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Topic: Simmons Aetec Master 4-14
Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Subject: Simmons Aetec Master 4-14
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 18:56
http://swfa.com/Simmons-4-14x44-Aetec-Master-Series-Rifle-Scope-P3390.aspx - http://swfa.com/Simmons-4-14x44-Aetec-Master-Series-Rifle-Scope-P3390.aspx
Well some of you remember I had a Crossfire 6-24 ($99 special) on my Savage 223.  It went belly up after around 100 rounds.  Scott at Vortex fixed teh scope but it has been relenquished as I don't trust the crossfire line anymore.  I still have the 2.5-10 that will be going for sale shortly after i get a replacement.  Now while I was sending the Vortex back and figuring out what scope to go on the Savage I remembered the Simmons Chris posted at such a great deal.  I have a Simmons Whitetail classic from years ago that has held up well and thought, well might as well give it a try, its only temporary until the high power variable SS comes out anyway.  I ordered it through Brady and he "hand selected" one for me, what a kind soul! Scope got here and immediately I was impressed with the glass.  Clear and sharp IMO.  THe illuminated reticle looked decent but it was nothing i would use.  Anyway, I mounted it up in talley highs and got ready to shoot.
Appeared to be a good match, and after boresighting I was in the bull after three shots @ 50yds.  Then out to 100, forth shot, hair low and left, fith shot, same hole near about, I'm pretty excited, then when I went to take a sixth, this is what I see
 
Thats the paralax something another that came apart.  The best I can tell, thats a spring at the 3 o'clock position.  Who knows.  It will be going back to SWFA tomorrow Ouch
 
I have yet to decide on a replacement or if I am just gonna exchange it and get another one and hope it was a fluke........ I am not having good luck with scopes on this gun for some reason.


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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 18:58
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Posted By: shooter07
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 18:59
Sorry to hear that Graham. Definite bad luck there. My personal feeling is if something is on a big sale it's either about to be discontinued or it sucks. May be pretty harsh but i usually stay away from the big % off sales.




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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 19:08
well, if it was a "get me by" scope I would go ahead and get something high end but I know i will be using the SS so I dont wanna spend a lot now and again in 6-12 months (hopefully) on something else ya know.

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"Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be" - Abraham Lincoln


Posted By: shooter07
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 19:11
Oh yeah i completely see where you're coming from. Sucks to have back to back scopes fall apart like that.

Vortex as great as their CS is, really hasn't been getting the most gleaming reviews of late.


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Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

"Issac Newton invented gravity because some asshole hit him with an apple"
-Chris Moltisanti


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 19:18

It is what it is.  The crossfire just isn't built for high volume shooters.



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"Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be" - Abraham Lincoln


Posted By: Ed Connelly
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 22:18
 
 
 
 


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Posted By: hometheaterman
Date Posted: September/06/2010 at 23:46
It seems that you and I are in a very similar position. I really want the SWFA SS variable in a higher power than the 3-9 currently offered. Right now I've got a Simmons 8 Point scope I'm using trying to get myself by. I really want something better badly though. I will say, I've had decent luck with Simmons, and they have never given me any major problems really, but this one doesn't track as well as I'd like. Once sighted in though it works great. I keep telling myself that it's fine, but I just keep finding myself wondering if it will fail since it is cheap and I've heard so much bad about Simmons.

I actually almost bought a SS 3-9x40 today as a guy on another forum I'm on had a great deal on one new in the box. I decided not to as I really want a higher power one so I'm trying to wait.

Also, imo, one of the better options in the $100 and under price range for a scope seems to be the Center Points from Wally World. Great features, but the glass isn't great. I've not had one for very long, but most reports I've read have said they have held up great, some are a few years old. I've only read a couple of negative reviews. The glass is the only thing about that scope I can find that I wasn't thrilled with.

Another option if you are interested is I will probably be selling a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 in a few weeks if you are interested.


Posted By: HOLLOWPOINT
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 12:35
 
A few weeks ago, I had the same problem with a LEUPOLD Mark 4 4,5-14X50 Ill. !!!
 
Not cheap chinese crap, but a supposedly high end US quality product! Roll Eyes
 
What fun! Head BangerSoap Box


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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 14:55
That's what ya get for letting Brady "hand pick" a scope for ya.  Big Grin
Shoulda rolled with Stephanie.  Wink


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 15:04
In his defense, it worked when i got it. lol 
 
Ya live and you learn, I have come to the conclusion that no more cheap scopes for me.


Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 15:11
  RULE #1 for me IF I've GOT TO go with an entry level or lower than a mid grade scope.  I stay away from the bells and whistles options!!

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 15:15

I was told that it was a better scope than the Crossfire by someone, i won't call out any names but.......



Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 15:34
 If I'm not mistaken hasn't 1911man posted that he's had good luck with the AETEC's?

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 15:35
Not sure.  this someone would be @ SWFA though.


Posted By: DAVE44
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 16:44
Try a Pentax Pioneer, they are fairly cheap and are just Burris Fullfield II scopes in disguise.


Posted By: neilbilly
Date Posted: September/07/2010 at 23:18
Burris Timberline. Thunbs Up

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 06:30
Zeiss Conquest?! lol


Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 06:39
 
        Thunbs Up  There is better out there but the Conquest is the best I can afford.

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 06:52
There are.  Right now its between a Swaro AV 6-18 and a Zeiss 6-20.


Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 07:02
 They still offer the AV?

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 07:10
No they are both used. 


Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 07:56
  Then I'll mention that,if I remember correctly,the AV's were troublesome .  But maybe just in the begining?  Been awhile since I've read anything on them.  Just thought I should mention it.

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 08:02
Yeah he wanted to much for the swaro anyway so we where dealign on teh zeiss


Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 08:14
 What model?

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 08:20
Conquest


Posted By: 300S&W
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 08:32
 HOPE you can snag it!

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Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: September/08/2010 at 08:37
I do too.  I am gonna call the guy in just a few to finalize it all up.


Posted By: slowr1der
Date Posted: December/09/2010 at 16:16
What ever happened with this? Did you return it to SWFA or get Simmons to fix it or what?


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: December/09/2010 at 16:19
Went back to SWFA.  Didn't even consider getting  replacement.


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: December/09/2010 at 16:24
Right now that savage has a Nitrex TR two on it but that is getting ready to go up for sale because of it being so crucial with its eye position.


Posted By: Ed Connelly
Date Posted: December/11/2010 at 11:16
Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

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" What the heck is that all about????  !!!!! "   
 
 
              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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