New Black Rifle, Breaking in/zeroing?

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Hey guys,

Finally got all my paperwork in order. Just recently bought a brand new S&W M&P 15-22lr with compensator. I know that I have to clean the gun before shooting it for the first time. I did a quick search on here and couldn't find much.

1. Do I have to "zero" the sights of my rifle and how?
2. Is breaking in necessary, and what are some methods?

Thanks a lot.
 
No you don't need to break in the rifle.

As for zeroing your sights, in pretty much all cases you'll have to make some slight adjustments. The exact method of doing that will depend on what exact sights you have. Make sure you know how your sights are supposed to be used before you start turning dials and spinning screws.
 
Congratulations on a fine rifle!

As a fellow M&P 15-22 owner, I agree with Stevebot-7 that no break-in should be necessary, but you may find that your rifle functions best with high velocity 36gr or 40gr ammunition. The irons on mine were zeroed from the factory, but if you find yours are off you should be able to adjust windage and elevation at the rear sight using the two dials - they're marked L, R and U, D which refers to the direction you want the point of impact to move (i.e. if you're aiming for the centre but hitting low and to the right you'll want to turn your dials up and to the left). Start with small adjustments until you get a feel for how far each click is moving your impact point.
 
Hello and welcome.congrats on your purchase. While you wait, look up sighting in your rifle on YouTube.. I found great videos for other rifles that still applied to mine.
 
Pop said:
Congratulations on a fine rifle!

As a fellow M&P 15-22 owner, I agree with Stevebot-7 that no break-in should be necessary, but you may find that your rifle functions best with high velocity 36gr or 40gr ammunition. The irons on mine were zeroed from the factory, but if you find yours are off you should be able to adjust windage and elevation at the rear sight using the two dials - they're marked L, R and U, D which refers to the direction you want the point of impact to move (i.e. if you're aiming for the centre but hitting low and to the right you'll want to turn your dials up and to the left). Start with small adjustments until you get a feel for how far each click is moving your impact point.
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Since you also own the same rifle, I have been trying to find some 10 rd magazines, but it's next to impossible... Know any places that have them? Saw a "restrictor" on Amazon where you put it in a 25rd and it limits it to a 10 rd. But you would still have to find a 25rd which is illegal..
 
There isn't a capacity limit on rim fire cartridges i.e. 22lr - so you're good to go with the 25 rounder ! just be careful as most US distributers cannot or will not export to Canada
 
AROD89 said:
There isn't a capacity limit on rim fire cartridges i.e. 22lr - so you're good to go with the 25 rounder ! just be careful as most US distributers cannot or will not export to Canada
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Well, RCMP says differently, under current issues.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/bulletins/bus-ent/20110323-72-eng.htm

"Example:
Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle and 15-22P pistol chambered for 22LR caliber:

the 10 round magazine is unregulated
the 25 round magazine is a prohibited device"
Even more...
https://nfa.ca/sites/default/files/RCMP Briefing Notes to the Minister 1.pdf
 
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Pretty sure they are illegal. But, I just magically found a Canadian store that sells 25rd magazines pinned at 10 rds. Thank god. $30 a piece but hey..
 
Yep you're right, 15-22 mags are considered to be pistol mags so they have to be limited to 10. When I bought mine it was part of a sale at Fishing World and I got the spare mags at the same time. If you find yourself still looking for a source you could try them.
 
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