My scope

[DocHolladay]

I went out this afternoon to shoot my .270 and make sure that ir was shooting properly and make any changes needed. First 2 shots were high right. I pulled the caps off the adjustment knobs and when I turned the L-R knob, everything turned. I tightened it back up, made the appropriate adjustments and made a few more shots. They were all over the paper. Time to see about a replacement scope. I have another scope here, but it has a 50mm objective and I will probably have to change out my rings to some high ones, but it can be done. I have had this scope on the rifle since I bought it and havent had a problem until now. Looks like Simmons will be getting a call....you read that right, Simmons. They arent high end scopes, but they have performed flawlessly for me until now. Time to see what kind of customer service they have.

[bigblue]

admin said:

They arent high end scopes, but they have performed flawlessly for me until now.

"flawlessly for me until now"-That sounds like the dying utterance of a man who just missed a follow up shot and got mauled by a ticked off bear! Don't get me wrong, I have some low end scopes, but they ain't goin' hunting with me. Good enough for target work or varmint shooting, but for anything else do yourself a favor and save for a good one even if it's used or a lower power.
Don

[DocHolladay]

I have had the same Simmons on my .30-30 for 21 years now and it hasnt messed up yet. I have even dropped it a few times. Maybe they were made better back then, but I still like that scope. I dont know what the deal is with this one other than maybe I got a bad one. I want to get a Leupold scope for sure, but I have other wants too and it isnt at the top of the list right now. I replaced it with the scope off my .204. It fit fortunately(2.5-10x50) without me having to get new rings. Now I just need to sight it in and save enough ammo to hunt with. I have to make a special trip to buy it, as the only place that carries it is 30 miles away. I just hope they have it if I need it. I have a buddy that lives in that town and can look for me with a phone call.

[psycho]

I hate it when scopes magically get knocked off. I had my .243 get messed up this year and not sure why. I had to do a resight session and I was not happy about it.. I got it back sighted, but want to shoot it again to see if its still ok.. I will need to shoot my ML as well and make sure it is OK... I hope I dont need to buy another scope. I cant see me buying these scopes that cost more than my gun