was making each time I moved up in power, or to a "lesser" scope than the Leupold. Eye relief, eyebox, FOV, wandering reticles, unreliable adjustments, everything suffered.
If you must buy a variable, I highly suggest a Leuopld for anything that kicks much. Burris aren't horrible. Their handgun scopes may be better than their riflescopes. But I have had some bad experiences with Burris in the past so the 2 I still own will probably remain the only 2 I ever own.
If it must be a variable and cost is a factor, the Bushnell Trophy 2-6x32 would be my recommendation.
I'm curious as to what handgun this is for. Please do tell.
Anyhoo, for big-bores, I have gone back to my old Leupold 2X ways, and am happy I did.........
Save your money and buy a Leupold. You can find Model 8 2x and 4Xs for under $200. See them fairly often. They take a BEATING like no other IMO. And should one need repair, it happens fast and easy.
I started out with 2X Leupys. Then went to 4X. Then to several variables including Weaver, Bushnell, Leupold. My buds owned a couple Simmons and a Nikon.
All I can say, is it took me longer than it should have to figure out the concessions I was making each time I moved up in power, or to a "lesser" scope than the Leupold. Eye relief, eyebox, FOV, wandering reticles, unreliable adjustments, everything suffered.
If you must buy a variable, I highly suggest a Leuopld for anything that kicks much. Burris aren't horrible. Their handgun scopes may be better than their riflescopes. But I have had some bad experiences with Burris in the past so the 2 I still own will probably remain the only 2 I ever own.
If it must be a variable and cost is a factor, the Bushnell Trophy 2-6x32 would be my recommendation.
I'm curious as to what handgun this is for. Please do tell.
Anyhoo, for big-bores, I have gone back to my old Leupold 2X ways, and am happy I did.........
foxhunter1
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scope was on a encore in 6br, has always held point of impact.
i see lots of info on the 2x6 but nothing on the 2-7
i see lots of info on the 2x6 but nothing on the 2-7
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foxhunter1
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just looking for info. i know they made some 2x7 for the ssk jdj cartridges.
hickerx2
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Originally Posted By: 2muchgunI think those were 2.5-7X Simmons Gold Medal (and not 2-7X Prohunters) that you are talking about.
Those were/are much better scopes than the ones I commented on......
You are correct. When I had my Xp built by SSK, they recommended ONLY 2 optics. The Leupold M8 fixed powers and the Simmons Gold Medal 2.5x7 as the only variable. Of course this was 20 yrs ago or so when Leupold was having issues with broken reticles. I don't know how long ago they discontinued the Gold Medal line but they were [beeep] tough scopes.
Those were/are much better scopes than the ones I commented on......
You are correct. When I had my Xp built by SSK, they recommended ONLY 2 optics. The Leupold M8 fixed powers and the Simmons Gold Medal 2.5x7 as the only variable. Of course this was 20 yrs ago or so when Leupold was having issues with broken reticles. I don't know how long ago they discontinued the Gold Medal line but they were [beeep] tough scopes.
foxhunter1
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yip, 2.5x7