Help please I have a red dot copy on my MP it isn't giving me the accuracy I want , what is the best scope , bearing in mind I live in the UK and can't get all of your scopes , regards Gerry 
Best scope for MP15
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I have a Nikon 2x7x32mm on my AR-15 and it seems perfect for the rifle size wise and scope power wise. I also have 2 AR-15's with Nikon P223 3x9x40mm scopes that are great scopes but a little on the big size.
PSA AR-15 with Nikon 2x7x32mm Prostaff scope
S&W Sport II AR-15 with a Nikon P223 3x9x40mm scope on it.
PSA AR-15 with Nikon 2x7x32mm Prostaff scope
S&W Sport II AR-15 with a Nikon P223 3x9x40mm scope on it.
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Kayback
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Any of the NC Star magnified scopes are GTG for .22LR. I prefer the ones with quick detach mounts but YMMV
trebor127
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Gerard try out optics warehouse here in England
I have this for 1 of my 15-22's
the parallax setting right down to 35yds and not the usual
100yds that you find on AR type scopes.......
Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x32 FFP Riflescope
keith
I have this for 1 of my 15-22's
the parallax setting right down to 35yds and not the usual
100yds that you find on AR type scopes.......
Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x32 FFP Riflescope
keith
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GhostMutt
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A difficult question to answer, simply because there are far too many variables....do you want high end or cheap or in between...What type of shooting do you plan on doing...bench, offhand, prone, run and gun? What distance do you regularly shoot at, how far do you want to shoot it? Do you want fixed power or magnification? Do you want a red dot or crosshairs? Without knowing any of these we can only tell you what we have on ours.....
For instance....
I mainly shoot my 15-22 at 25 yards, offhand, rapid fire. I like to get up close and personal with my target so i wanted 12x magnification, with the ability to power down to three. I wanted a close eye relief scope, so that i could easily get on target and easily repeat it during the shot 5 second exposures of the rapid fire stage. I also wanted it to look the part, simply for aesthetics. I 'ummed and arred' for ages....but the main determining factor when choosing a scope of any kind is the glass. Pointless getting a scope with bad glass, obviously the further up the price range you go the better quality you can have but not all of us have the spare cash to spend on a high end Carl Zeiss or IOR. I would advise you go to the higher end of your budget, you will not regret it. What ever you choose, consider, magnification/reticle and glass quality.
I ended up with the MTC Viper connect...which ticked every box for me...performs perfectly, crystal clear glass, has a huge FOV and looks schweet
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For instance....
I mainly shoot my 15-22 at 25 yards, offhand, rapid fire. I like to get up close and personal with my target so i wanted 12x magnification, with the ability to power down to three. I wanted a close eye relief scope, so that i could easily get on target and easily repeat it during the shot 5 second exposures of the rapid fire stage. I also wanted it to look the part, simply for aesthetics. I 'ummed and arred' for ages....but the main determining factor when choosing a scope of any kind is the glass. Pointless getting a scope with bad glass, obviously the further up the price range you go the better quality you can have but not all of us have the spare cash to spend on a high end Carl Zeiss or IOR. I would advise you go to the higher end of your budget, you will not regret it. What ever you choose, consider, magnification/reticle and glass quality.
I ended up with the MTC Viper connect...which ticked every box for me...performs perfectly, crystal clear glass, has a huge FOV and looks schweet
TAC
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The best scope has less to do with the rifle, and more to do with your needs.
The most common mistake people make is buying a scope that is more power than you need. This limits your field of view, it's not as bright, difficult to hand-hold, and often require the use of a rest, or a bi-pod.
The most common mistake people make is buying a scope that is more power than you need. This limits your field of view, it's not as bright, difficult to hand-hold, and often require the use of a rest, or a bi-pod.
TAC
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Get a Bug Buster ...it is 8 in. long lighted reticle mil dots and they make them correctly now...you won't be disappointed! AR15-22 and AR15 owner!
No offense, but UTG's Bug Buster is junk. More for an Airsoft toy.
