Thinking of getting a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 scope for my M&P 15. Trying to keep scope cost around $150. Is this a decent scope? What mount and rings would I need? Will the front post sight obstruct scope view?
The front post may obstruct the view when the scope is set to the lower magnification levels. It will ghost out and not be visible at 4x and above.
I have a Leupold 3-9X40 on mine and the front sight isn't visible at all on 3x.
This will depend on where the scope is set on the rifle and the scope itself. Some people can't see it on 3x, and some can. 4x and up is typically good to go.
I guess I wasn't clear.... It will depend on where and how the scope is set up based on the eye relief needed for the shooter.
In the pic above, the scope is mounted too far back for my preference. I was taught to shoot nose to charging handle in the military, so I would need the scope to move forward. With it mounted like above, there is no space to move the scope forward. I wouldn't want the scope interfering with access to the charging handle either. I want that charging handle to be readily available for grabbing from any angle. I also would not want my rings up against the turret housing... prefer for the scope to be more centered in the mount.
For mounting the scope properly, I recommend a one piece cantilever mount like the Burris PEPR. This allows you to move the scope forward for proper eye relief vs. moving the stock out to change your shooting position and how you mount the rifle. It also moves the ring out past the end of the receiver, allowing for better centering of the scope in the rings.
I have the eye relief that I like. When I shoulder the rifle I have a full field of view without changing the position of my head. It doesn't interfere with the charging handle.
Hello everyone I just joined this for and I recently inherited a. M&p15 sport 2 from my mom and it has never had a shell ran through. I put a bug buster scope on it but have not sighted it in yet due to I do not know if I need taller mounts. I know at low magnification you can see the front iron sight and at high magnification you do not. But I also had to remove the rear sight to mount the scope. Any info would be great. By the way this is my first ar.