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Hello Everyone,
I'm sure this review has been likely done before, but I wanted to add my experience anyway if this is the case.
I purchased a new product from Ruger. The Ruger American Rifle in .243 Predator model. The Scope is the Simmons Predator Quest Model 4.5-18x. Here is a picture of my setup at the range.
Despite many people's disparaging comments on the Simmons brand in general, I went ahead and purchased this scope through Amazon for $115 plus shipping. I purchased the scope b/c it fit my budget and the other overwhelming reason was the following:
From all the reviews I'd read and listened to from other people, I never found a negative review from an actual owner of the scope. I found that the negative comments came from former owners of former generations and models of either Simmons brands scopes or less expensive scopes in general. All the printed and video'd reviews were very positive from current owners.
Here is a recap at the range. I mounted and bore sighted the scope/rifle myself using Weaver tactical rings. I bore sighted it in at 50 yards. I did not fire a shot at the 50 yard target, but chose instead to trust the bore sight job and fire at the 100 yard range instead, wondering how it would perform. Here is the picture from the first 3 bullets fired at 100 yards.
I was ecstatic about the bore sighting results. That was a very small group with no adjustment in the windage or elevation on the turrets.
So, I moved to the 200 yard range next. After some fine tuning, here was my best group at 200 yards. It was sunny with a slight breeze, 75 degrees, 4600 feet elevation.
Folks, if I don't say so myself, those are some very very fine results. That is a 1 inch group at 200 yards with a $359 rifle and $115 scope. I was extremely impressed. Impressed enough to where I thought I should come and post my review others to see. As you can also see, I was using a the Primos Group Therapy bench rest that I also just purchased. I hope this is useful to someone or just interesting to anyone else who reads this.
I'm sure this review has been likely done before, but I wanted to add my experience anyway if this is the case.
I purchased a new product from Ruger. The Ruger American Rifle in .243 Predator model. The Scope is the Simmons Predator Quest Model 4.5-18x. Here is a picture of my setup at the range.
Despite many people's disparaging comments on the Simmons brand in general, I went ahead and purchased this scope through Amazon for $115 plus shipping. I purchased the scope b/c it fit my budget and the other overwhelming reason was the following:
From all the reviews I'd read and listened to from other people, I never found a negative review from an actual owner of the scope. I found that the negative comments came from former owners of former generations and models of either Simmons brands scopes or less expensive scopes in general. All the printed and video'd reviews were very positive from current owners.
Here is a recap at the range. I mounted and bore sighted the scope/rifle myself using Weaver tactical rings. I bore sighted it in at 50 yards. I did not fire a shot at the 50 yard target, but chose instead to trust the bore sight job and fire at the 100 yard range instead, wondering how it would perform. Here is the picture from the first 3 bullets fired at 100 yards.
I was ecstatic about the bore sighting results. That was a very small group with no adjustment in the windage or elevation on the turrets.
So, I moved to the 200 yard range next. After some fine tuning, here was my best group at 200 yards. It was sunny with a slight breeze, 75 degrees, 4600 feet elevation.
Folks, if I don't say so myself, those are some very very fine results. That is a 1 inch group at 200 yards with a $359 rifle and $115 scope. I was extremely impressed. Impressed enough to where I thought I should come and post my review others to see. As you can also see, I was using a the Primos Group Therapy bench rest that I also just purchased. I hope this is useful to someone or just interesting to anyone else who reads this.
