Sight/Scope advice for M&P15 MOE Mid

[S&WForty]

I bought a M&P15 MOE Mid (current sku# 811054) a couple of years ago, and just in the last 6 months had a new range open that allows ARs with most ammo (other range required their frangible ammo only $$$).

I am a pistol and revolver nut, so handling any rifle feels awkward as is lining up the sights for a target at a longer distance. I am getting used to the stance, but in my last outing the sights fatigued my eyes and/or brain. I feel a headache coming on just thinking about it!

My sights are the factory Magpul pieces:
M4 - A2 Post Front Sight
Folding Magpul® MBUS Rear Sights (look through little and big holes)

I was shooting a black target (the splatterburst glow kind). Lining up the A2's black post seemed pointless.

Would something as simple as painting the A2 post a bright color help, or do I need to look at other sights or scopes?

My intent is only target shooting.

One friend said something about any added scope may need to be raised to see over the A2 sight or remove it and change the gas blocks(?). Or one that sits at 45 degrees.

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[mikeyb2319]

I bought a M&P15 MOE Mid (current sku# 811054) a couple of years ago, and just in the last 6 months had a new range open that allows ARs with most ammo (other range required their frangible ammo only $$$).



I am a pistol and revolver nut, so handling any rifle feels awkward as is lining up the sights for a target at a longer distance. I am getting used to the stance, but in my last outing the sights fatigued my eyes and/or brain. I feel a headache coming on just thinking about it!



My sights are the factory Magpul pieces:

M4 - A2 Post Front Sight

Folding Magpul[emoji2400] MBUS Rear Sights (look through little and big holes)



I was shooting a black target (the splatterburst glow kind). Lining up the A2's black post seemed pointless.



Would something as simple as painting the A2 post a bright color help, or do I need to look at other sights or scopes?



My intent is only target shooting.



One friend said something about any added scope may need to be raised to see over the A2 sight or remove it and change the gas blocks(?). Or one that sits at 45 degrees.



Any advice is appreciated.

I have the same rifle and I bought a Holosun 515 red dot for it I am pleased with it so far I have only shot it to 100 yds, past that I think you will need a magnified optic, the Holosun fits my budget right now, maybe I will get a more Hi end optic later, hope that helps.

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[Westie1]

Your friend is giving you a bit of garbage. With either a red dot or a magnified optic you shouldn't have any issues. Do a search for co-witness with a red dot. As to using a magnified optic, once you get up around 3x magnification, the front sight is no longer visible.

I have both a red dot and a magnified optic that i use on my Sport II. From day 1, never had any problem with the front sight when using either.

 

[mobiless2]

Try something like this to see if it helps.

AR-15 Spike Front Sight Post for AR-15 sights with Luminescent Green Stripe

 

[Arm]

I like a red dot sight, co witness along with a flip up mil rear sight. works very well.

 

[rockquarry]

If you're using a 6 o'clock hold on the bull, your present sighting system should be plenty adequate as long as your target / size is appropriate for the distance you are shooting.

I'm unfamiliar with the target you describe. Perhaps it's unsuitable. A luminous front sight may work and so may an optical dot or other battery powered sighting equipment, but before you go to such gadgetry, give what you have a chance. You may find you need nothing else, unless longer range shooting necessitates a scope sight.

Should a scope become necessary, you might consider a good quality basic plain duplex reticle and not necessarily one of variable or high magnification.

 

[S&WForty]

I appreciate all of the replies. I will replace the front sight post with something like the Blitzkrieg post. That will be a quick and easy thing to try. Seeing the black post was my biggest issue, so if that helps, I'll wait and get a red dot setup later on.

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[mp.74]

Primary arms 2.5x prism on my moe middy. fsp is visible but I never notice it shooting I might upgrade to a qd mount if so I'd probably look for a raised one.