Do you prefer red dot or scope on your 15-22?

bevans555 · Jul 13, 2018

Recently traded my scoped 10/22 for a 15-22 and need an optic for it. Just wondering what the majority prefers..

So, without all the questions about intended purposes, etc..

What does everybody like on their 15-22?

Thanks!

GhostMutt · Jul 13, 2018

I have a 3x12 scope and an RMR on a 45' angled rail. Can't recall the last time I used the RMR...makes the rifle look all operatorish though.

In fairness my 5 year old son likes the red dot and while teaching him fundamentals it is easier than getting eye relief and sight picture on a scope.

perryhd · Jul 13, 2018

I use mine to shoot steel challenge so red dot is a must. If I were just target shooting where speed was not a concern I would go with a scope.

CH4 · Jul 13, 2018

Don’t have a 15-22, but I have a Colt lower with a dedicated AR15 upper/CMMG conversion kit. Tried a red dot, but it didn’t give me the precision I needed for small critters. I am currently using a Leupold 3-9. Works great!

Bamabred · Jul 13, 2018

I have an old Primary Arms red dot on it. I've never really tried to run any magnification on it. If I shot farther, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

bamashooter · Jul 13, 2018

bevans555 said:
Recently traded my scoped 10/22 for a 15-22 and need an optic for it. Just wondering what the majority prefers..

So, without all the questions about intended purposes, etc..

What does everybody like on their 15-22?

Thanks!

Well, here's how I see it. If I consider its intended purpose, etc, .....

I couldn't resist.

Red Dot. Vortex Venom w/ Vortex QD riser.

apollo99 · Jul 13, 2018

I have two colt 6920s one with a Aimpoint PRO the other with a Trijicon MRO, so I would have to vote red dot, if I ever needed more distance,I'd put a 3X magnifier on the Aimpoint.

bevans555 · Jul 13, 2018

I ended up buying a Nikon P-Rimfire 2-7x32 and the nikon P series 2 piece mount..

I was really trying to talk myself into a TRS 25 to save some money, but, I have a Vortex Sparc AR on my 5.56 AR and thought if I put a red dot on the 22 it would be too similar, so I switched it up and went scope.. I enjoy taget shooting from a rest, but we will see if I keep it.. I may return it and just slap a red dot on it and be done.

For anyone interested I bought the Nikon P-Rimfire from academy on Clearance for $101 (last one too).. these scopes are still selling on optics planet for $180.

I'm sure this will be a great scope, but I dont shoot often and dont like having too much money tied up in optics that i use once a year. I was out the door for $161 for scope and mount.. If I went TRS 25 i could be out the door for $60

TX-Dennis · Jul 13, 2018

I know you said you don't want to get into the usage, but it really does depend on what you want to do. For fast plinking or shooting steel you probably want a red dot. For precision shooting or hunting small critters you need a scope.

rwsmith · Jul 13, 2018

A short rifle.....

When it starts getting into carbine territory and close in, quick acquisition is the name of the game. which is how I shoot one. I prefer offhand shooting over bench and 100 yards is about max for me, unless the target is an elephant painted safety orange.

bevans555 · Jul 13, 2018

just returned the scope and mount.. decided to go red dot.. I'll wait til I pick up a bolt 22 to go scope... now need to order the red dot.

st15rexxx · Jul 15, 2018

I scored a nib trs-25 w/hirise for $44.95 + $4.95 s&h last week from fleaBay lol...schwing!

Tommyboy1587 · Jul 16, 2018

I use a red dot and a 3x magnifier. Works really good!

BAM-BAM · Jul 16, 2018

TSR 25 on the 15-22.......fast shooting out to 50-75 yds....... B-27silhouettes at 100

Leupold scopes on the "precision" CZ rimfire bolt guns. CZ are the best bang for the buck going in rimfire rifles IMO. I've gotten them in .22lr .17hmr and .22 mag. all shoot MOA or better at 50yds and the .17 and .22mag are MOA at 100.

optics are IMO ......... Purpose driven.

Similar set ups on my .223/5.56 ARs and CZ 527s

Yes I really like the CZ rifle offerings.....................

johnt111 · Jul 17, 2018

I use the Burris 336, It's the best combination of a red dot and a scope. Use the same Burris on my AR 15. 3X power for distance with a cross hair reticle Inside a circle red/green dot for close in targets.

uscav8r · Jul 23, 2018

johnt111 said:
I use the Burris 336, It's the best combination of a red dot and a scope. Use the same Burris on my AR 15. 3X power for distance with a cross hair reticle Inside a circle red/green dot for close in targets.

Can’t seem to find a Burris 336. There is a Burris AR-332, and an AR-536, however. Do you mean one of these?

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chiefbob81 · Jul 24, 2018

223 bdc scope with a green laser, old eyes need help!

cjt50 · Jul 24, 2018

uscav8r said:
Can’t seem to find a Burris 336. There is a Burris AR-332, and an AR-536, however. Do you mean one of these?

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I'm sure thats what he means. The 332 is a 3x and the 536 is a 5x. I have one on a full size AR and one on a 15-22. I really like them and prism optics in general. My favorite is the Vortex Spitfire 3x. The one sitting on my other 15-22 have seen well north of 100k rounds and still maintains zero.

Wee Hooker · Jul 24, 2018

I don't consider my 15-22 a precision rifle nor do I attempt to use it that way. ( I have others for that.) So for me, the gun doesn't warrant expensive optics. I keep both a UTG 3-9 Bugbuster Scope and a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot in the case with the rifle. Both are on QD mounts so pop on off in seconds as the situation suggests. The red dot gets used most of the time but the scope is there when I need to shoot smaller targets at 75-100 yds. Total investment was about $120 and it gives me allot of flexibility.

Dan Carey · Jul 26, 2018

Not sure yet. Bought a scope and need a spacer to fit my fat face, even after buying extended base rings. Just ordered a red dot, too to see which I prefer. If I prefer the scope, the red dot will wind up on a handgun.

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