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Originally Posted by Mikeyfran55
I picked up the m and p case from Amazon. Thanks for the recommendation. Still searching for a red dot. What does moa mean and what number would be best for target shooting? Do you guys think a really cheap one will last long, or just spring for a high quality one even though just for targets. Where is the best place to get extra mags? Thanks
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MOA means minute of angle. 1 MOA is just about 1" at 100 yards, .5" at 50 yards, etc.
The larger the MOA, the bigger the 'dot', and the more that it will obscure your target. Never thought your geometry/trigonometry classes would come back to haunt you, huh?
For instance, a clay pigeon is 4" in diameter. If you have a 4MOA red dot, it will completely cover the target at 100 yards.
Since the 15-22 rifle is a 2-4 MOA accurate rifle (meaning the rounds will generally group between 2 and 4 inches at 100 yards), a 3-4 MOA red dot is reasonable.
There are tons of red dots that meet that goal. It comes down to what you want: multi color (red/green dot), multi reticle (more than just a dot), cost, size, tube vs reflex, battery life, weight, ....
The primary arms red/green dot is an excellent value, but there are lots of decent inexpensive options out there.
As far as extra mags ... Google search. Typical price is around $15-20. Stay away from plinker tactical mags. Stick with the S&W 10 round short, 10 round long (which can be turned into 25 round magazines assuming your state allows them), and 25 round long magazines. Black dog 50 round drums are also ok, but cost a bit ($80, can find them on sale for $40 occasionally)