Red dot for 100$

[Mike Marley]

I have very good optics on my M4; however I just bought a M&P 15-22 for plinking. I'd like to put a red dot sight on it for about 100$.

I know it will not be great sight, but it's only use is for fun. Not competition. If it can hold its zero and is not incapacitated with too much parallax, then it's all for me.

Suggestions?

[firefighter37]

Primary Arms red dots are pretty good for the price. That's what sits on top of my 15-22. I've been very happy with it.

[T2C]

I picked up a Tru Glo sight for the same reason and wish I had spent more money on a better RDS. When viewing through the sight, it is not quite as clear as a better quality sight. The sight did not hold zero and I had to send it back to the factory. It now holds zero, but the glass on the optic is cracked from recoil and the rifle being bumped around a moderate amount.

Tru Glo is not recommended if you were thinking about going that route.

[Mike Marley]

I picked up a Tru Glo sight for the same reason and wish I had spent more money on a better RDS. When viewing through the sight, it is not quite as clear as a better quality sight. The sight did not hold zero and I had to send it back to the factory. It now holds zero, but the glass on the optic is cracked from recoil and the rifle being bumped around a moderate amount.

Tru Glo is not recommended if you were thinking about going that route.

Yikes. I was actually. Thanks for the heads up

[Mike Marley]

Primary Arms red dots are pretty good for the price. That's what sits on top of my 15-22. I've been very happy with it.

That seems decent. How is the dot? Clear? Is it adjustable brightness?

[Keith E.]

I've had good luck with a PA Micro. You'll just has to work through the Aqua Velva optics.

Keith

[Mike Marley]

I've had good luck with a PA Micro. You'll just has to work through the Aqua Velva optics.

Keith

Does it help to slather the optic with Aqua Velva? I'll be the most popular boy in town, smelling all fresh and refined at the range...

Anyway, that's an interesting point, but for the cost, I'll deal with the aqua velva

[firefighter37]

The dot looks just like the dots on my T-1s. The brightness is adjustable, but I find it's nowhere near as bright on the highest settings compared to my Aimpoints. Considering its $89 vs $550, I'll deal with it.

[tog]

Another plug for the Primary Arms red dots.

[223to45]

I picked up a StrikeFire from PSA for $99 w/ free shipping , about a month ago. Don't know if they still have that deal. But I figure it would work fine for the 15-22 also.