What scope or red dot are you using?

I use a Tasco RD22 on my 747 Daisy air pistol.No recoil but rated for use up to 357 mag.Bright in the sunniest days. The RD 30 used a fixed weaver mount . $32
 
ScoobyDoo said:
Depends on what you're doing with the rifle. ...... Also, depending on the distances you'll be shooting (and the money you want to spend) .... You definitely need to state how much you want to spend and what you are going to use it for in order to get good recommendations.
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Those are good questions.

Mostly will use for target shooting less than 100 yds. Can't see hunting with it too much as it's just a 22LR, but ya never know.
How much to spend? I'd say no more than $125 max.
 
tbgunner88 said:
I recently purchased a Bushnell TRS 32. I have been pleased with the quality so far, especially considering I got it for $48.99 and free shipping. They are priced $150 on gander mountains website and everywhere in between other places. If anyone is interested let me know and I will post the link to them.
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Sounds like the TRS lineup is pretty popular.
Please post the link.
 
Do you know enough to know if you want a 1x red dot, low power magnification 1-4x, or 9x and over?




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Nikon P223 3x32 scope - short body, 3x magnification...it's great!

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ChattanoogaPhil said:
Do you know enough to know if you want a 1x red dot, low power magnification 1-4x, or 9x and over?
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Figuring out what I want is part of the decision I guess. I'm leaning toward the red dot sight, but I worry about a battery dying on me, then I have to rely on bkup sights. A scope is accurate, and I like the Nikon P22. But they're also slower to target and this is after all a 22 carbine that is just not intended to be a tight grouping rifle (I know, I know, some of you guys have had great results. That's not my point.)
So, that's where I'm at right now.
 
I have a generic eBay 2x red dot... Cheap and cheerful, but I think it suits the rifle well and it's working great given the price.

I'd gladly spend more on a nice scope and it'd be fantastic to see what kind of groups I could get out of it but I don't think I've seen one with the same kind of "tactical" appearance, does anyone know of any? Relatively short bodied, maybe with rails?

... I deeply apologise for being a poser, I just love the way it looks right now :o

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Dadman said:
Figuring out what I want is part of the decision I guess. I'm leaning toward the red dot sight, but I worry about a battery dying on me, then I have to rely on bkup sights. A scope is accurate, and I like the Nikon P22. But they're also slower to target and this is after all a 22 carbine that is just not intended to be a tight grouping rifle (I know, I know, some of you guys have had great results. That's not my point.)
So, that's where I'm at right now.
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If you'd prefer not to have to rely on a battery, want some magnification and still fast target acquisition, you might consider a variable power 1-4x. Primary Arms and Bushnell as well as others make them for an AR and priced in line with your budget.
 
Dadman said:
Figuring out what I want is part of the decision I guess. I'm leaning toward the red dot sight, but I worry about a battery dying on me, then I have to rely on bkup sights. A scope is accurate, and I like the Nikon P22. But they're also slower to target and this is after all a 22 carbine that is just not intended to be a tight grouping rifle (I know, I know, some of you guys have had great results. That's not my point.)
So, that's where I'm at right now.
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I removed my backup sights, as I found I never used them. Battery life is not a big issue for me, as this is not my home defense gun. That being said, I keep spare batteries for my optics in the grip for all my ARs & 15-22s. I use the Magpul + grip on all, so if my optic goes down, a battery change is no big deal. Also, if battery life is an issue, then look at the Aimpoint Pro. I have several of them & the battery lasts for years with the optic kept on. Sure, it is a lot of optic for a 15-22 but I love great optics. One of my 15-22s uses an Eotech & the other uses the Aimpoint Pro.

I prefer a red dot over a magnified scope. Like you said, acquisition is quicker with one. Besides that, I seldom shoot beyond 100 yards, with most shooting done within 50. I find the best compromise is a red dot with a 3x flip to side magnifier. At the distances I shoot, 3x is more than enough when I really want to get a tight grouping, such as when zeroing a new optic. This way, I can add or remove the magnifier without worrying about my zero, and when on and not needed, it can be flipped to the side... out of the way. Primary Arms makes a real nice magnifier & mount.
 
Nikon P22 scope and a cheap Field Sport Red and Green Reflex Sight with 4 Reticles I picked up off Amazon that works rather well. I like to swap them out depending on my shooting.
 
Has anyone tried Vortex Crossfire II?
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dullh said:
Nikon P223 3x32 scope - short body, 3x magnification...it's great!

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I agree, this is a great scope. I have mine on my Sig Sauer M400. When I added the scope to my Sig, I moved my Sig Sauer red dot to the M&P 15-22, and it's awesome there. 25, 50, 100 yards, it gets the job done.
 
I Use a Aimpoint patrol rifle optic on my Ruger SR. 762 for shorter ranges and and a Nikon Prostaff 4x12 if I want to reach out a ways. Perhaps a bit of overkill for a 22 but I just love good scopes.
 
This is a 15-22 correct? Not a M&P 15 5.56 rifle?

I ask because I see people telling you to get a Eotech EXPS 3.2 with a g-33 magnifier??? As in $1200 worth of optics for a 22 AR? You could buy 2 - 15-22 and some mags for the cost of that optic setup for a 22 rifle with a 16inch low end barrel. Or at T1/T2??? Honestly those are total over kill. Seriously any decent red dot or scope designed for a 22 would work. I would NOT spend a lot of money on it.

On my 15-22 I have a TRS-25, its 3 years old and I am on the second 2032 battery? It has been perfect, no issues. I have the mid height UTG riser on it right now.

My 15-22 is a trainer gun for myself and my sons. We do not baby the gun or the optic at all. It gets dropped, bumped, not cleaned a lot. I have spray painted it with Krylon, touched it up. I would not call the setup disposable but if I break it training with it I am ok with that. We run drills with it until the we get the drill down, the mechanics of it. Then we run the same drill with our 5.56 rifles.

My M&P 15's and BCM's that is a different story. I was an Eotech guy for while, but after having issues on both units, even dimming issues with my XPS 2.0 from gas leaking, I am all Aimpoint now. I personally prefer the COMP M4s on a Laure mount over the T1, bigger tube I guess plus the AA battery for 8 years. I take much better care of those rifles, clean them after I use them etc.
 
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