Leapers Red Dot any good??

[stick_em_up]

I've never used a red dot sight but I am interested in one for my 15-22. Looking to stay under $60. Any advice is welcome.

Any one familiar with the red dot below? What other parts would I need to make it work on the 15-22?
Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear

 

[BillyJack2012]

I would personally stay away from that. I'm not a Leepers / UTG fan at all. I haven't that that optic but I've had other UTG products that have been junk. Some of the UTG PRO stuff is better quality though. In the $60 range, I'd go with Primary Arms. You'll spend a few dollars more but it's worth it. I have 3 of those and two of them are on my 5.56 ARs. Great reputation, service and quality in an entry level priced optic.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_30mm_Red_Dot_p/primary-arms-30mm-red-dot.htm

 

[spider2k]

for $90 you can get the trs-25. its a bit more but proven and popular.

 

[sithlord]

I have this one:
Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear

on my 15-22. I have been liking it a lot! Perhaps not the best, but I'm hitting clay pigeons (3") and 2" plastic balls at 100 yards with it on a bipod...

It's 4 MOA, so hitting a 3" clay means you're doing something right...

 

[mc350]

It should serve you well on your .22...NcStar are also decent for the money....

 

[stick_em_up]

I have this one:
Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear

on my 15-22. I have been liking it a lot! Perhaps not the best, but I'm hitting clay pigeons (3") and 2" plastic balls at 100 yards with it on a bipod...

It's 4 MOA, so hitting a 3" clay means you're doing something right...

How long have you had that one? Does it feel like a cheap piece or decent quality?

 

[stick_em_up]

I would personally stay away from that. I'm not a Leepers / UTG fan at all. I haven't that that optic but I've had other UTG products that have been junk. Some of the UTG PRO stuff is better quality though. In the $60 range, I'd go with Primary Arms. You'll spend a few dollars more but it's worth it. I have 3 of those and two of them are on my 5.56 ARs. Great reputation, service and quality in an entry level priced optic.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_30mm_Red_Dot_p/primary-arms-30mm-red-dot.htm

Can you recommend a good riser mount for that one? Not sure I like the cantilever one they offer.

 

[Bamabred]

I have that Primary Arms red dot, and you the choice of a standard non-cantilever mount. I have the non-cantilever one. It's a good sight. I also have Leapers 3X9 scope. They make great scopes. The problem is their quality control. Sometimes people get bad ones.

 

[sithlord]

I have this one:
Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear

on my 15-22. I have been liking it a lot! Perhaps not the best, but I'm hitting clay pigeons (3") and 2" plastic balls at 100 yards with it on a bipod...

It's 4 MOA, so hitting a 3" clay means you're doing something right...

How long have you had that one? Does it feel like a cheap piece or decent quality?

I picked up the 15-22 in February, and selected this red-dot shortly thereafter (I used to be an iron sights only person). I've been to the range a dozen times since then, and shot 2500+ rounds through the 15-22. Since this was my first red-dot, I can't really compare.. But, then again, for <$50, it has held up for me. The only thing I *think* I wish this had was alternate reticles (like a cross-hair or circle+dot).

Bottom line, I've had it for 2 months, same battery, and it's still holding zero. Was shooting paint balls glued to golf tees at 50 yards with it.. Even the wife hits clays at 100 yds.

I keep telling my dad (who taught me with a bolt-action iron sights) that the red-dot feels like cheating... You only have to line up two items (dot+target), not three (rear, front, target). Since the red-dot has infinite parallax, you don't have to worry about your head position - what ever you see the red dot on, that's what you're going to hit... It also turned me into a two-eye shooter... Damn is that cool to have the sight just disappear altogether...

I did shoot an AR with an EOTech.. The circle+dot was nice, but it didn't significantly improve my shots. Given the cost differential....

I have no doubt that the Primary Arms and Bushnell TRS-25 are excellent red-dots that don't cost much more than this. Longer battery life, smaller MOA (I think both are 3 MOA). The PA and Bushnell have excellent reviews, to be sure, and I'm sure would handle fine. For me, though, other than the multi-reticle, I can't complain about the UTG at all. I'm not hunting with it either, but I've used it in bright sunlight and low light...

Anyhow, hope that helps..

 

[stick_em_up]

Sithlord, thanks for that info. I'll really have to put this one into consideration.

 

[rgkitchen]

I've had this model on my 9mm HiPoint carbine for almost a year . . . .

Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear

It has held zero and I am able to make 2"-3" groups at 50 yards all day long. It has a 4MOA dot with a 60MOA circle around it. I find that the circle dot sight helps me get onto the target a lot faster than the dot alone.

35 Shots @ 50 yards - Six of the shots in the lower left quadrant were sight-in shots.

 

[stick_em_up]

That's a pretty sweet Hi Point. You like it?

 

[mp15.22]

Personally i have the UTG red/green and i like it. I got it for $30 bucks at my lgs. It zeroes in perfect and at 50/100yds i have the UTG 3X magnifier. No need to spend the same amount on a red dot for the same amount that the rifle cost.

 

[NOLASHOOTER]

I have one mounted on my 5.56 and it has held up so far in about 500 rounds. It has held zero even after having removed it and put it back on. Would I get another one, sure. However, for my new 15-22 I will be getting either the Bushnell TRS25 or a scope.

 

[Guys1911]

Natchez has an Osprey compact for $56.-, American owned company, Japanese glass, China made. Lifetime (no bs) warranty, mine is on the way.

 

[joshv06]

I have this one:

Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear

I love it, it's on my AR-15. Holds zero, Green and Red dot look nice.

 

[stick_em_up]

So right now I'm leaning towards this one
Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear
Haven't placed the order yet though, so I'm still open to any suggestions.

 

[rgkitchen]

That's a pretty sweet Hi Point. You like it?

Yes, I really like it. It is very accurate and eats anything I feed it. It's not a substitute for an AR, but it is sufficient for under 100 yards. I can't afford to feed an AR, so this is what I have for now. I have my firearms set up so that I only have to stock 9mm, .22Mag, and .22LR.

My collection was previously posted in this thread . . . .

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/213824-pics-your-other-22s-4.html#post136996280

 

[kiski]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Leapers/UTG red dots for the money. I have their Bug Buster 3x9 AO scope on my 15-22 and am really impressed with the quality.

 

[stick_em_up]

Leapers UTG Red Dot Sight 38mm Tube 1x 4 MOA Red Green Dot Low Medium

Placed the order for this one last night. Hopefully it serves me well. In my price range and two mount height options included. Thanks to everyone for all the advice.