44 mag simmons scope - Simmons .44 MAG Side Parallax Adjustment Rifle Scope, Matte, MilDot Reticle 447703

It hurts me to rate this scope at 3 stars. At mags below 15x this scope will blow you away. Mine was so clear and bright it really amazed me. At power above 15x it started to distort picture sharpness from edge to edge and above 18x you didn't want to look through it anymore. Not because its so horrible but because the lower powers spoil you. Its side focus is nice and focuses nicely at closer ranges. The turrets are cheaply made but had no slop and was very positive in feel. If the scope would clear up above 18x this scope would be 10 stars when considering price. I am wondering if the 4-12 version has these issues.

Things I did not like was the focus issue. Outside this issue the only other thing is I did not like the mil dot reticle. I prefer md reticles but simmons is designed for lower magnifications so he dots are scrunched up in the middle. The center was fine enough for target shooting though.

I am hoping it was qc issue and that not all have the focus issue mine did. Its worth trying if this is in your price range. Worst case scenario you will have to return.