Reviews & Ratings for Simmons AETEC 2.8-10X44 Rifle Scope — 14 reviews — Page 1

Have 2 of these scopes on wsm rifles never let me down i change bullets sites right in where i want every time love to have 50mm eyes getting little weaker these days but don't have a problem out to 350yds

I have one on my marlin blackpower gun! like I wrote in 2008 ( see old review) I kill many deer and coyotes and NEVER touch the scope sent I zero it.Now I just put one on my bushmaster ar15 and it get a great match..
Pros: the best
Cons: waited to long to buy

Purchased this scope last year. Absolutely loved it for the price. Set it up, three clicks later was zeroed in. Held zero perfectly, however, was lucky as the clicks were closer to 1/2 inch than 1/4 inch at 100 yards, which was ok since I was breaking the X and didn't need a half click. Unfortunately, used it for one fall, I am very easy on my equipment, and the rubber ring on the power adjustment came off. Sent it back to Bushnell, and received a Bushnell Trophy XLT. This scope has been discontinued....
Pros: very clear, held zero perfectly
Cons: poor quality power knob, adjustments are more than 1/4

Comes with nice sun shade which is a nice addition for early morning and late afternoon hunting with low sun angle. The top turret was loose out of the box. Tightened with small screw drive and replaced allumimum adjustment clibration sticker and seems to be fixed. This is a very good scope for the money. I have Nikon Monarch on other rifle with similar power and bell and the Simons is just as clear and dependable for a lot less money. The easy adjust recticle is nice if you wear glasses and contacts. You can adjust to a clear picture within seconds no matter you eye wear.
Pros: Very good value. Easy to adjust recticle.
Cons: Top adjustment turret ring was loose.

I received this as a christmas gift a few years ago. I set it up easily and have not had to rezero since. It is very very clear and picks up light very well in low light conditions.
Pros: very clear, very durable so far

It's a great scope, easy to set up. Not complaints, it is a little longer then what I was looking at, but that's not a big deal. Just wish the specs would have been listed on size (if it was I didn't see it). It's around 14 inches long with the sun shade on, take it off and around 12. Not bad, just wasn't what I was expecting.
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Not really a con; but like I stated a little longer then hoped.

I have always liked Simmons scopes. They are of great quality and come with a Lifetime warranty, so you cannot go wrong with this product.
Pros: Awesome scope fo rthe price
Cons: None discovered

Initially, I wouldn't have thought about paying full price for this scope, not because it's expensive (it isn't) but because it's a Simmons product. I have since changed my mind. It is a very nice scope for the money. I found one from a competitor at half price, and after having read scores of positive reviews, decided to try one out. I am very impressed! It outclasses my Simmons Prohunter 3-9x40, the only others Simmons I own, in every way. And it is actually brighter and clearer than my Nikon Prostaff and Bushnell Legend scopes. The fast focus eyepiece dials in a clear image regardless of the power setting and range. The finger adjustable elevation and windage adjustments are audible, tactile and accurate. It zeroed well at the range and has held that zero through several trips. I can't yet speak for durability but don't anticipate any problems as it's mounted on a light-kicking .243 Winchester.
Pros: Wide angle, brightness, clarity, fast focus eyepiece, appearance
Cons: None

Very satisfied so far with 'scope mounted on my .308 autoloader. My only comparison is a Weaver 2.5X from 1948. A shooting pal with much experience was favorably impressed by this 'scope when shooting at the 100yd. range. Looking forward to the 500yd. range when weather improves.
Pros: Had the most of what I wanted for the money.
Cons: Haven't found any, yet.

THE SIMMONS AETEC 2.8-10X44 ILLUMINATED SCOPE IS A GREAT VALUE, SETUP WAS EASY MEET MY EXPECTATIONS,SHIPPING WAS VERY FAST.
Pros: value
Cons: none