red dot for M&P AR 15 22 cal

[yugowego]

Aimpoint H1

 

[Vinney47]

I have the sightmark ultrashot on my M&P15x and it has worked really well for me, should be great on a 15-22. I have the Amazon.com : Sun Optics USA Electronic 23 x 33 mm Reflex Sight Red/Green Infra Red 4-Reticle Sighting Device : Red Dot Sights : Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31uGtKA%2BKYL.@@AMEPARAM@@31uGtKA%2BKYL on my 15-22 and really like it as well. Not quite as rugged as the sightmark, but just fine on a .22lr that isn't going into battle, and I really like the green option.

 

[gbcline0313]

I put a Sig Sauer 3x red/green dot on mine and love it cost about $175.00.

 

[gbcline0313]

I use this:
http://www.sigsauer.com/upFiles/CmsContent/documents/CP1_PrismaticScope8500857_HR copy.pdf

Love it.

 

[Gunzilla]

There many decent red dots that will work for what you want it for, and most were mentioned above so I'll spare you my opinion on those optics....for now.

If all your stages are under 50 yards a red dot should do fine.......but, if you have to reach out further you may want to rethink where you want to spend your hard earned dollars.

What you may want to consider trying a 1x4 scope that can be adjusted for distance shots. Our farthest shots in a stage are 100 yards and a red dot on a 22 is not the best choice. I started out using a red dot and tried a Burris LRS (Tac 30?), with the BDC reticle, and I'll never got back to a 1x red dot for shots beyond 50 yards.

Even on the shorter stages it can come in handy to be able to dial-in your optimal setting for each stage.

Now for the red dot advice, if you must have reliability then don't skimp on what you spend. I know it hurts to have to put down $500+ for a decent optic or scope but the 'guideline' is to spend as much on your optic as you did on your rifle....and that ain't hard to do with a 15-22.

Happy hunting......

 

[Manuel45]

Vortex SFRD-1x30 StrikeFire, hands down! I am surprised nobody has mentioned it. I am very impressed with its accuracy.

Vortex SFRD 1x30 Strikefire Red Dot Green Dot Riflescope Matte Black Brand New 875874001534 | eBay

 

[Ibmikey]

I have a Redfield Counterstrike on one of my AR's and it is an awesome performer that will take recoil and abuse without complaint. The other day I changed it to my 15-22 moe and without so much as one click adjustment it was shooting on at 50 yards. Check out this sight for a good quality sight with Redfield's lifetime warranty.

 

[batman4706]

I use a Walther red dot off ebay for $35.99.

 

[mn_doggie]

I have a TRS-25 and love it. It works great.

Recently on another forum, people complained about the LED optics bump that is in the field of view (about the 4-5 o'clock positon). The original poster said it wasn't there the day he mounted the sight and that he believed it was a glob of grease. Other people piped in saying it was normal.

All the micro sized tube type red dots have the same system. Sig, Bushnell, Aimpoint and Primary Arms.

Even after posting pictures of the $600+ Aimpoint MicroT1, people still said it shouldn't be there and that he should send it back.

It's a great sight. Just be aware that the LED assembly is visible internally; that's the trade of for a small tube version red dot.

 

[Kayback]

If you can see the LED projector while using the sight, you are using it wrong.

You should be looking at the target and have the dot hovering in your field of view. The tube and definitely the projector should be blurring into close distance clutter. If you can see the projector clearly you're looking for the DOT while shooting, not looking for the target and using the correct technique to bring the dot where it needs to be.


KBK

 

[mn_doggie]

If you can see the LED projector while using the sight, you are using it wrong.

You should be looking at the target and have the dot hovering in your field of view. The tube and definitely the projector should be blurring into close distance clutter. If you can see the projector clearly you're looking for the DOT while shooting, not looking for the target and using the correct technique to bring the dot where it needs to be.


KBK

My point is that people, whether or not they are using it correctly, complain about the projector.

When they pick the unit up at the gun shop, it may not even have a battery in place to view the dot. They hold it up and see the irregular tube outline due to the projector.

If they purchased the model, sight unseen online, they rush to the forums
two minutes after opening the package, and whine.

You can tell them they are using it wrong.

I'll let them know it's there ahead of time.

 

[Drunk3n Snip3R]

For the cost, Primary Arms. Enough Said

 

[noslolo]

I bought a utg/leapers when I started a pistol .22lr league. It was too big so i put it on my 15-22 and it does surprisingly well. I did buy a TRS-25 for my Buckmark and it works very well. If I ever use the 15-22 in competition I will put the Bushnel on it. For plinking the Utg is fine.

 

[Whitey66]

Check this out for you Question

I second that

M&P 1522 fun day red dot - YouTube

 

[JasonM]

I get the feeling that many of you chiming in here either missed that the OP wanted something for the steel challenge matches or aren't familiar with them. The targets are all close and relatively large compared to most other matches. For rimfire rifles, all five targets usually get shot within 3 or 4 seconds. It's a speed game, not a precision game, and it's lots of fun.

Go with a reflex sight. As has been mentioned, the basic ones <$100 all look the same because they are the same. I just picked up a couple more at Cabelas on sale, one for my 22/45 MKIII and another for my daughter's soon-to-be 15-22.

 

[tomcatt51]

I get the feeling that many of you chiming in here either missed that the OP wanted something for the steel challenge matches or aren't familiar with them.

Or only read the last post of the thread or are totally clueless as to what steel challenge is all about.

My 15-22 was put together for for Steel Challenge and Ruger Rimfire Challenge and it wears a C-more.

 

[BigWaylon]

Or only read the last post of the thread or are totally clueless as to what steel challenge is all about.

Or just read the last post and don't realize the OP asked the question in Jan 2013. Hopefully they have purchased a RDS at this point.

 

[eness76]

Lol... bought this scope for my 15-22 on Amazon for $37 and absolutely love the thing. Well-built, red/green dot have brightness controls and it's pretty easy to adjust the MOA. To quote my son after I got it dead on zeroed at 50 yards- "Dad, it takes the challenge out of it... it's like a video game now."

I have this one also and really like it. I have the one with the QD base. I liked it so much I bought another for my gsg 522.

 

[tomcatt51]

Or just read the last post and don't realize the OP asked the question in Jan 2013. Hopefully they have purchased a RDS at this point.

I read all the posts. I knew this started in Jan 2013. I was curious how many responses wer actually "on topic" by someone who seemed to have a clue what steel challenge is.

Of the first 54 posts, 4 qualify. The first "on topic" post wasn't until post #17. Hardly encouraging.

Recommendations for steel challenge optics is still a valid question...