Best red dot under $300ish to put on a 10/22 for plinking

[Sharpshooter3]

I have a take down 10/22 that I want to try a red dot on. I have experience with Aimpoint as I put one on my 460 S&W for hunting. I have been very satisfied with it. It seems to be great quality, and taking the recoil abuse quite well. I just don’t want to spend that kind of cash for a factory 10/22 that is just going to be used for plinking inside of 75yds. But on the other hand I want something that will hold zero and be functional. I was thinking about a sig ROMEO4 but not set on it yet. Anybody have a suggestion they could offer?

 

[flyer]

If you can expand your budget just a bit, the Trijicon MRO can be found on sale from time to time.

You would have to come up with a mount but I trust a Trijicon more than a China red dot and the lens is bigger so it has a nice FOV and it works well with both eyes open.

Battery life is great and the Tango Down cover will protect it from rough handling like a 10-22 is prone to receiving.

 

[dtdk]

Holosun and primary arms are great, and I have 4 trs25 sights on my 22 target pistols,. They have never lot zero.

 

[billmeek]

For a factory 10/22, I'd just stick a TRS-25 on it. I have them on a couple of plinker 22 rifles and they are adequate. I even put one on my Ruger PC Carbine which is basically a beef-up, 9mm version of the Ruger 10/22 takedown.

 

[winniethepooh]

I’m running a Romeo on my 10/22TD. Paired with my mist td it makes for a pretty light and handy package. Never had an issue holding zero.

 

[stilesg57]

Aimpoint or Trijicon if you want to spend a lot of money, Holosun if you want to spend some money, TRS-25 if you want to spend very little. I have several Holosuns and TRS-25s on multiple .22lr and .223 rifles, and one on a Buckmark pistol too.

I love the Holosuns in particular; I don’t think the extra cash for the Aimpoint/Trij gear is worth it while the step up from the TRS-25 is substantial.

I’m not 100% sure of this but I believe many of the Sig Romeos and PA red dots are made by Holosun.

 

[deersniper]

If you don't mind a full size aimpoint you can find used PROs for $300 and ACOs for $220-250

 

[Hellbender]

I have 6 or 8 of the Bushnell trs-25's, and they are impossible to beat without spending $300 or more.

 

[rookie7]

Burris Fastfire 3

 

[Hellbender]

If you want a Micro Red Dot, I agree w/ rookie7, the FF3 is a dandy, but the MRD's are much more fragile than the enclosed sights.

 

[wyld3man]

Vortex sparc would be another option

 

[hafejd30]

I like my Romeo 5’s. AR 556 and 300 Blackout. Paid around $115 for each

 

[billmeek]

For consideration: a Vortex Sparc II for $129 shipped:

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Use the code "MDX" to get the $10 off and free shipping.

 

[mgvince]

Look at Primary Arms red dots. Very tough. Mine have preformed excellent. multiple price points.

 

[Sharpshooter3]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Always a wealth of knowledge here.

 

[stilesg57]

Did confirm btw: some Primary Arms and the Sig Romeos ARE made by Holosun. So they’re literally all the same, and still your best call in a mid-priced red dot.

 

[DriftinG Z32]

I picked up a Burris FF3 for my TD here on the hide for cheap...about $110. After several range trips it has held zero, is aesthetically pleasing and functional IMHO.

My best 10 shot group at 50 yards w/ CCI Mini-Mag (excuse the flyer).

 

[Deleted member 10043]

I have a TRS25 on an SKS that I treat like the peasant rifle it is. Not a problem.

 

[clcustom1911]

For consideration: a Vortex Sparc II for $129 shipped:

Red Dot Sights | Electronic Sights at Brownells

Brownells is your source for Red Dot Sights,Electronic Sights at Brownells parts and accessories. Shop our vast selection and save!

www.brownells.com

Use the code "MDX" to get the $10 off and free shipping.

I got one of these on one of my AR's. Works very well and should do well on a 10/22

 

[KML7201]

I put a Vortex Venom on my 10/22 takedown.

 

[fanninland]

Used FF3 ($140) for my 10/22 TD. I initially put a Sparc on it but switched to the Burris in order to keep it more compact and lower on the rail - the Sparc, while great on an AR, sat too high for my liking given the ergos of the 10/22.

 

[MarkCZ]

I have a take down 10/22 that I want to try a red dot on. I have experience with Aimpoint as I put one on my 460 S&W for hunting. I have been very satisfied with it. It seems to be great quality, and taking the recoil abuse quite well. I just don’t want to spend that kind of cash for a factory 10/22 that is just going to be used for plinking inside of 75yds. But on the other hand I want something that will hold zero and be functional. I was thinking about a sig ROMEO4 but not set on it yet. Anybody have a suggestion they could offer?

I have a Truglo on a 10-22 and S&W Victory, they stay zeroed and have click adjust. I have had them for 4 years. No problems. You can pick them for less than $50.00 https://www.truglo.com/optics-red-d...ot.asp?catid=52E3D7409570433EBF69FA2CBEB51CA6

Mark

 

[Neuman99]

I have a take down 10/22 that I want to try a red dot on. I have experience with Aimpoint as I put one on my 460 S&W for hunting. I have been very satisfied with it. It seems to be great quality, and taking the recoil abuse quite well. I just don’t want to spend that kind of cash for a factory 10/22 that is just going to be used for plinking inside of 75yds. But on the other hand I want something that will hold zero and be functional. I was thinking about a sig ROMEO4 but not set on it yet. Anybody have a suggestion they could offer?

I've used the Bushnell TRS-25 ($89-$129 range) on my .22 Ruger, Marlin 795 and now taken a deer with it on my rifled Rem 870, a very reliable red dot. I also own three Vortex Sparcs, the original, Sparc II and the AR. exceptional civilian red dots. Used the on 5.56, .223 an 7.62X39. They will certainly serve your well on a .22 LR. Also the Vortex Viper, a very small red dot (a reflex) can be had around $200.