What Scope for M&P 15?

[Truckin]

Looking to mount a scope on my M&P 15 (811000). I have been looking at a Leupold VxII 1-4x20 or the Leupold AR 1.5-4x20 but open to other American made scopes. Looking to use it for Coyote with shots < 150 yrds. Suggestions on Scopes and even more important mounting? Handle Mount vs removing Handle? if you remove the Handle is there a conflict with the front site? Thanks for your help!

 

[~tc~]

I just got a Swift 1.5-4.5x32 and have been REALLY impressed. IMHO, side-by-side with the Leupolds, you'd be hard pressed to tell which is which - and A LOT cheaper.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Weaver makes a 1-3x that folks seem to be thrilled with. See reviews.

Weaver Classic V-Series Rifle Scope 1-3x 20mm Dual-X Reticle Matte - MidwayUSA

 

[chaneyd]

I bought a NCStar 3x9x42 Mark III tactical. Great scope. Dead on and clarity is very good. I know some people think they're cheap (which they are compared to expensive ones) but cheap doesn't always mean bad. I also put one on my M&P1522.

 

[Truckin]

Thanks Guys for the great suggestions. I'll check them out and see if I can compare them side by side.
Any ideals on my second item. I am really torn on how to mount it. Should I mount it to the handle of the M&P 15 or remove the handle and mount it to the rail? If I mount it to the rail will there be any issues with the front site?

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

AR flattop... below is a link with a fantastic amount of useful information for mounting.

AR15 One-Piece Mounts

 

[Truckin]

ChattanoogaPhil,

That is an awesome website. It appears to have all the info I need.
Many Thanks!!!!! You are another fine example of a contributor that makes the S&W Forum the premier site on S&W.

Truckin

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Thanks for the kinds words. And you are quite welcome, Trukin.
Looking forward to seeing pics when you're done.

 

[K1500]

I am debating the same thing right now. I really want the Trijicon Accupoint 1-4. A local shop has one and the optics are incredible. If I go this way I will probably use a Burris PEPR mount. The only problem is the $760 price tag for the scope.

A budget option I am considering is the Weaver 1-3 or the Miller DMS 1-4. I have mounted a 3-9 Weaver in the flattop with Leupold "see through" rings (to get extra height). The see through rings were only $15 and got the scope at the correct height. I think the 1-3 weaver would work nearly as well for only $150.

Let us know what you do and how it works.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I'm also debating the same. The one thing that's not appealing to me about the DMS is the weight. According to Midway specs-- DMS is a whopping 18oz. Add the PEPR (8.7oz) and I'll be piling on well over a pound and a half for a low power optic. Yikes!

 

[Truckin]

ChattanoogaPhil I love the link you posted and am trying to narrow the search down. I am going to the NRA convention in May (14th to 16th) in Charlotte and plan on looking at some of the mounts there. After I make my decision I'll post it here with some pictures. I have a Leupold Mark AR scope on order so I am almost there ......... then comes the light, laser and ................. I should have stuck with Hot Rods.

 

[Truckin]

K1500, thanks for the info. I'll check out those rings as well.

 

[~tc~]

I should have stuck with Hot Rods.

ROFL - rock crawling here, but I hear ya