Rifle Scopes Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

[Patton63]

My seven year old has really taken to shooting, and I am getting him started early on the three-gun basics: a built-up 10/22 for "long-range" shooting, a P22 for a pistol, and an MP15-22 as an AR-style rifle. I'm interested in putting a low-powered variable scope on the MP15-22 - i.e. something in the 1-5 range. He will mostly use this in the 50-100 yard range, so I don't want anything too big, too heavy, or with too much magnification.

Choices obviously range from S&B's and other high-end optics down to pure "rimfire" scopes. Given that this will be on a .22, I don't want to break the bank by any means, but I would like something that tracks well, is clear, and is reliable.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks in advance for your help.

- Chris

 

[silver78]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

I can tell you how I scoped my MP15-22 - FWIW.

I bought a Redfield 2-7X33. See it here:

http://redfield.com/riflescopes/

Then I sent the scope to Leupold (since they own Redfield)and had them adjust the parallax to 50 yards. Total cost for the scope plus parallax adjustment was about $150.

I used a one piece scope mount from Rock River:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=385

Total cost for the mount was about $65.

All costs include shipping.

While I'm not going to put a super cheap scope on any rifle I own, seems to me that spending much more than I did does not get you much added benefit considering the limits of the MP15-22. It's a fun rifle that works very well with Federal bulk pack ammo - it's not all that accurate.

Part of my motivation here was to keep with USA products - sort of. The Rock River base is made in the USA (I asked them and they confirmed). The Redfield is full of foreign parts - but at least it's assembled in the USA.

Good luck with your scoping project.

 

[juliomorris]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

Look at the pentax gameseeker 1-5x?. They have decent glass and are resonably priced.

 

[TheOpticZone]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

I would also recommend taking a look at the Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32. A great scope for the money.

https://clearidgeoptics.com/category/36336/1/ultra_rm.htm

Jon

 

[RHutch]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

+1 for the Clearidge. have one on a 10/22 and really like it.

 

[Patton63]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

Thanks a lot for the input. I'm not sure if the decision has become easier or harder as I now have more scopes to consider.

 

[Patton63]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

OK. I have considered a number of options. Some seemed too big for the relatiely short MP15-22, others seemingly had quality problems and, then there was the intangible factor that my son threw into the mix - namely, I have a Nightforce 2.5-10x32 on my .223 and he would like to approximate the look of that. So, here is what I am considering:

First, the Leatherwood 1-4x24 with Burris 30mm PEPR mount: http://swfa.com/Leatherwood-1-4x24-CMR-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-Kit-P47565.aspx

Second, the Millett 1-4x24DMS with the same mount: http://swfa.com/Millett-1-4x24-DMS-PEPR-Combo-P42148.aspx

I like the fact that these both have pretty long eye relief. Beyond that, they both appear to be pretty close in specs. Any thoughts on whether one is better than the other?

Thanks again for your help.

 

[Rooterbegger]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

I would highly recommend the Weaver Classic 1x3x20
Link to Weaver Classic @ Midway

Have seen them on many an AR @ 3 gun matches I have attended

Great glas and price!

Cheers!

Rooter

 

[UserM4]

Re: Low-power variable scope for son's .22 AR?

I did an initial impressions review on the CMR here.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2045584#Post2045584

4th post down I think.