Post by: huntnphool on June 17, 2015, 12:31:46 AM
Post by: JoeE on June 17, 2015, 12:59:05 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 17, 2015, 08:23:30 AM
Post by: BNAElkhntr on June 17, 2015, 08:28:53 AM
I own 5 Burris Scopes all have worked Flawlessly 2 of these scopes went to Africa twice
with no adjustments required to re zero (Posilok)
Post by: Timberstalker on June 17, 2015, 08:33:42 AM
I'm amazed at how many guys on this site are using Burris and Simmons scopes on their rifles. Seems a lot of the rifles that show up in our classifieds have these scopes on them, what am I missing with these? :dunno:
I think the Simmons come as part of a package on some of the middle of the road rifles.
I don't have experience with Burris.
Post by: bobcat on June 17, 2015, 08:34:16 AM
Simmons, not a fan. But have never owned one so I can't comment further.
Post by: Woodchuck on June 17, 2015, 08:35:17 AM
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on June 17, 2015, 10:47:41 AM
Post by: huntnphool on June 17, 2015, 04:03:33 PM
What's wrong with Burris? I've been using them on magnum rifles for over ten years without a problem. They have a lifetime warrant, the glass is clear and the scopes are tough.Didnt say anything was wrong with them, what I asked is what am I missing?
Post by: thinkingman on June 18, 2015, 10:44:45 AM
Burris Fullfield scopes are possibly the best buy going.What's wrong with Burris? I've been using them on magnum rifles for over ten years without a problem. They have a lifetime warrant, the glass is clear and the scopes are tough.Didnt say anything was wrong with them, what I asked is what am I missing?
When I compared one SXS to a Leupold, the Burris was the easy choice.
My FFII has handled recoil on a Tikka 300WSM(6.5lb) with no adjustments required.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 18, 2015, 01:30:27 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on June 19, 2015, 08:05:08 AM
Post by: bearpaw on June 19, 2015, 09:06:06 AM
I'm a Burris fan, have 10x50 binos and 3 rifle scopes. I will upgrade the binos to Swaros some day, but until then they will work. Not a Simmons fan, including the Redfields made by Simmons.
FYI - Redfield is owned by Leupold now!
http://www.redfield.com/
Regarding the original topic, I've owned both Burris and Simmons, I think Simmons is a step lower in optics quality than Burris. I still own the Burris, I would rate it lower middle of the road in quality, but I no longer own any Simmons and will not own any again, I think they are bottom of the barrel compared to most other brands.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 19, 2015, 09:42:43 AM
Thanks Dale, I was not aware of that.I'm a Burris fan, have 10x50 binos and 3 rifle scopes. I will upgrade the binos to Swaros some day, but until then they will work. Not a Simmons fan, including the Redfields made by Simmons.
FYI - Redfield is owned by Leupold now!
http://www.redfield.com/
Regarding the original topic, I've owned both Burris and Simmons, I think Simmons is a step lower in optics quality than Burris. I still own the Burris, I would rate it lower middle of the road in quality, but I no longer own any Simmons and will not own any again, I think they are bottom of the barrel compared to most other brands.
Post by: C-Money on June 19, 2015, 09:50:31 AM
Post by: bearpaw on June 19, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
Thanks Dale, I was not aware of that.I'm a Burris fan, have 10x50 binos and 3 rifle scopes. I will upgrade the binos to Swaros some day, but until then they will work. Not a Simmons fan, including the Redfields made by Simmons.
FYI - Redfield is owned by Leupold now!
http://www.redfield.com/
Regarding the original topic, I've owned both Burris and Simmons, I think Simmons is a step lower in optics quality than Burris. I still own the Burris, I would rate it lower middle of the road in quality, but I no longer own any Simmons and will not own any again, I think they are bottom of the barrel compared to most other brands.
Leupold acquired them a few years ago. I had the old 3x9 Redfield Widefields on a couple rifles years ago, they weren't spectacular but they seemed dependable. I don't know how the new ones are today, I haven't paid much attention to them?
Post by: follow maggie on July 05, 2015, 07:17:23 PM
Post by: Don Fischer on July 06, 2015, 01:55:33 PM
I'm a Burris fan, have 10x50 binos and 3 rifle scopes. I will upgrade the binos to Swaros some day, but until then they will work. Not a Simmons fan, including the Redfields made by Simmons.
FYI - Redfield is owned by Leupold now!
http://www.redfield.com/
Regarding the original topic, I've owned both Burris and Simmons, I think Simmons is a step lower in optics quality than Burris. I still own the Burris, I would rate it lower middle of the road in quality, but I no longer own any Simmons and will not own any again, I think they are bottom of the barrel compared to most other brands.
Another FYI post. The Burris brother's were technician's for Redfield in Denver before opening their own business.
Post by: mazama on July 19, 2015, 01:58:19 PM