TheWorstKind
US Veteran
Cheating. That is what shooting the M&P 15-22 with a 3-9X40 scope is.
Went to the range today, and for the first time took out the 22. I had been reviewing all kinds of internet wisdom on how to sight in the A2 sights. I was a little skeptical that I could see well enough at 25 yards with my bare eyes (I have a good amount of life experience
). Turns out, I was right. Put a little 1" red dot target sticker into the center of the sigthing-in target - could not see it at 25 yards, either (this was an indoor range, meaning it is not real bright). Anyways, I pressed on, undeterred. First three shots (ever), way low and way right, about 1" group. Made the recommended adjustments, squeezed three more down range - good height, but off to the left. Came back on windage half the clicks, and lo and behold, the next three shots were all in the bulls eye, less than an inch grouping. AND I COULD NOT SEE THE RED DOT!!!! Must have been beginner's luck. So, iron sights are dialed in, 9 shots total. Not bad for an old Navy guy.
Next up, an el-cheapo Simmons scope goes on (traded an old vest for it). I had prepped the scope at home, and being that it sits on a 1" riser, I just had to bolt it on. And "Wow", I couldn't believe my eyes... I could see EVERYTHING now! Amazing. Used 5 shot groups to dial it in. Again, height dialed in first, then lots of tweaking to get the left to right windage, and I mean lots, and then...NIRVANA.
I shot a total of six 25 round magazines today (CCI AR Tactical, 375 rounds, which I found three boxes of last week at one of the local Walmarts, $24.99). No issues, and it was a blast eating up those little 1" red stick-on targets.
Coming from self-defense handguns, where it is all about center body mass, I must say, precision shooting is a ton of fun. Even though I shot at only 25 yards, all the basics apply; breathing, trigger pull, etc. I was amazed at just how much my aim varied when I took a breath!
Some items on order to improve ergonomics: Command Arms butt-cheek risers, .7" and 1.25". Being that the scope sits so high, I could not use a natural butt to cheek interface. Leapers up to 12" bi-pod. I used a borrowed rifle rest today, which doesn't fit the gun (I turned it around and used just the front rest to rest the hand guard on, the stock was high against my shoulder, with the left hand holding the stock at the swivel loop against the shoulder).
Taking my Sweetie shooting tomorrow morning, again at the indoor range. Hoping to head out of town one of these weekends to hit up some of the less crowded outdoor ranges out in the Shenandoah Valley (must go before hunting season) - I am itching to see (literally) what I can do at 100 yards.
Went to the range today, and for the first time took out the 22. I had been reviewing all kinds of internet wisdom on how to sight in the A2 sights. I was a little skeptical that I could see well enough at 25 yards with my bare eyes (I have a good amount of life experience
). Turns out, I was right. Put a little 1" red dot target sticker into the center of the sigthing-in target - could not see it at 25 yards, either (this was an indoor range, meaning it is not real bright). Anyways, I pressed on, undeterred. First three shots (ever), way low and way right, about 1" group. Made the recommended adjustments, squeezed three more down range - good height, but off to the left. Came back on windage half the clicks, and lo and behold, the next three shots were all in the bulls eye, less than an inch grouping. AND I COULD NOT SEE THE RED DOT!!!! Must have been beginner's luck. So, iron sights are dialed in, 9 shots total. Not bad for an old Navy guy.Next up, an el-cheapo Simmons scope goes on (traded an old vest for it). I had prepped the scope at home, and being that it sits on a 1" riser, I just had to bolt it on. And "Wow", I couldn't believe my eyes... I could see EVERYTHING now! Amazing. Used 5 shot groups to dial it in. Again, height dialed in first, then lots of tweaking to get the left to right windage, and I mean lots, and then...NIRVANA.
I shot a total of six 25 round magazines today (CCI AR Tactical, 375 rounds, which I found three boxes of last week at one of the local Walmarts, $24.99). No issues, and it was a blast eating up those little 1" red stick-on targets.
Coming from self-defense handguns, where it is all about center body mass, I must say, precision shooting is a ton of fun. Even though I shot at only 25 yards, all the basics apply; breathing, trigger pull, etc. I was amazed at just how much my aim varied when I took a breath!
Some items on order to improve ergonomics: Command Arms butt-cheek risers, .7" and 1.25". Being that the scope sits so high, I could not use a natural butt to cheek interface. Leapers up to 12" bi-pod. I used a borrowed rifle rest today, which doesn't fit the gun (I turned it around and used just the front rest to rest the hand guard on, the stock was high against my shoulder, with the left hand holding the stock at the swivel loop against the shoulder).
Taking my Sweetie shooting tomorrow morning, again at the indoor range. Hoping to head out of town one of these weekends to hit up some of the less crowded outdoor ranges out in the Shenandoah Valley (must go before hunting season) - I am itching to see (literally) what I can do at 100 yards.
but you sure are having fun! 
