Simmons Scopes
Simmons is the entry-level hunting scope brand that has put optics on first rifles and hunting guns for generations of American shooters. The PRO Hunter series — available in 3-9x40, 3-9x50, 4-12x40, and 6-18x50 configurations — delivers the magnification, field of view, and optical clarity that deer hunters, predator hunters, and range shooters need at a price that makes quality optics accessible on any budget. Every PRO Hunter ships with rings included, eliminating the separate ring purchase that premium optic brands require.
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PRO Hunter Series: Simmons’ Core Lineup
The Simmons PRO Hunter is the backbone of the brand — a hunting-focused variable power scope with the Truplex reticle, multi-coated optics, and one-piece tube construction that hunting applications demand. The 3-9x40 is the classic all-purpose hunting configuration — the most popular scope magnification range in North America, suited for deer hunting at close to medium range in most terrain types. The 3-9x50 adds a 50mm objective for improved light transmission in dawn and dusk hunting conditions. The 4-12x40 steps up magnification for predator callers and hunters who shoot at extended ranges. The 6-18x50 is the highest-magnification PRO Hunter option, suited for varmint hunting and long-range precision.
Truplex Reticle: Simple and Effective
The Simmons PRO Hunter uses the Truplex reticle — a clean duplex crosshair with thick outer posts tapering to fine center crosshairs. The Truplex is the most universally applicable hunting reticle available: fast to acquire on moving game, precise enough for stationary targets at distance, and uncluttered enough that it doesn’t obscure small targets at longer ranges. For hunters who want a straightforward reticle without the complexity of BDC marks, illuminated dots, or mil/MOA grids, the Truplex delivers exactly what most hunting applications require without the learning curve that more complex reticles introduce.
Rings Included: The Practical Advantage
Every Simmons PRO Hunter scope ships with rings — a practical advantage over premium brands that sell rings separately at prices that can approach the scope’s cost. The included rings are sized for the scope’s tube diameter and suited to standard Weaver and Picatinny rail mounting. For buyers who are equipping a first hunting rifle and want to minimize the total cost of a scoped, range-ready setup, the PRO Hunter’s ring inclusion is a meaningful cost reduction. The rings are functional for most hunting applications; hunters who want additional height adjustment or premium ring material can upgrade separately.
Who Simmons Is Built For
Simmons serves three specific buyer profiles well. First-time rifle owners who want a functional hunting scope without significant optics investment before they’ve confirmed their interest in the sport. Hunters who equip multiple rifles and want reliable glass on each without premium optic prices multiplied across the collection. Youth hunters whose first rifle doesn’t warrant a scope that costs more than the gun itself. For each of these buyers, Simmons PRO Hunter delivers adequate optical performance, sufficient weatherproofing for field use, and the reliability to hold zero through typical hunting use.
Simmons vs. Vortex Crossfire II: The Budget Scope Choice
Buyers comparing Simmons PRO Hunter against the Vortex Crossfire II will find meaningful differences beyond price. The Crossfire II delivers better optical quality, a lifetime warranty with no-questions-asked replacement, and a wider selection of reticle options. Simmons counters with a lower price, the included rings, and adequate performance for typical hunting use at normal distances. For buyers who want the best budget scope money can buy: Vortex Crossfire II. For buyers who want the most complete hunting scope package (scope plus rings) at the lowest possible total cost: Simmons PRO Hunter.
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Compare with Vortex and Burris for step-up optics. Browse our full scopes page for all brands. For hunting rifles to pair with a PRO Hunter see our bolt-action rifles page. For mounting see our parts and accessories page.