I am in the process of purchasing my first firearm, and I am dead set on the M&P 15-22 MOE SL. It's only a matter of time before i receive it. One of the reasons I want that model is because of the Magpul MBUS folding sights.

That being said, I am also purchasing a sight. After extensive research, I found the Bushnell AR Optics Drop Zone-22 BDC Rimfire Reticle Riflescope with Target Turrets, 2-7x 32mm which is an amazing scope specifically made for AR-like .22 rifles, and as a bonus it costs only around $70.

I'm perfectly fine with 2-7x magnification because I wont be shooting much past 100 yards, I have 20/15 vision, and I've read and seen reviews where folks shoot well over 150 yards no problem with this scope.

Plus it has parallax adjustment from 10-infinity. So no need to try and talk me out of this one.

The challenge for me right now is trying to find the right scope rings. I want the scope high enough so that it fits with the Magpul MBUS folding sights still attached, but I want the scope low enough so that I don't feel the need to pick my face up off of the rifle while looking down the sights. I should also add that the tube diameter is the standard 1 inch.

To wade through all the detail, my central question becomes: What specific scope rings can I get for my M&P 15-22 MOE SL gun, and my Bushnell 2-7x 32mm scope so that I do not need to remove my Magpul MBUS folding sights???

Obviously they need to fit on a picatinny rail. It would also be nice if it didn't cost as much as my laptop like some of the ridiculous scope rings I've seen. It would also be nice if it wasn't made out of yarn, so maybe nothing less than $10, and nothing more than $40. To make the order even taller, I'd like them not to look bad like some of them I've seen.

I apologize if I've been redundant, or if the detail is too thick. I am completely new to buying firearms and scopes so I'd like to get this right the first time. As I said i'm new to this so feel free to educate me best as possible.

I'd suggest something like this. Burris AR-P.E.P.R. 1-Piece Extended Scope Mount Picatinny-Style There are a bunch of mounts like this available.

Your scope should be good well past 150 yds but 15-22s aren't all that accurate being 3 moa rifles.

I just put that exact scope on my 15-22. I used these rings
Here is a photo of the rifle with the scope mounted:

I haven't had a chance to take it to the range to try it out yet. I mounted the rings as far forward as I was comfortable to see through the scope . The pop-up rear sight is not in the way when it is folded down. I don't think that any lower rings would work and still keep the popup sights.

Naturally, to use the popups, I'd have to remove the scope. If I wanted to do that, the rings are a single mount, so they come off fairly easily. I would need to re-zero the scope each time I did that.

Good luck.

Nabby

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Hey Nabby,

By what I can only describe as a miracle, I just purchased the exact same scope and mount before reading your reply. Honestly just hit the purchase button. I'm extremely relieved that I will have no problems, and it also looks amazing. Thanks for the reply!

Glad to hear it! I'm sure it will work out for you!

When you go to put the scope in the rings, make sure you screw down the tops of the rings evenly, on both sides. Don't screw one side down tight, as the other side won't be able to close as much. Just alternate back and forth and try to keep and even amount of space between the upper and lower halves of the rings. I found it handy to have a longer hex wrench to use as well.

Nabby