Scope Question

[Taker74]

I picked up a 15 22 the other day, and a red dot sight with it. After shooting it abit, I decided I want more range to see. However I like the red dot sight cause it's cool and enables quick close range. Well I found this combo scope labeled for the Ruger 10/22 but I believe it will fit my gun aswell. I'm just wondering if it's practical. Is it possible to sight both of them to shoot perfectly?

This is the scope im looking at.

 

[BP_Z28]

More details on it would be more helpful, I'm sure it has a name

 

[aguablanco]

It appears to also have a laser with a pressure switch. It should be possible to zero all 3 functions independently. How accurate that zero will be is highly dependent on the quality of the scope and mount. I have seen plenty of guys use the less expensive scopes with great success. I would read as many reviews on this model as I could find. That should give you a better idea of what to expect.
RichH

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

You could try a low power magnification scope (1X-4X) with some kind of reticle illumination. Using the scope on low magnification with both eyes open like you would any red dot would enable quick close range shots as you mentioned, plus give you more options as the distance from the target increases. No need for a secondary red dot or laser in this case. Put that money into buying a good quality optic. (As mentioned, an illuminated reticle is practically a must if you're hoping to achieve red-dot like speed from any scope.)

Happy hunting, and welcome to the 15-22 realm. You won't find any shortage of widgets, doo-dads, or opinions on this forum!

 

[Kayback]

That does look like a nifty piece of gear, but it will be too low to use on the 15-22 as is.

You'll have to get a riser to lift it about 1/2" or maybe a bit more.

KBK

 

[Unit505]

That does look like a nifty piece of gear, but it will be too low to use on the 15-22 as is.

You'll have to get a riser to lift it about 1/2" or maybe a bit more.

KBK

Why is it too low? I use a cheap halo sight that sits almost flush with the rail and it lines up perfectly with my iron sights and works great. Prior to putting my 40mm scope on, I had both the iron sights and the halo sight sighted in at 50 yards with the halo dot sitting perfectly on the front sight post. That combo setup should work perfectly.

 

[Kayback]

Because the sight line on an 15-22 is about an inch off the rail. If not a little bit higher. That sight seems to rest almost on the rail, call it 1/4"? I may be in the correct sight line, but I doubt it will be.

 

[Majorlk]

Because the sight line on an 15-22 is about an inch off the rail. If not a little bit higher. That sight seems to rest almost on the rail, call it 1/4"? I may be in the correct sight line, but I doubt it will be.

I would think this applies only if one is trying to co-witness with the factory iron sights. Or did I miss something?

From my viewpoint, I think physical clearance is more of an issue.

 

[Unit505]

My halo and iron sights line up perfect, but I see what your saying. If you had factory iron sights and a scope above 1x magnification, you would have to get the scope above the irons or invest in flip ups or 45 degree mounts for the irons.

 

[Kayback]

I would think this applies only if one is trying to co-witness with the factory iron sights. Or did I miss something?

From my viewpoint, I think physical clearance is more of an issue.

No, the rifle was designed with your head in one place and the gun/sights/bore in the corresponding place. There is a little lee-way, but if you have your scope flush with the rails, then you are hunching up too much to shoot comfortably/properly.

There is a reason most red dot sight mounts are raised off the rail, and it isn't clearance.

 

[Majorlk]

OK, I misread, or misunderstood, your post. I'm with you now.

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

Maybe some guys like shooting with the stock DIGGING into their collarbone......

Aside from ergonomics, there are some other benefits to having your sights spaced above the bore of the rifle. Like having a longer maximum point blank range, for instance. (And no, I don't mean the CSI definition of "point blank".)

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I'm a fan of dime store optics on .22s but I'd think twice about that one. NcStar tried to get fancy and put what looks like to be the same reflex sight on top of their MK3 scopes "Ultimate Sighting System" but there were complaints that it would not adjust enough due to sitting so high. Not sure if that was ever ironed out. That red laser won't be good for much other than at an indoor range or a toy for the dog to chase around the house. If you want magnification I'd suggest a conventional scope without all the ornaments. If you post the distances you'll be shooting then folks will be able to offer better suggestions for magnification.

 

[Taker74]

I'm a fan of dime store optics on .22s but I'd think twice about that one. NcStar tried to get fancy and put what looks like to be the same reflex sight on top of their MK3 scopes "Ultimate Sighting System" but there were complaints that it would not adjust enough due to sitting so high. Not sure if that was ever ironed out. That red laser won't be good for much other than at an indoor range or a toy for the dog to chase around the house. If you want magnification I'd suggest a conventional scope without all the ornaments. If you post the distances you'll be shooting then folks will be able to offer better suggestions for magnification.

I actually found the NcStar MK3 earlier today, and thought it looked good. The reviews were split like most things. Some bad reviews said it lost zeroing but they were shooting 223.
I'm not sure how far exactly i'll be shooting, I have a large amount of land to shoot at, rather than a range. I'd basically like to shoot as far as the gun can go accurately, and on occassion go close range and fire alot faster. Which is why Scope and dot sight combo appealed to me.