The Best Red Dot Sight For M&P15-22

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Anyone know what the best red dot sight for the M&P15-22 for under $100 is? I tried doing a search but couldn't see a clear consensus.
 
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Concensus...? LOL!! No... but there is a myriad of choices for cheap Chinese made red dots under $100 (under $50 really).

For co-witness, a 3/4 inch riser will be required for red dots that don't come with a tall mount. Those that come with tall mounts are typically designed to co-witness with ARs which will work for your rifle. There are also a lot of magnified red dots to chose from but they won't co-witness.

The 'clones' are typically a bit more expensive for Tacticool requirements rather than performance.

Tube size and dot size are the two basic choices to make. Most of the cheap Chinese stuff has 5MOA dots. Though, NcStar has a large selection of smaller 3MOA red dot sights. Barska probably has the widest range of cheap scopes to chose from. There's a ton of choices from a great number of label names but I think they come from the same Chinese labor camps. Find one you like the looks of or is in the right price range for you and it'll work just fine.
 
I purchased a Primary Arms M3 and so far I love it. I paid $10 extra for the cantilever mount. This mount will allow the red dot to co-witness with the stock sights. It also sets the red dot forward enough to add a 3-5X magnifier.

I think I have about $120 in it including shipping. They are worth a look.

LTC
 
the only issue you could have with a cheap reflex type sight is not seeing the dot clearly in bright light. if you shoot outdoors that can be an issue. the tube type red dot optics don't have that problem. just an fyi.
 

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I have the BSA version, "same sight I think" on mine. Had my reservations about such a cheap sight but so far so good. It co-witness's just fine out of the box and works well. Mikehoncho has it right, outdoor's it's not as bright as I would like but useable. I like this set up, if the sight fails you can just use the iron sights without any fuss.
 

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Great information! Now I'm not sure if the whole lighting thing will be an issue...I actually haven't even shot my gun yet (bah, suburbs) but I'm thinking that all of my shooting will be done outside. Perhaps the red dot would be the better option. Or perhaps a reflex with sights that I can flip up and down?

God...all the options...I love this gun!
 
Temporaryscars said:
Great information! Now I'm not sure if the whole lighting thing will be an issue...I actually haven't even shot my gun yet (bah, suburbs) but I'm thinking that all of my shooting will be done outside. Perhaps the red dot would be the better option. Or perhaps a reflex with sights that I can flip up and down?

God...all the options...I love this gun!
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If you're shooting outside under a roof (as a lot of outdoor ranges have) then it's not an issue. Direct sun light is what really fades out the rectile.
 
I'll probably do most of my shooting at my parents who live out in the boonies about two hours away from here, so there won't be a roof of any kind. I'm guessing the red dot would serve me better?
 
Temporaryscars said:
I'll probably do most of my shooting at my parents who live out in the boonies about two hours away from here, so there won't be a roof of any kind. I'm guessing the red dot would serve me better?
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Yes it will.
 
There is no need for folding sights if your dot is cowitnessed to the tip of the front sight looking thru the irons.

In fact with a sight like this there is no need to even remove the front cover! Shoot both eyes open.

$40 several years ago. Parts box ever since until 5 weeks ago.

Severe lack of kool -- it doesn't even resemble the M68 CCO :) -- but shoots well.

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-- Chuck
 
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