I'm new to optics so I pose this question for you opinions. Was thinking of mounting a scope with a red dot sight off to the side at a 45 degree angle for the close and distance shooting. Would be looking to put this set up on a m&p 15-22.

 

Is this overkill and will the red dot sight be sufficient enough for the effective range of the rifle?

 

I know the sighting in will be a pain since its an X and not a straight up and down crosshairs. I'm ok with that.

 

If any have you have done this can you show pics of your setup and what you used. I'm not looking to spend a lot on the optics. Looking to go with a truglo setup cost on both.

 

Thanks

If you want magnification and Quick Red dot acquisition then there's nothing wrong with it. Im planning to add a burris to my CMR on the 45 degree mount.

I'm doing that exact setup on my 15-22 for OBRAMS multi gun next weekend. I got a small scope mount 1 inch rail off of amazon for 9 bucks. Should be able to adjust it to any angle

I'm doing that exact setup on my 15-22 for OBRAMS multi gun next weekend. I got a small scope mount 1 inch rail off of amazon for 9 bucks. Should be able to adjust it to any angle

 

I just orderd a PA mount for a cheapo 7x magnifier I have. Just in case there are any 50yd chickens.