Scope

[ff73148]

I'm looking for an inexpensive scope, under $150, for my M&P15 Sport. I want something that will clear the A2 front site. Thanks.

 

[oneyeopn]

You really dont need to clear the A2 front sight, the focal plane is so far down range that you wont see it in your scope. I know it sounds hard to believe but it doesnt. I have mine on risers and when I had the A2 sight I couldnt see it even when the big scope was almost touching it. I also always recommend Bushnell. good scope for the money

 

[cyphertext]

You didn't say what you want to do with the scope, or what kind of magnification, but in your price range, the Nikon P-223 scopes are becoming popular.

 

[ff73148]

Let me be more specific. I'm looking for a red dot scope. I'm also concerned about mounting it on a riser. I would like to have co witness in the lower 1/3. Thanks.

 

[cyphertext]

Ah, a red dot sight, now that is a horse of a different color! Many RDS in your price range.

Bushnell TRS-25 is one that I have on my son's rifle. Good little red dot.
Bushnell - TRS 1x 25mm


Also, primary arms red dots get nods of approval.
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_s/586.htm

And the Vortex Strikefire is also popular.
Vortex Optics - StrikeFire Red/Green Dot Low Mount

 

[WillP]

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[ff73148]

WillP,
Did you get the Vortex with the high rings and does it co witness? I guess the same question goes for cyphertext with the Bushnell and the Primary Arms. Thanks.

 

[WillP]

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[VTvibe]

I have the lucid holographic hd red dot....love it. Holds zero, four diff. reticles, and really looks awesome on my sport...also has a screw on "doubler"(2x) and its only about 200$ now, plus 30 for magnifier. Its 1/3 cowitness out of the box with its own structured mount. Does exactley what I need and use it for!

 

[VTvibe]

Meant to write it's the Lucid HD7... I was happy with my choice as I went through three or four scopes and red dots in that price range before sticking with it...

 

[cyphertext]

WillP,
Did you get the Vortex with the high rings and does it co witness? I guess the same question goes for cyphertext with the Bushnell and the Primary Arms. Thanks.

I have the Bushnell set up for absolute cowitness on my son's rifle. He has Magpul BUS. I had it set up for lower 1/3 by placing it on a UTG .83 riser, but he didn't like it, so we put a shorter riser on it instead.

My red dot on my rifle is a Millet Multi-dot. I really like this RDS and it is another one you could get in your range. Mounted in a Primary Arms cantilever mount, it is lower 1/3 cowitness.

As for the Primary Arms red dot, yes, they will all cowitness, either absolute or lower 1/3, with the appropriate risers or mounts, depending on the style of RDS you choose.