I want to get a new red dot for my 15 22. Ive owned a few that basically were all junk. NC star, tasco etc. I have an eotech on my bushmaster and absolutely love it. Unfortunately the budget isnt quite there for one on my 22. Any thoughts on what is the best bang for the buck? I really like the bushnell ACOG clone but i dont know.

I think the Vortex Strikefire and the Bushnell TRS-25 meet your requirements.

Primary arms makes a few that might be OK.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_...ht_p/pam3m.htm
This is a good clone. I have used it before and on the .22 it will hold zero fairly well. Just don't drop it or remount and expect it to be perfect. The battery life is not bad but nothing at all like the real thing. Not even close, really. In my honest opinion this is great for a .22 being used for plinking or small game even. I can get head shots on small gophers at 25-50 yards with this optic and i am not anything more than a mediocre shooter at best. This is one of the better point and shoot optics for your buck out there.

SPOT scope. Had this red dot on my duty rifle for for five years. Never missed a beat. You can find it at MSP: AR-15 Accessories, Scope Mounts & Rings, Rifle Scopes & Flashlights

I've been using Primary Arms MicroDot for the past couple years on pistol and rifle. There are tons of positive reviews from guys using them on 5.56, so I figured they would be just fine for a .22, and they have performed quite well. If you are wondering how they hold up to abuse...

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I love that video.

I have a PA Micro on my 5.56. Holds zero just fine. Couldn't be happier.

I just bought the Primary Arms Gen 2 and Bushnell TRS-25. I haven't gotten to shoot with them yet to compare them, but I did do a side by side comparison here Red Dot Sights: Primary Arms Gen 2 vs. Bushnell TRS-25 (side by side comparison)

There are plenty of reviews online for how well they do while shooting.

I use Aimpoint Micros on my stuff , I took advantage of the sale in 2010 and went all in, use on my 15-22 and 5.56 and also my M930SPX could not be happier. Obviously not everyone can use an almost $600 red dot on one if not all of their shooters.

If i needed another red dot I am quite certain I would buy either the Bushnell (as I have had a lot of success with Bushnell stuff in the past) or definitely the Primary Arms, they are great people an d very helpful on the phone and everyone loves their stuff.

I run a Bushnell Trophy on my 15-22.

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had one on a M&P 15R in 5.45x39,,,, thats one nice red dot,,, very precise and looks great,,,

Big fan of the Primary Arms stuff. I kept reading about how awesome they were back when I was getting into the AK platform, so I gave them a shot. I have a hard time looking at other people's stuff in that price range now. If I can't throw it down my driveway, I'm not interested.



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My friend with the .308 rifle had a micro on his 12ga. slug gun. It was on a cantilever mount off of his barrel. That was the only combination I thought we might have issues with, but it worked perfectly.

I have a sightmark reflex red dot with 4 different styles of dots and it holds zero very well and is under 100 bucks.

I have the version that has the "T" dot. Red or green with different brightness settings.



On my 15-Sport, I run a Primary Arms M3 Clone.

So far, I like the Bushnell Trophy better. The adjustments are more precise. The dot on the Bushnell Trophy is smaller than the 3 MOA dot on the Primary Arms.

I ran the Bushnell on my BCM 5.56 until I got my Aimpoint PRO. The Bushnell is a great little RDS for the money, but it is bigger and heavier than some other options.

+1 for Primary Arms
I've got the M4 clone and I love it. 2 MOA dot, 4 reticules to choose. Holds zero well. I take it off the MP15-22 every time I go to the range during transport.

By all means do yourself a favor and check out primary arms for m3 and or m4 red dot or scopes. use one on my mp15-22 for steel challenge works great with the high mount.

Shawn and rds which mount did you get?

Thanks for all the help guys, I just ordered up a bushnell trophy

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I have the TruGlo Open Red Dot Sight Series....around $100 and it works great. Easy to set up and site in... multiple reticles, red and green, infinite brightness... check em out.

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I have the Sight Mark with a 4 MOA.
I wish I would have looked harder. The Primary Arms says to be a 2 MOA.

PP but I like the smaller MOA.
I'm also running a Sight Mark 3X magnifier.


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Have to agree.
I got this one for low $90's at Planet Optics.
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Primary Arms and Bushnell make great budget optics. I lean more toward PA because of the mounting options. I have micro dot on an aimpoint quick detach mount that is the bee's knee's.

I have a couple of Primary Arms Microdots (different Gens), and a Primary Arms M3. All of them work great as long as I remember to run off the scope before putting it back in the safe.

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I've been using ADCO Mirage Ranger for over 10 years. Old school and a small package. I've tried to kill them. Can't. Put them on AR's, NM-91's, AK's, a F/A RPK. Even used one in a cheezy dustcover mount on my Saiga Hunter. All have given good reliable service, and are under $150.

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Love my Vortex Strikefire

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I have the Primary Arms Gen2 M4 Multi-Reticle and it's an excellent optic so far. It is AA battery powered, came with covers and mount and has 4 reticles (dot, crosshair, circle/crosshair, and circle dot).

I bought one of the "blemished" versions and am kicking myself in the rear for not buying more than one when I had the chance.

just bought a primary arms red dot to try out. ordered on friday, got it monday. installed it today. will zero it in and try it out tonight when i get to work. i forget, it was like $95 shipped or something.
i ordered the lower 1/3 cowitness mount with it since i have my eotech set up as lower 1/3 as well on my 5.56.