scopes for mp 15 sport 2

[67Fairlady]

I just bought a M&P Sport II. Had been looking around and where I am at, I found the best price I could. Looking at this forum, I may have been able to get a better deal, but alas, I now have the gun.
I will be looking through the forum for hints.
First thing I will be looking for is a cleaning kit. Second thing is trying to recall how to clean it once I get the kit.
It has been way too long since I fired and cleaned one of these. Once thing I know that I will want to get is some sort of optics and again will be haunting the forum on what to get.
Looking forward to many new experiences with this gun.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Welcome.

slip 2000 oil and cleaner are great for ARs. A $15 GI cleaning kit or the commercial equivalent is fine.

as far as an optic, red dots have a lot of fans. eotech or aim point. They are solid but spenDy. Vortex has some good options. If you want to magnify it vortex is a good option as well. I think it is easy to over scope a 556 AR unless you want to start upgrading it to a real precision rig. The critters I shoot with mine are 200 yards and in and don’t need a $1000+ scope for me to connect. I have a Leopold 3-9 on my AR and it is plenty of glass.

 

[hereinaz]

What are you going to do with it?

I have a MP Sport I, and over the years it has had a red dot, 3-9 with AR reticle, and now has a 1-6 Strike Eagle on it. This is the most versatile scope that I have had. It has illumination and at 1x power it is basically like a red dot in many ways. It is easy to shoot with both eyes open. At 6x, I can shoot Gatorade bottle sized targets out to 300 no problem. I could stretch it further, but just haven't verified the subtensions. I haven't been coyote hunting for a couple of years, but the plan is to run it every range trip and get prepared for coyote once cool weather hits again.

 

[SEtoNWHunter]

Big question is what are your expected uses?

Fast up close? Red dot/holographic sight

Fast-ish up close and decent out to mid-range? Low power variable (1-6 etc.)

Fast up close AND good mid/long? Mid power variable (2-10 etc) OR fixed power (3x, 5x, 6x) AND 45deg. offset micro red dot.

Excellent mid/long range? Mid-high power variable (3-9, 2-10 or bigger)

Once, you/we know the intended use then it'll be time for specific optics recommendations

 

[hereinaz]

Big question is what are your expected uses?

Fast up close? Red dot/holographic sight

Fast-ish up close and decent out to mid-range? Low power variable (1-6 etc.)

Fast up close AND good mid/long? Mid power variable (2-10 etc) OR fixed power (3x, 5x, 6x) AND 45deg. offset micro red dot.

Excellent mid/long range? Mid-high power variable (3-9, 2-10 or bigger)

Once, you/we know the intended use then it'll be time for specific optics recommendations

Solid explanation.

For me, close to far, I would be at the 2-10 and maybe with an offset red dot or iron sights. 10x is enough for me to shoot to 600.