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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best optic for .22lr plinker?

Posted: 3/11/2005 3:06:08 AM EDT

I have a Carbon .22lr upper from Bushmaster, and I'd like a new optic for it. Purely for shooting at the range, usually within 50 yards. I don't want to spend a ton of money, and reliablility is not a HUGE issue for me right now.

I'm kind of leaning towards the C-more sight, because it mounts pretty easily to the raised accessory rail on the upper, and its nice and light and looks pretty good as well.

Any other options I should try? Below $200 is definitely preferable.

Thanks.

Posted: 3/11/2005 3:29:44 AM EDT

[#1]

Invest a few bucks more and get an Eotech.....

Posted: 3/11/2005 4:44:07 AM EDT

[#2]

Well, I have an Aimpoint for my 5.56mm rifle, and a Bushnell Holosight that I have also mounted on it in the past. I realize the Bushnell is not as high quality as the Eotech, but performance seems pretty similar to me.

I don't really want to spend all that money on a high quality optic for what is basically a low-performing setup.

Posted: 3/11/2005 4:55:28 AM EDT

[#3]

I'm looking at the same criteria for my DPMS .22 upper. Anyone else have optics on thier .22's?

Posted: 3/11/2005 4:56:53 AM EDT

[#4]

AvengeR15,
I know I may get flamed for this...but i'll tell ya what, for a .22 Plinker I don't think you can beat a Tacpoint.

I don't want to spend a ton of money, and reliablility is not a HUGE issue for me right now.

A Tacpoint fits your need/wants perfectly. Sure some people will say get the "real" thing. But why? Why spend 300+ on a plinker scope. For me, my Tacpoint is just what I wanted. An affordable red-dot PLINKER.

Well, I have an Aimpoint for my 5.56mm rifle

Then it's a no brainer. You'd have a duplicate of your main rifle for training.

Posted: 3/11/2005 9:56:38 AM EDT

[#5]

I'm going to agree with madone.
My "serious" carbine has an Aimpoint. And my dedicated .22 upper wears a Tacpoint.

Posted: 3/11/2005 11:56:47 AM EDT

[#6]

Got an Aimpoint Comp M on my .22…

No compromise!

ANdy

Posted: 3/11/2005 12:14:58 PM EDT

[#7]

Walmart sells a BSA red dot that bolts right onto Pic rails for about $32. I have one on my DPMS .22 and am very happy with it. Can't beat the price for a plinker. Worth a try and you're not out much if you don't like it.

Posted: 3/11/2005 5:47:29 PM EDT

[#8]

I have a cheap 2-6x28C scope, I think I paid about $30 for it with rings and base

Posted: 3/13/2005 9:32:21 AM EDT

[#9]

Arguments for expensive optics fall far short with the .22rimfire conversions. They are just not needed. I would also look at the T-168 scope that has gotten so much attention lately. Still on sale from Clearview investments for $40. Hard to beat and it has become my primary optic on my Patrolman's carbine as well.

Posted: 3/13/2005 9:53:14 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/13/2005 10:01:01 AM EDT

[#11]

I have been using a C-more rail sight on my 9mm M16. It works fine. I am really liking the Hakko BED35 units. I have a couple and intend upon getting more. They run around $150 so almost $100 less than the C-More.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best optic for .22lr plinker?

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