Newbie Help: Optics Under $100!

[mn_doggie]

I'm a complete newbie! The first rifle I ever put my hands on was a 15-22 (a few weeks ago) and I just received my own 15-22 a few days ago! Still waiting for ammo that I ordered from Cabella's, of which I have no information of so far.
I am in love with all the different mods I have seen on all your rifles, and I would love to pay top dollars and get the best of the best but unfortunately I have very little money to spend!
So could you guys please help me choose the right optics?
My budget is well under $100! So I understand I'l be getting what I pay for, but I'm not sure what I need.
I looked at some scopes on optics planet and one scope I really liked was the Simmons 22 Mag 3-9x32 Any issues I should be aware of?
I also am not sure if I should go with a red dot, but (from past experiences shooting with pellet rifles) I would prefer some magnification.
I am planning on going to the range and start shooting next week, most probably never gonna shoot more than 100yards. Mostly gonna be shooting between 25-100 yards.
Am I looking for the wrong optics?

Thanks for all the help!

I have that exact same Simmons scope on my 15-22. It works for me, I bought it just to see if I even wanted a scope on the 15-22.

I got it at Cabelas for about $35 after sales, points, etc. It does have some distortion issues if I don't have my eyeglasses aligned just right, etc. At that price it's almost a throw away if it breaks.. Used it for two + years.

BUT, I also have a TRS-25 and "iron" sights mounted at the same time. (Yup, I know, Mall Ninja.....) The problem is, I really only use it at the range, so far and it's just as easy to leave the stuff on. When shooting from a rest, the extra weight is meaningless....

Here's some pics. Things have been moved around a bit. The TRS-25 is now on the right side.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...levang-compensator-15-22-a.html#post136142314

 

[DJ_mEe]

I have that exact same Simmons scope on my 15-22. It works for me, I bought it just to see if I even wanted a scope on the 15-22.

I got it at Cabelas for about $35 after sales, points, etc. It does have some distortion issues if I don't have my eyeglasses aligned just right, etc. At that price it's almost a throw away if it breaks.. Used it for two + years.

BUT, I also have a TRS-25 and "iron" sights mounted at the same time. (Yup, I know, Mall Ninja.....) The problem is, I really only use it at the range, so far and it's just as easy to leave the stuff on. When shooting from a rest, the extra weight is meaningless....

Here's some pics. Things have been moved around a bit. The TRS-25 is now on the right side.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...levang-compensator-15-22-a.html#post136142314

This is exactly what I was waiting to hear I guess! I might be just another "mall ninja" but hey, its my gun n its my fun!
Thank you so much!

 

[mn_doggie]

This is exactly what I was waiting to hear I guess! I might be just another "mall ninja" but hey, its my gun n its my fun!
Thank you so much!

My 15-22 is my "mall ninja" rifle.

My AR15 has no bells an whistles. Everything on it has a very specific purpose. Extra weight is a big consideration. I have an Aimpoint CompM2 red dot on a QR mount. If I need magnification, I have a Leupold 1x4 by 20mm scope on a QR mount. Switching takes seconds and are only a 1" of so off (max) when doing so.

Bells and Whistle can be fun.

 

[shield]

Are we looking at 2 different scopes? TRS-25

Try this Amazon link:

Amazon.com : Bushnell Trophy Red Dot TRS-25 3 MOA Red Dot Reticle Riflescope, 1x25mm (Matte) : Rifle Scopes : Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41aLtjFdxmL.@@AMEPARAM@@41aLtjFdxmL

$88.96 with free shipping, however, over 1mo shipping time.

 

[Bamabred]

This is a pic of the Primary Arms 30mm on my 15-22, and the Leapers Bug Buster on my M&P 15.