New to forums, from Milton

[millzenator]

Hello everyone. New to the forum and new to gun ownership. I bought myself a few new Christmas presents! A POF P415 and a Springfield XDM 45ACP Compact.



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I do have questions:

On the AR, what BUIS should I use? I know there are opinions for and against BUIS if you have other optics, but if my optics fail, I'd at least want irons. I like the Troy set, but would I need the standard height to co-witness my red dot? If I preferred 1/3 co-witness with a red-dot, would I need a riser for the red-dot or other optics? Do most like absolute co-witness or 1/3? I plan on having a few optics to swap out, and would also like suggestions on a good scope as well ($300-600.) I am not sure what ranges are close by and how long those ranges are. I'd really like to try some 2-300 yard targets.

I'd also like to get a nice .22LR rifle with a syn stock. Suggestions? I read that the Ruger 10/22 is tried and true, but what about the M&P15-22 or the Baikal MP161K? Tacticool is not as important to me as accuracy and a magazine (no single shot)

I did order 1600 rounds of 55-grain, FMJ .223 Remington UMC from Cabela's. It seemed like a good deal at $280/800 rounds for target practice, once I find a good place to go.

Comments, suggestions and criticisms are welcome, especially suggestions on local stores with the best deals and best customer service!

Thanks!

 

[shootnstarz]

Welcome, you're off to a good start.

The Escambia River Gun Club is about the best deal on a shooting club, some other ranges are pay by the day.

I'll plug one for the 10/22, but have no M&P experience. Marlin model 60 is another good one.

If you have any questions I'm sure you'll find an answer here.

Rick

 

[ilintner]

Welcome!

I run the Troy micros on my POF along with a 1-4 trijicon, the micros are nice for the raised rail on those guns. Not sure about cowitness, but I can measure the height if you like.


As for your 22, I would suggest running a dedicated AR upper on the POF lower, my spikes tactical Uppers both run great.

Nice choice of weapons!

 

[Hunkyfish]

Nice Toys
Welcome Aboard !

 

[millzenator]

Thanks for all the welcomes. I'm sure I'll be spending some time here, trying to soak information up like a sponge.

 

[steponapoptop]

Welcome. Nice set up!

 

[barebones1]

welcome, my wife has shot over a 1000 rounds thru her M&P 1522 with out a single failure. that poor spinning green squirel catchs hell. I shoot the 1022 . they are both ( in my opinion) great fun guns. a brick of 22`s makes for a great , cheap afternoon

 

[millzenator]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Being new to guns, I will have lots of questions. I want to get my wife involved to, and want us both to get carry permits too. I've searched and found a few instructors close by, and would welcome anybody's experience with them. I'd also like to know where to got to shoot. In the past 3 weeks, I've managed to start my collection with the AR, the 45 and I just bought a M&P15-22. Thanks again all!