I'm putting a Monarch 8x32-50 fine dot on my Sav build, I've been impressed with Nikon binoculars I've bought previously. I have one set that work almost like night vision. I can see deer in my yard at night not visible with the naked eye, that's impressive to me. I havn't shot it yet but it appears to be very nice. I might be on another planet to some, but spending 7-800 clams on a scope is a big deal to me (that translates into- enough cash for another gun).
I second the sentiments on Simmons- worst junk I ever wasted money on.....never again. I have some old (Japan made) Tasco's and although the ubber elite will turn thier noses up at the thought, mine are great scopes even a couple decades later. I would't buy what they make today, but I guess I got lucky with what I have.