M&P 15-22 scope?

I could not pas up getting a BSA Sweet 22 scope for $40.00. I ordered it from SWFA.com.

I really did not expect much for the cost. Figured at worst, I would use it as a target. I knew I would not be out much money so I got it.

I am surprised at the scope for the cost. It comes with aluminum threaded lens covers, (3) turrets for different grain bullets, 3-9X40, has a good feel, to me, clear optics, looks good.

I took it to work for a guy who just bought a Marlin 795. He likes it too. He is going to order one for his rifle.

BSA 3-9x40 Sweet 22 Riflescope

I do like the NCstar 3-9 tactical with the holo sight. I was looking at that for my soon to be M&P 15-22. Only 2 more weeks in gun jail.

Buzz
 
bobcatmvp1 said:
Do you use the NC Star on yours?
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No I don't. I'm planning of getting it myself due to me always wanting to shoot 75 yards and wife likes to shoot 25 :o I use a knock off eotech holo sight and I keep zeroing it for my wife whenever she use 15-22.

The NC Star will be cool coz I can have the holo sight zero in 25 yrds and the scope to 75 ;)
 
I bought a BSA Sweet 22 2-7x32 to mount to my 15-22. I bought it at Sportsman's Warehouse on a closeout special for $49.00. So far, it works great.
 
i'll probably get chased out of this thead but i can't help but recommend some actual high quality items here. I know, I know, nobody wants to spend money on these scopes. Well heres the link anyway, a comparison of 5 of the most popular 3-9x riflescopes out there under $200. I'd highly recommend anything by vortex.

"Inexpensive Scope" Comparison

heres my 6.5-20x44 vortex viper, a bit overkill but i wanted to also use it as a spotting scope. was once $500 just over a year ago, I got it clearanced for $250. I dont believe they are available anymore at that price, but its worth a shot searching.

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I'd look seriously at the Mueller Eraticato. It's 8.5-25x50, and yuo can see .22 holes on the paper at 100 yards with it. If you want to spend less, try the Mueller APT ($150). It's 4.5-15x40 you MIGHT be able to see the holes at 100 yards.

The benefit is that both scopes have target turrets which are much easier to turn than the standard turrets.

I also highly recommend the Burris PEPR scope mount. You can find it for $65 if you do a google search on it.
 
Don't buy a scope for your rifle to double as a spotting scope... that's usually not a very good trade in quality if you set a price point then try to get "maximum" magnification available at that price point. Even a cheap pair of binoculars will probably serve you better for spotting. ;) Even a few packs of Shoot-N-C stick-on target patches would be a decent alternative to an overpowered, but cheap, optic.

That said, 10-14x magnification should be enough to pick out .22 holes on paper at 100yds if you are not looking at holes on a black target. I found that using an orange-printed sighting-in grid target, I could easily pick out the holes at 100yds with a Mueller APT 4.5-14x40AO. It's a pretty nice setup for only $150 or so.
 
scootle said:
Don't buy a scope for your rifle to double as a spotting scope... that's usually not a very good trade in quality if you set a price point then try to get "maximum" magnification available at that price point. Even a cheap pair of binoculars will probably serve you better for spotting. ;) Even a few packs of Shoot-N-C stick-on target patches would be a decent alternative to an overpowered, but cheap, optic.

That said, 10-14x magnification should be enough to pick out .22 holes on paper at 100yds if you are not looking at holes on a black target. I found that using an orange-printed sighting-in grid target, I could easily pick out the holes at 100yds with a Mueller APT 4.5-14x40AO. It's a pretty nice setup for only $150 or so.
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I totally agree with everything you say! However quality of scope has alot to do with capability. for example the Vortex Viper line is of very high quality and it's 20x is capable of well over 1000 yards which i'll vouch for myself. Now can you get that same performance out of any cheap scope with a 25x or 30x max range? nope! This magnification range is very common among target shooters. 2-7x, 3-9x and even lower are generally just for hunting purposes. Know the intended purposes of what you're buying. People really need to keep glass quality in mind when looking at scopes. With that in mind, here is a commonly accepted list of the best scopes (top to bottom, 2010 not released)

2009 Riflescope Rating Scale

Leica ER, Swarovski Z6, Zeiss Victory

Kahles C - CL & CSX, Premier Reticle, Schmidt & Bender

Kahles KX, U.S. Optics, Swarovski PH & American Lightweight

Bushnell Elite 6500, Leupold VX-7, Nightforce NXS, IOR Valdada, Vortex Razor

Bushnell Elite 4200, Leupold VX-3, Nikon Monarch & Monarch X, Zeiss Conquest

Leupold Mark 4 VX III & VX-L, Meopta, Nikon Monarch Gold & Titanium, Sightron SIII & S2 Big Sky, Vortex Viper

Burris Black Diamond Signature Select XTR & Euro Diamond, Pentax Lightseeker, Trijicon Accupoint, Weaver Grand Slam

Bushnell Elite 3200, Leupold VX-II, Millet Tactical/Buck Gold, Nikko Stirling, Nikon Buckmaster, Sightron SI & SII, Vortex Crossfire & Diamondback, Super Sniper Fixed

Burris Fullfield II & Timberline, Leupold Rifleman & VX-I, Leatherwood, Mueller, Nikon ProStaff, Simmons

Barska, Sightmark, Swift, Truglo

BSA, Tasco, Yukon

ATN, Leapers, NcStar
 
My mate has a NC star mk111 on his sig522 I have used it quite a bit. It's quite a nice scope. Reticle is a little thick. And the red dot is on top is not very good. But it looks cool as well if that's any help
 
Check your dates

Lol gents,

Before you two, the previous post on this thread was made in 2010...i like the zombie concept myself but this one was long since dead. Thought never to rise again....
:D :p ;)
 
This is an AR veriant. So how many ARs have high powered scopes?
Imo, the rifle is light and is ment to be that way.
I have a trs25 but swap to a bushnell 3-9x ultralight rimfire scope with a areo presision single mount.
Super light combo and best of both worlds 3-9x.
Its not a bolt action CZ!!!!! No need for a high powered scope!
 
A few years back I picked up a Pursuit .22lr scope from Bass Pro. It's been a great scope, seems to hold 0, and goes 3-9 magnification. It gives me more distance then the .22 would ever need, but it works and didn't kill my plinker budget. I think it might have been like $50.

I'm not sure what you're looking for but it's a place to start!
 
S&W MP15-22

I put my Bushnell AR223 1-4x24 on this rifle and went out and got a red dot for my AR15. The scope is fine for my plinking. I'm using a Rock river Arms 30 mil riser mount for the Bushnell.
 

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I have the Nikon 2-7x32 Rimfire scope. I think it is the best of both worlds for this rifle... light, good optics, wide FOV at 2X, and should be more than adequate to 100 yards at 7X. Amazon price was right too. I can place 25 rounds inside 2" at 50 yards, itching to try 100 after this next bout of wet California weather.
 
a good 3-9x40 scope is ok
22LR at 100 yards yes with a good scope drops about 4-5 inches, at 200 yards forget about it :) the drop would be a LOT, like about a foot or more or less and no drop down power
would like lobbing a foot ball from 1 goal post to the other
somebody correct me if I am wrong
 
for a 40 grain 1200 fps 22lr bullet that 100 yard drop is about right for a scope zeroed at 50 yards. I think at 200 the drop would be 19-20 inches. With a subsonic round maybe twice that.
 
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