Another what scope thread.

[fonzy]

My rifle is the awesome M&P 15-22. I didn't buy this rifle as a trainer since I don't have a full size AR nor do I want one. I don't plan on using it at close range as defense weapon (willingly). I just bought it to target shoot and to do what 22s do. The reason I went with this more expensive route then perhaps ruger or marlin, is I think this is cooler, yea that's it my justification.

I want to put a scope on it. Now this is an average what $500 rifle? So one should not insult with swap meet optics right?

I would love to put on a Nikon ProStaff with the BDC recticle. I love how that Spot on program works.

Another cheaper route that I thought of was this http://www.hawkeoptics.com/hawke-spo...o-mil-dot.html.

I was thinking of using the mildots not as range finders per say, more of holdovers. Perhaps zero at 50 next dot down 75 next 100 and so forth. I know it would not be dead on but imagine I'd be close to the target.

Can it be done? Will it work? The reason I went with a fixed power is so I can take the variable of magnification out of it. That way the dots represent the same range everytime. The Adjustable Objective is that I can be focused weather it be 50 to 150 even more on the target and worked the dots.

[FredoSD]

I'm in the same boat. Can not swing for a LEO or other high dollar glass. I started looking at the Mueller line. Pretty decent reviews, I'm about convinced to pull the trigger and order one up.

[fonzy]

I hear you. I feel silly worrying about the price considering what I paid for the rifle. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't . Plus it's like how often will I be shooting, and it's not for hunting so it's not critical to make first shot hits although it would be nice.