The Simmons is rated at 600 yards. The reviews are kind of iffy on that. After looking at the ballistic charts, bullet drop really accelerates after 400 yards. I probably would limit myself to 400 yard shots for that reason. Do you think this one would be OK at 400 yards and under? Any recommendations?
Spend a little more. Anything Simmons is “iffy” in my book.
You should do just fine with that model. I just looked and found the Simmons < $150 on the net.
Here’s what you’ll find when you use it. It works almost OK on a 500yd elk, but it’s tough. It’s doable if you have a rest and a little patience. Smaller targets.... forget it. It works really well on large unobstructed objects or closer smaller targets.
I step out into my driveway and use my pickup bed as a rest. The street sign 4” x 18”? 200 yds, tough, but can be ranged. An airconditioner on a roof at 400 yds is real doable. A stop sign at 300 yds, easy. A 1 foot gong at the range, 400 yds is really tough.
I’d say buy it at that price. It will probably do most of what you need and nowhere near what you want.