scope ring size ????

[Huntindad]

I did the search with no useful results.

I am looking to get a .223 ready for my grandson this coming up season.

i have a Smith & Wesson M&P 15T II 5.56/.223 full picatinny rail top. I have a simmons 3x10-44 mm scope I want to put on the gun.

I looked and didn't find a definitive answer. for the scope rings...should I go with medium or high?

I tried red dots scopes.(Sig Saur & Strikeforce II) Didn't get the accuracy I was looking for. so, looking to see if a scope is the answer.

thanx,

[Walker]

I'd say as low as you can get. Ar stocks have no rise at the cheek rest. I had to get a snap on cheek rest to get my grandsons eyes up to the height of the scope.

[Huntindad]

yeah, I'll get low as I can. Just not sure if a medium base will be high enough for the 44 mm. I'll look into the cheek rest. May need that.

[Walker]

I dontvremember where it got them. Both came together

[M16]

AR style rifles usually need a higher than normal scope mount. To be on the safe side I'd recommend a Burris on similar style p.e.p.r. style mount.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1548141657/

[mkk]

AR style rifles usually need a higher than normal scope mount. To be on the safe side I'd recommend a Burris on similar style p.e.p.r. style mount.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1548141657/

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[Chase4556]

Another vote for the PEPR. I had the QD version like M16 linked. It would actually hold zero if I removed the scope to run my eotech, and then put the scope back on. I just marked the rear slot for the PEPR to go back on so I didn’t forget. That part was a nice surprise.

[Huntindad]

AR style rifles usually need a higher than normal scope mount. To be on the safe side I'd recommend a Burris on similar style p.e.p.r. style mount.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1548141657/

I did get this set up. Appreciate the heads up on it. I also...ended up taking a Leupold Freedom scope off my 300 blk and putting it on this gun. Got it dialed in at 50 yards and now need to find a good deer round for the .223 to get it dialed in for him to shoot. pigs & deer.

[M16]

I did get this set up. Appreciate the heads up on it. I also...ended up taking a Leupold Freedom scope off my 300 blk and putting it on this gun. Got it dialed in at 50 yards and now need to find a good deer round for the .223 to get it dialed in for him to shoot. pigs & deer.

glad it worked out. For deer and hogs I like at least a 60 grain or heavier bullet in .223. My current favorite is the Nosler 64 grain bonded. But pretty much any bullet will get the job done with proper shot placement.

[Chase4556]

I’ve had good luck in the past with the Federal 62gr fusion.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001675619?pid=924416

[Huntindad]

I went today to get some Winchester 64 soft points, but they were hidden somewhere in the back(academy). I did buy a box of Hornady black 75 gn BTHP. I'll see how they do next week.

All about shot placement... But with a 7 year old...will be iffy.

My youngest son shot a buck when he was young(10 ish) . Walked up to a dead deer and ask him where he was aiming. He said back edge of shoulder. Deer was shot in the neck . I informed him of this and he said... It's dead ain't it! Couldn't argue with that.

[Walker]

You'd be surprised at how good youngsters can shoot. Factor in a little bit of buck fever.