Red dot or scope?

If you decide on a scope, be sure it has an adjustable objective. Most AO scopes will adjust for parallax from 15 yards out to infinity. A typical centerfire scope is usually set by the factory to be parallax free at 100 yards. A typical rimfire scope without AO is usually set at 50 yards, so if you want to be able to shoot accurately at all ranges look for a scope with AO. Some of them are very reasonably priced. JMHO

The Bug buster has an adjustable objective from 3 yards to infinity, also adjustable parallax, lighted reticle, zero lock, adjustable windage and elevation, quick release mount, right out of the box. You can also use it with out the lighted reticle.
This is one bad azz scope for the money, you can't go wrong using one of these on a 15-22. It may a little hefty for a scope it's size, but the rifle is light weight to begin with, I feel it helps to balance it out and give it a more real feel of a true rifle. Heft means that their is some meat to it, not some light weight piece of junk. This scope is your best bang for the buck hands down. Zero it in at 50-60 yards and you will shoot 3" at 100 yards with it depending on your skill level. I shot a groundhog today in the head at 75 yards with little to no time to acquire the target.
 
Well, I went to the range today for the first time (ever). It was indoors and only went to about 22 yards. I used a bore laser to sight in the scope last night.

This is my first 4 mags at 22 yards with the scope. This is standing with no support. ( 4 corner targets are mine. The center target and 3 low shots were my buddy.)
 

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FYI, the adjustable objective IS the parallax adjustment. The are not different adjustments. Maybe you are thinking of the adjustable focus.
 
I think the question is not which one to get but which one to get first because you will want both. You are going to start on paper so go for the RED dot first. When you feel comfortable you will end up at a 100 yard outdoor range and with old eyes like the rest of us here you will want to be able to see the target and for that you will need a scope.
Sound about right?
 
I think the question is not which one to get but which one to get first because you will want both. You are going to start on paper so go for the RED dot first. When you feel comfortable you will end up at a 100 yard outdoor range and with old eyes like the rest of us here you will want to be able to see the target and for that you will need a scope.
Sound about right?



I already got the Bugbuster. Posted my first range report a few posts up. I will be ordering a red dot as well though.
 
Well, I went to the range today for the first time (ever). It was indoors and only went to about 22 yards. I used a bore laser to sight in the scope last night.

This is my first 4 mags at 22 yards with the scope. This is standing with no support. ( 4 corner targets are mine. The center target and 3 low shots were my buddy.)

Not bad if this was your first time at a range. Let us know how you make out with the scope once you've found your shooting legs.

A decent scope should be able to get your groupings out to 50 yards. You were less than half of that, but again, not to shabby for your first time.
 
Yeah, today was my first time shooting ever (besides 4 or 5 rounds of .22 when I was 12.)

I also bought a .40 cal Glock 23 and the guys I went with had a S&W "Bodyguard" .380, a .45 Taurus, and a Ruger SR22.
This is my first two mags with the Ruger, Glock, and S&W from 20'.

I also fire a bit fast compared to everyone else that was at the range. The orange target from the 15-22 was probably about 6 or 7 seconds for each group. Once I send the first shot down range I was basically pulling till empty. First day, I'll get better.
 

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Exactly!!

This is what my wife is afraid of. I have a tendency to go overboard when I get into something. I call it being thorough and prepared. All she sees is $$$$.

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About a year ago, "we" decided we needed a home defense weapon. So, I bought an SR9 and I caught the disease and we (I) now own 6 pistols and a M&P 15-22. It's a sickness I tell ya! But one that I hope I don't get cured of. LOL
 
About a year ago, "we" decided we needed a home defense weapon. So, I bought an SR9 and I caught the disease and we (I) now own 6 pistols and a M&P 15-22. It's a sickness I tell ya! But one that I hope I don't get cured of. LOL



Yep, I picked up my Glock 23 the day my permit was issued. 3 days later I picked up the 15-22 along with a bunch of accessories. I almost bought a Sig 226 with a .22 conversion kit last week but it was gone when I went back to the shop the next day. Today I was at the range and ended up buying a Ruger 22/45 MKIII. I'll most likely buy a 1911 as well and maybe an M&P 10 as a Christmas present to myself. Sometimes the wife is right after all.:rolleyes:

Oh yeah, I'd like to add a revolver to the list as well.
 
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Has anyone tried the center point 4-16x40mm scope ?? $60.00 I would be using it for 100+ yards of plinkin.
 
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