Optics question

[go_vtec]

II like the Magpul pop up sights, and considering an EOtech red dot. Anyone know if a riser would be needed in my case to make this set-up a co-witness? If I do need a riser, what height should I shoot for?

You don't need a riser with EOTech. It co-witness with MBUS 2 BUIS perfectly.

 

[lsu2868]

Sorry, I just can't bring myself to put an optic on my gun that costs as much if not more than the gun itself. Just plinking around here...not going to war. I have found several on Amazon and at Bass Pro I am going to look at more. In the $50 to $100 range or so.

 

[timeighty5]

Sorry, I just can't bring myself to put an optic on my gun that costs as much if not more than the gun itself. Just plinking around here...not going to war. I have found several on Amazon and at Bass Pro I am going to look at more. In the $50 to $100 range or so.

I really do like the Bushnell TRS-25 red dot. $90 with a 20% mail in rebate is hard to beat!

 

[Squirrel Master]

You should be fine just sitting the EOtech on the rail. They are made to keep low. Your putting a $500.- $1000. scope on a $399. 22 ?

Sorry MM. I am new to the whole rifle & optics seen. I can admit I have very little knowledge when it comes to firearms, outside of safety. However, I am here to learn.

Valuable lesson #1 - do more research (especially regarding price) before you post. LOL

I had a guy suggest that set-up, so I asked about it. The more I think about it, he was probably being sarcastic

 

[Kayback]

There is nothing WRONG with that setup. If you have the $ then go for it.

Personally I dislike Eotechs on principal as all the ones I've used have died, while I've yet to kill an Aimpoint.

Personally I think Eotech and Aimpoint are both overkill for a range toy like the 15-22 and think many budget sights will do. The Primary Arms and TRS-25 are good examples of this. I am currently using an Aimpoint H-1 because I had a spare one lying around.

As a general rule the optic on your rifle should cost roughly the same as the rifle so their performance matches. In both rifles and sights you get what you pay for.

That saying is a little dated these days though.

KBK

 

[don5]

My son and I squirrel hunt with our 1522's. We have Nikon 3x9x40 rimfire scopes mounted with the P series or M series base. We did have ours on Risers but switched to the rings. These scopes have the BDC circles in the reticles that allow you to shoot out to 150 yards. It is really nice option to be able to turn your scope up in the woods while hunting. We also have a 45 degree mount on our rifles with a reflex red dot for the close in squirrel charges. It is nice to be able to tip the rifle and sight with the red dot. The red dots are sighted in at 25 yards. I would suggest maybe getting 2 risers and put your red dot on one and mount a cheap scope on the other. This way you could interchange optics as needed. This setup would allow you to see what optic setup you like or what would work for you. Just a thought.

 

[Maddmax]

Sorry MM. I am new to the whole rifle & optics seen. I can admit I have very little knowledge when it comes to firearms, outside of safety. However, I am here to learn.

Valuable lesson #1 - do more research (especially regarding price) before you post. LOL

I had a guy suggest that set-up, so I asked about it. The more I think about it, he was probably being sarcastic

That's what it's all about and the key. "Willing to learn" no matter what age or skill level. When any one person thinks they know it all,they become dangerous and it's time to switch hobbies. We're all here to help each other.

No worries. "We've" all seen 15-22's dressed to the hilt. They do look good too. Just thought a $1000. scope on a 15-22 ??? If you can afford it,run it. The scope will "out shoot" the rifle if you catch that drift.

My poor little 15-22 gets hand me downs from it's older brothers and that works out well enough. But it also gets used for "playing" with any new parts now and then too.

 

[Maddmax]

My son and I squirrel hunt with our 1522's. We have Nikon 3x9x40 rimfire scopes mounted with the P series or M series base. We did have ours on Risers but switched to the rings. These scopes have the BDC circles in the reticles that allow you to shoot out to 150 yards. It is really nice option to be able to turn your scope up in the woods while hunting. We also have a 45 degree mount on our rifles with a reflex red dot for the close in squirrel charges. It is nice to be able to tip the rifle and sight with the red dot. The red dots are sighted in at 25 yards. I would suggest maybe getting 2 risers and put your red dot on one and mount a cheap scope on the other. This way you could interchange optics as needed. This setup would allow you to see what optic setup you like or what would work for you. Just a thought.

I do that with scoped larger brothers,only I use 45 irons. I have a "cheap" HG on one. They work nice for a real quick back-up.