Great scope for the money - Simmons Master Series ProSport 4-12x40 AO Rifle Scope

I bought this scope during the 25% off rebate deal Simmons was offering. For half the price of the comparable Mueller APV that was recommended by a friend, the Simmons was a steal! I've mounted this scope on a Marlin 795, and at full magnification, I could see .22 cal holes in a 100 yd target. So far I've done most of my shooting on cloudy days with snow on the ground. There is no noticeable darkening at full zoom and the target is crisp. There is a slight yellow cast in the image, but you'd have to be looking for it to notice. The eye relief is very generous. This would be a "set it and forget it" scope because the clicks are not so crisp and, even though I have not tested it yet, I would not trust on counting clicks to get me back to zero. The zoom ring is difficult to turn but not terribly so. I would buy this scope again at regular price in a heartbeat!
Pros: Very clear at full zoom
Cons: Zoom ring difficult to turn

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