Posted: 9/15/2007 7:40:18 AM EDT
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I have a question that I would like technical answers to. what is the difference in practical use of say a leupold scope and a simmons scope? now wait a minute, before you say quality and american made, answer the technical question first. so you have both scopes side by side on the same type weapon. both have the same reticle style lets say 3-9x40 scopes on .308 bolt guns. the leupold has the same feild of view at the same magnification as the simmons, the target can be seen clearly at 300 yards with both scopes both are fog proof, weather proof, shock proof and both have a lifetime warranty if anything goes wrong with the scope. both hold zero both are constructed with aluminum bodies, ( I know the glass is of different quality) but why does this matter at 300 yards if both can view the target just as well? what makes the high dollar scopes better than the cheap scopes. (technically) thank you for your serious replies. 
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I would expect the Leupold's lenses to have better coatings that transmit more light, have better materials that allow more light through and are more precisely ground to shape to minimize image distortion. The erectors for elevation and windage should be made with more precision too so that every click is precisely 0.25". Anodizing of the body tube should be more consistent too. If you have the opportunity to examine scopes of different price/quality levels at one time, you will see the difference. I've done just that with Tasco, Bushnell, Nikon, Leupold, Burris, Swarovski and Nightforce. The improvement as you look through more expensive scopes is readily apparent. |
will the simmons break in a month ? I'm not trying to be a smart ass, honestly. like a mercedes and a chevy, if both get you there. I know the mercedes is "NICE" AND OF GREAT QUALITY, but is very expensive and requires impecable maintenance, and even that is expensive as well. I'm just trying to find the price point justification. |
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If you can't see the difference then there is no difference. For you. Some people can see the difference. Or they use the scopes to shoot at longer ranges than you do, where the flaws in lesser optics become much more apparent. |
all agreed, but at three hundred yards the target looks the same, I'm not talking marine corps sniper, looking for an enemy sniper in the jungle situations. I'm talking hitting a paper target at 300 yards, which is what 99.99999 of all shoters do. while fanticizing of being "that marine corps sniper" 
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ok, I have never shot out to 600 yards, so I have no rebutal for that. so it's a sport/ performance thing? like hobby racers spend $1000's of dollars for pleasure on their sport, but no real world need for it, it's just money for fun? |