800116 vs. 44Mag

Your right,
The 800116 is a touch dark at the higher powers, but not terribly so. The major advantage it has over the 44Mag is that it has a fine recticle with a dot. I've read that the 44Mags recticle is a bit heavy for really tight target work but is still workable. And unless you order the 1048 you won't get 1/8 moa turrets and you have to order the sunshade as an accessory.

BTW, the 800116 is 17 1/8" long without the sunshade.......JL

I prefer the extra power of the 800116, but to be honest. A 20X scope will be fine in anything but SERIOUS competition....This is all in what each individual prefers.

I use Weaver Extra High DTM on mine, but mine has a B&C Anschutz style stock with a high cheekrest. But reg high should work on must stocks with standard or low monte-carlo rest.

JL

I can't speak for the 44mag, but I just got a 800116 this week, and I really like it!

Check this:

My "New Scope" thread.....

I have an 800116 Simmons.Would give a good deal on it if you guys are interested.May have to put it on the For Sale Forum.
Mike

If you don't mind me asking.... Ae you trading up? If so, what for?

Pinball.... How good of a deal are you talking?

chum_bucket,
How does 110.00 shipped sound?

IST 10/22....not sure yet.

Mike

Pinball,
That sounds reasonable. But I have to count my pennies first. PM me when you hear from 1st 10/22. I have already offered to buy a barrel and am not sure of the price yet or if it's available. I may have to settle for one or the other. Thanks for the offer.

I'l just pretty much echo everything that JL has said but here goes:

I have used both the 1048 & the 800116 scopes & there really isn't much difference in brightness & clarity - probably none if you set the 800116 @ 20X. The extra magnification available (you don't HAVE to crank it up to 32X but it is there if you want or think you need it!) is a plus as is the dot reticle. The 1048 has pretty coarse duplex crosshairs - the 800116 has what they call a "micro target dot" - in reality it is about a 1/2 - 3/4 minute dot (dot will not quite cover a .22 hole @ 25 yards. Both have target knobs & 1/8 min. adjustments. The 800116 is BIG though - about 21" long with the sunshade (which comes with it) attached........

Both my 1048 & 800116 were mounted on heavy barreled rifles using HIGH Burris Signature rings & Weaver basers.... If the Mag44 is a 44mm I'm sure it will probably require HIGH rings too.............

Hey claybuster, the 800116 rocks!!!!!

As far as I'm concerned, short of a mil-dot high power, this is the scope for my 10/22. I looked at the 44MAG before I bought claybusters scope, I'm glad I waited.

Thanks claybuster!!:t :t

Hey Lee,

Glad you are enjoying the Simmons. For the money the 800116 has to be one of the best scopes around. I'm happy it worked out well for you...................