Simmons 44 Mag Scopes

Fusion · February 28, 2015, 12:15 PM

Has anyone used one of the newer Simmons 44 Mag scopes? I realize they are made in China, but I've had decent luck with some scopes made in China. I had an old Japanese made 44 Mag that failed so I sent it into Simmons. They sent me a new "Chinese" made one. So other than the shipping I don't really have anything into this scope at all. I'm just wondering if I should give it a shot or stick it online for sale.

Hook686 · March 1, 2015, 12:40 AM

A wise man once said, 'If you can ask the question, you already have most of the answer'. What have you decided to do. If you use it, post your review please.

Art Eatman · March 1, 2015, 08:40 AM

My only experience with the 44 Mag was with a 1997 vintage. Worked very well.

Mobuck · March 1, 2015, 09:26 AM

The older 44 MAG scopes may(?) have been made in Philippines and were better than the current batch made in China. I no longer buy Simmons scopes after a couple of unsavory experiences. Bushnell Banner scopes are decent low priced scopes.

Huffmanite · March 1, 2015, 12:42 PM

Own two of the 44 mag scopes. Think both are the 6-21x44. One is a few years old, bought from Natchez, and other was bought about 4 months ago from Midway. Oldest was made when Meade owned Simmons and other when Bushnell owned it. Pretty sure both were made in China. Also own several of the higher power (18X or higher) Simmons Pro Hunter models made when Meade owned Simmons. These were bought from Natchez too when Bushnell discontinued much of the Pro Hunter line and prices were reduced. They are decent scopes and I have no complaints about them.

Anyway, my older one has clearer glass than the newer one. Just can't focus the newer ones optics as well. Turrets and etc. work OK in both and they hold zero. All of my Simmons scopes have been on a number of mild to mid recoiling rifles, such as a 257R to 30-06.

Personally, I'd try out your Simmons 44 Mag before making a decision to sell it.

Will-j · March 3, 2015, 08:34 PM

Fusion; I've used several Simmons scopes... as far back as the early 80s....44 Mags included, and most were O K. One 44 Mag wouldn't focus no matter what I tried except when I turned the scope 45*off-center and then it was in perfect focus.

When I notified Simmons(Bushnell), they seemed as if they couldn't care less. The scope now lies in the junk box and Simmons scopes are out of the picture. But.... To Each His/Her Own.

WILL

98 220 swift · March 3, 2015, 09:07 PM

I have several Simmons scopes. The $100 ones from midway seems to be good scopes for the money. I also have a 6.5x20 44 mag that is at least 10 years old. I had it on a rather hard kicking savage 7 rem mag. It broke. I sent it in and they fixed it. It has now been on my ar for many years with no problems at all.

February 28, 2015, 12:15 PM	#1
Fusion Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2010 Posts: 429	Simmons 44 Mag Scopes Has anyone used one of the newer Simmons 44 Mag scopes? I realize they are made in China, but I've had decent luck with some scopes made in China. I had an old Japanese made 44 Mag that failed so I sent it into Simmons. They sent me a new "Chinese" made one. So other than the shipping I don't really have anything into this scope at all. I'm just wondering if I should give it a shot or stick it online for sale.

March 1, 2015, 12:40 AM	#2
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	A wise man once said, 'If you can ask the question, you already have most of the answer'. What have you decided to do. If you use it, post your review please. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.

March 3, 2015, 08:34 PM	#6
Will-j Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2014 Location: SW Ga. Near Ft. Benning Posts: 251	Simmons 44 Mag Fusion; I've used several Simmons scopes... as far back as the early 80s....44 Mags included, and most were O K. One 44 Mag wouldn't focus no matter what I tried except when I turned the scope 45*off-center and then it was in perfect focus. When I notified Simmons(Bushnell), they seemed as if they couldn't care less. The scope now lies in the junk box and Simmons scopes are out of the picture. But.... To Each His/Her Own. WILL

March 1, 2015, 08:40 AM	#3
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	My only experience with the 44 Mag was with a 1997 vintage. Worked very well.

March 1, 2015, 09:26 AM	#4
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	The older 44 MAG scopes may(?) have been made in Philippines and were better than the current batch made in China. I no longer buy Simmons scopes after a couple of unsavory experiences. Bushnell Banner scopes are decent low priced scopes.

March 1, 2015, 12:42 PM	#5
Huffmanite Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2006 Location: Northeast of Houston, Tx Posts: 393	Own two of the 44 mag scopes. Think both are the 6-21x44. One is a few years old, bought from Natchez, and other was bought about 4 months ago from Midway. Oldest was made when Meade owned Simmons and other when Bushnell owned it. Pretty sure both were made in China. Also own several of the higher power (18X or higher) Simmons Pro Hunter models made when Meade owned Simmons. These were bought from Natchez too when Bushnell discontinued much of the Pro Hunter line and prices were reduced. They are decent scopes and I have no complaints about them. Anyway, my older one has clearer glass than the newer one. Just can't focus the newer ones optics as well. Turrets and etc. work OK in both and they hold zero. All of my Simmons scopes have been on a number of mild to mid recoiling rifles, such as a 257R to 30-06. Personally, I'd try out your Simmons 44 Mag before making a decision to sell it.

March 3, 2015, 09:07 PM	#7
98 220 swift Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2015 Location: Perryville MO Posts: 426	I have several Simmons scopes. The $100 ones from midway seems to be good scopes for the money. I also have a 6.5x20 44 mag that is at least 10 years old. I had it on a rather hard kicking savage 7 rem mag. It broke. I sent it in and they fixed it. It has now been on my ar for many years with no problems at all.