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Help please I have a red dot copy on my MP it isn't giving me the accuracy I want , what is the best scope , bearing in mind I live in the UK and can't get all of your scopes , regards Gerry
The 15-22 is typically a 3+ MOA rifle. What group size at what distance are you getting now?
rickyblaze
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I'm using the vortex crossfire rim fire 2-7x32 on my 1522 and the same scope but for center-fire on my AR 7.62x39 . Both are excellent scopes for the money and a great life time warranty
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Jayclimber
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The best scope setup I found for my needs and use for my M&P 15-22 is my Dagger Defense Red Dot partnered with a UTG 3X magnifier with QD side flip mount! I have it zeroed at 50 meters where I use the red dot (co-witnessed with the iron sights) alone and out to 100 plus meters I flip down the magnifier! My use is for running shooting drills, plinking, and varmint hunting!
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Get a Bug Buster ...it is 8 in. long lighted reticle mil dots and they make them correctly now...you won't be disappointed! AR15-22 and AR15 owner!
You didn't say what your budget was, if it's on the lower end I have a bugbuster, it's the UTG Leapers 3-9X32 Compact CQ Scope. You can find it on Amazon in the US for $86.50, I picked it up about 5 years ago for about $10 less at the time. It was so easy to zero, only took a few rounds at 50 yards to get it perfect. I like the small size, it doesn't dwarf the rifle.
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Probably if I was buying a new scope for my rifle today, also on Amazon I would look at the UTG Leapers Compact 3-12x44 for $114.
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I got a Bushnell AR Optics Rimfire Rifle Scope 2-7x 32mm from Midway USA a few months back for $80 shipped. I love the scope. Great quality for the money. Nice clear glass and offers a good magnification range. It was designed for .22lr cartridge.
I have a Nikon 3-9X40 on my MP 15 Sport II which is probably my favorite scope. But as another member mentioned, it's overkill for the 15-22. I think the Bushnell is the perfect scope for the 15-22 in my opinion.
I have a Nikon 3-9X40 on my MP 15 Sport II which is probably my favorite scope. But as another member mentioned, it's overkill for the 15-22. I think the Bushnell is the perfect scope for the 15-22 in my opinion.
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I will be shooting indoor (25 yds or less) as well as outdoor. I want a scope with parallax adjustment (AO). My budget is around $200 or less (scope & mount). I don't hunt so this is for target shooting.
I like what I have read about:
BSA 3-9x40 Sweet 22 with Side Parallax Adjustment. This is the newest model of this scope with an AO turret on the side instead of dialing the front of the scope. It can be calibrated for 36/38/40 gr ammo without changing turrets. The reticle adjusts based on the ammo and range selected so no holdover needed.
Bushnell 2-7x32 AR Optics Drop Zone 22. This scope's BDC reticle is calibrated for 22LR High Velocity ammo. It is well built and easy to use.
I'd appreciate comments from anyone with real world experience with these scopes.
I might consider the Nikon Prostaff EFR 22 Rimfire but this scope is toward the high end of my budget.
I will be shooting indoor (25 yds or less) as well as outdoor. I want a scope with parallax adjustment (AO). My budget is around $200 or less (scope & mount). I don't hunt so this is for target shooting.
I like what I have read about:
BSA 3-9x40 Sweet 22 with Side Parallax Adjustment. This is the newest model of this scope with an AO turret on the side instead of dialing the front of the scope. It can be calibrated for 36/38/40 gr ammo without changing turrets. The reticle adjusts based on the ammo and range selected so no holdover needed.
Bushnell 2-7x32 AR Optics Drop Zone 22. This scope's BDC reticle is calibrated for 22LR High Velocity ammo. It is well built and easy to use.
I'd appreciate comments from anyone with real world experience with these scopes.
I might consider the Nikon Prostaff EFR 22 Rimfire but this scope is toward the high end of my budget.
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As I mentioned, I have the Bushnell, and cannot say enough good about it. It is solidly built and the glass is very clear. I'm not sure what the cost differences are between here and there, but you should easily be able to pick up that scope with a nice one piece cantilever mount for under $200. And it does have a parallax adjustment on the side. It has good eye relief as well.
.22lr at 25yds or less......... from a non-target rifle........
I use a Weaver 1-3x20 shotgun scope on several short range utility rifles... a Ruger 77/357 in .357mag and a Ruger Mini-14 in .223......they run about $180 or so.
