Looking to add scope or red dot to M&P 15-22

[sempreobie]

Have had this rifle for a few years and I can shoot "decent" groups at 50 yds with open sights. For challenge, and fun sake, I'm interested in adding a 1-4 or red dot in the price range of $100-200 that will perform well anywhere from 10-100 yds. I've read quite a bit about the Vortex Crossfire II and Strikefire, but would like to hear from folks who have experience with either optic on this, or a similar platform.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Check with Alan @ AAA Optics on here he'll take care of you.

 

[PaulF]

What do you use on your full-power AR?

I have a Bushnell Holosight on mine. Basically, it is an EOTech without the extra armor. It works very well, and the reticule is the same as the EOTech that I have mounted on my main AR. I recommend using something similar to your main training weapon for training purposes.

The 15-22 is a great gun...I find myself grinning for days after range time with it.

 

[42769vette]

If your max budget is 200 bucks you better stick to the red dot. Mounting on the AR platform (what you have as far as the scope is concerned) costs 89 bucks, and does not leave room in your budget for the scope.

 

[sempreobie]

Thanks for the feedback. Full-power is next spend, that is why my budget here is limited.

 

[sempreobie]

Vette, does the Strikefire or Sparc come with the mounting hardware needed here?

 

[42769vette]

Vette, does the Strikefire or Sparc come with the mounting hardware needed here?

Both of those options include mounting. The cf2 does not.

 

[scoutsniper]

Primary arms! Also you can go cheaper on scopes because you don't have to worry about recoil!!! Lol

 

[Hop]

I removed my Bushnell Holosight, tried a Vortex 1.5-4x, took it off and ssettled for a RDS. Mine is just not accurate enough to warrant anything better. It's fun but shoots 6+ moa. One of these days I'll try the barrel nut torque check.

 

[sdtech58]

Weaver Kaspa 1.5-6x worked great for me. Can be had for about $150 most places. Nice glass and illuminated reticle. Eye relief was a little finicky at high magnification, but a nice scope overall. I felt it was good value.

 

[sempreobie]

Primary arms! Also you can go cheaper on scopes because you don't have to worry about recoil!!! Lol

The recoil comment is right on, and I have looked into Primary Arms. Do you think they compare to Vortex with regard to quality and warranty? Part of the thought process here is that the item may also be used on another rifle, or sold, on down the line without losing majority of the investment.

 

[sempreobie]

Both of those options include mounting. The cf2 does not.

I hope this question isn't too wide open, but here goes anyway. With regard to the budget, in your experience, what percentage of the cost of a rifle is "typically" spent on optics?

 

[croy]

The recoil comment is right on, and I have looked into Primary Arms. Do you think they compare to Vortex with regard to quality and warranty? Part of the thought process here is that the item may also be used on another rifle, or sold, on down the line without losing majority of the investment.

Primary arms has a sale going on right for a vortex crossfire 2 and a mount for $150.

 

[M67]

Primary arms! Also you can go cheaper on scopes because you don't have to worry about recoil!!! Lol

Just because it's a 22 doesn't mean you have to buy cheap optics for it. If you're going to spend a lot of time behind something, might as well stick good glass on it

That being said, under $200 with a mount, it's not the best glass, but Tru Glo offers a 1-4 tactical scope with a forward mount for under $130

Or one of these with a good mount, Aero Precision, or even the Nikon M223 mount, should be right around $200

Primary Arms 1-4X 24 Illuminated Scope PA14X - Primary Arms

Red dot, for the price, the Bushnell TRS25 is pretty solid

 

[KLB]

I have a 15-22 and have had both Primary Arms Red dot and Vortex Strikefire on it. They both work well on the rifle.

I am going to recommend you go with Vortex though and get it from Alan. He will match other site's prices and gives great service.

 

[sempreobie]

Purchased a Vortex Strike Eagle and Crossfire II from AA Optics. Alan was very informative as expected. Currently have the Strike Eagle on the 15-22 until the full power arrives. Will zero and practice with it next Friday. In the meantime, I'm planning to mount the CFII on an RWS 34 .177 air rifle. Someone commented that "Airguns can damage a rim-fire scope". Any truth to that???

 

[M67]

Someone commented that "Airguns can damage a rim-fire scope". Any truth to that???

Airguns can damage any scope (not just rimfire) if they're not built for the recoil and vibrations of an airgun

 

[42769vette]

Purchased a Vortex Strike Eagle and Crossfire II from AA Optics. Alan was very informative as expected. Currently have the Strike Eagle on the 15-22 until the full power arrives. Will zero and practice with it next Friday. In the meantime, I'm planning to mount the CFII on an RWS 34 .177 air rifle. Someone commented that "Airguns can damage a rim-fire scope". Any truth to that???
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I said that, and very true.

 

[42769vette]

I hope this question isn't too wide open, but here goes anyway. With regard to the budget, in your experience, what percentage of the cost of a rifle is "typically" spent on optics?

As an average (if there is such a thing) folks spend the same amount on the scope as they do the rifle.

The exception's being if you bought a 50 dollar rifle you cant expect to pay 50 bucks for the scope, and if you bought a 8k dollar rifle you wont necessarily spend 8k on the scope. Something to keep in mind, 99% of rifles are more accurate than the shooter. The scope deals with the biggest variable in accuracy "human error".

 

[sempreobie]

I said that, and very true.

Oops, I missed that during our conversation. Talking with an uncle today and he mentioned it. Thanks for clarifying before I made a mistake. I noticed this CFII Q&A on the vortex website earlier,

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