mad1 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 hi all as above i have a unused scope and wonder if its up to the job for the new 17 i am getting. The image is perfect but it has no mill dots just a fine cross hair . Does any one else use this scope or shall i just sell it or swap it for something more suitable .i under stand it all depends what distance i would be using it over but having a 17 means longer distances :yp: Also what would this be worth its unused and still in its box reg m1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Don't know about its value but you should be ok with that spec scope. I use a Simmons 3(?)x10 on my hmr and works a treat-i've never really wanted more magnification. Mil-dots in my opinion arent needed so much with the hmr because of its flat trajectory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 thanks for that . I am not to bothered about the value thats just incase it was not suitable many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I have a Simmons Pro-Hunter 3-10 X 44 on my .243 and I can not fault it for value for money or for the optical quality. It is clear as a bell, the zero never shifts and it works well on the lamp. OK I might well be better off with something like a S&B or a Swaro but I have to settle for what I can get until I can afford something better and this scope does a perfect job for what is basically a "budget" scope! I would be delighted to have another to fit on my 17HMR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 It should be fine for you.You might need to turn the magnification up to 6-8x possibly for a better sight picture.Try it out and see what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) I have something similar on an old .308 F class (type) rifle. Is a Simmons and I think its 3-9 x 40. It works beautifully. Clear optics and held its point of aim all day. I only put it on the rifle because I had it spare and I wanted to give the rifle an outing but its staying on there now. The friend that I was shooting with the week before last was absolutely and utterly amazed when I told him I paid £36 for it from China. Edited May 9, 2011 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have a Simmons 3.8-12x44mm diamond mag on my HMR. This scope has been on my .22LR and .22WMR and have not had any problems with it in over 10 years. The image is clear. If this is a typical example of simmons quality you should be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 simply it will be ok, not perfect and I'll bet you want to upgrade it to something with more mag when finances allow and thats the real determining factor. If you can afford it then sell this one on if not use it and it will be fine but you'll find 150 yard rabbits look very small through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 simply it will be ok, not perfect and I'll bet you want to upgrade it to something with more mag when finances allow and thats the real determining factor. If you can afford it then sell this one on if not use it and it will be fine but you'll find 150 yard rabbits look very small through it thanks for being honest yeah thats the main factor . . Finances . . I will be upgrading when i can but i would rather put my money into the best gun i can afford at the minute and be able to use it straight away with the scope i have again thanks to everyone who answered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I fitted a Simmons Pro Hunter 6-18 x 40 on my HMR because it also works very well with the Cobra NV. Same ret at 30-30, never been a problem. As already said you don't need much with the HMR as it is fairly flat shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 hi mate try the scope outboth day and night with the lamp to see if your happy with it.i use a simmons whitetail classic on the hmr and its a fine scope in my opinion.ps was the red filter ok for your lamp mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 hi mate try the scope outboth day and night with the lamp to see if your happy with it.i use a simmons whitetail classic on the hmr and its a fine scope in my opinion.ps was the red filter ok for your lamp mate. yes m8 it is perfect thank you i think i will give it a week or so then if i cant get on with it i will pass it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Simmons are decent bits of kit for the money, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 In all honesty I'd struggle with such a low mag on the HMR. A baby bunny at 100 yards will be very small. Different kettle of fish to something deer sized! I have 6-14 mag IIRC and often crank it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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