I thought there would have been a topic on this already but the search said otherwise. So my apologies in advance if I failed to do a proper search. Has anyone used the CMMG .22lr conversion for there AR15? I have a lot of spare time to shoot right now and buying .223 is damn expensive. I guess I am just paranoid that shooting a .22 out of a barrel meant for a .223 isnt good for it. If anyone would like to offer there .02 it would be appreciated. Thank you.
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.22lr conversion for AR15
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Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
I purchased a NIB TacSol upper from another Hide member and haven't looked back. That thing is a blast and one of the "favorites" I bring to the range on qual days. It eats almost everything, mostly a nice diet of the Federal 550 pack stuff. You'll spend a bit more but I dont think you'll be disapointed at all.
My .02
I purchased a NIB TacSol upper from another Hide member and haven't looked back. That thing is a blast and one of the "favorites" I bring to the range on qual days. It eats almost everything, mostly a nice diet of the Federal 550 pack stuff. You'll spend a bit more but I dont think you'll be disapointed at all.
My .02
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
You are better off getting a dedicated 22lr upper: more accurate for sure and probably more reliable. A couple choices I know of:
Compass Lake Engineering: top-notch, cant go wrong here
Accuracy Speaks in AZ: same
Spikes Tactical: heard good stuff, but not sure if the barrel is as good as what CLE uses.
You are better off getting a dedicated 22lr upper: more accurate for sure and probably more reliable. A couple choices I know of:
Compass Lake Engineering: top-notch, cant go wrong here
Accuracy Speaks in AZ: same
Spikes Tactical: heard good stuff, but not sure if the barrel is as good as what CLE uses.
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
A conversion kit will get you squirting lead but I would go with a 22lr upper to get the most out of my trigger time
A conversion kit will get you squirting lead but I would go with a 22lr upper to get the most out of my trigger time
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
I've thought about a conversion, but have decided a Ruger SR22 makes more sense.
I've thought about a conversion, but have decided a Ruger SR22 makes more sense.
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
Go for a dedicated .22LR upper.
I've got a V22 which has been faultless once I started using CCI MiniMag's and SGC mags.
Not sure who distributes these in the US though.......
Go for a dedicated .22LR upper.
I've got a V22 which has been faultless once I started using CCI MiniMag's and SGC mags.
Not sure who distributes these in the US though.......
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
A conversion will work but if you have a 1:7 twist it's way to fast for decent accuracy. Rather than getting a dedicated upper I get a SIG 522. Thet are very reliable and accurate and eat anything you feed them. I've seen them priced as low as $390 on some boards.
A conversion will work but if you have a 1:7 twist it's way to fast for decent accuracy. Rather than getting a dedicated upper I get a SIG 522. Thet are very reliable and accurate and eat anything you feed them. I've seen them priced as low as $390 on some boards.
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MJPLEO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I purchased a NIB TacSol upper from another Hide member and haven't looked back. That thing is a blast and one of the "favorites" I bring to the range on qual days. It eats almost everything, mostly a nice diet of the Federal 550 pack stuff. You'll spend a bit more but I dont think you'll be disapointed at all.
My .02 </div></div>
Another vote for the TacSol dedicated upper. I don't care for the sleeved barrel LT versions, but the TacSol AR22 M4 Upper is pretty cool and comes complete <span style="font-style: italic">less a rear sight.</span> Add a rear sight or other optic, drop it into your lower and start shooting.
<span style="font-weight: bold">NOTE:</span> TacSol recommends the use of a round (non-notched) hammer with their upper for best reliability, but this seems to be a case-by-case requirement (a woman at TacSol told me that some shooters using notched hammers were fine, but others - myself included - have had to change hammers).
I plan on putting together another lower so I'll have a dedicated AR22 for my daughter to shoot, but below are some photos of my Frankenstein TacSol /LWRC M4 AR22 upper.
I bought a TacSol AR22 Receiver, Bolt, and M4 profile barrel from <span style="font-style: italic">crossgun</span>, then added a barrel nut, charging handle, A2 flash suppressor and cone washer I got at a gunshow.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">TacSol AR22 Receiver, Hardened SS Bolt, and 1:16 M4 Contour barrel:</span></span>
Then I bought a BLACK LWRC Rail and LWRC-logo Troy BUIS' and mated them with the rest of the parts I had acquired and created:
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">My dedicated Frankenstein TacSol / LWRC AR22 Upper:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Closeup of fore end and free-floated barrel:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Closeup of SS Bolt and rear BUIS:</span></span>
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MJPLEO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I purchased a NIB TacSol upper from another Hide member and haven't looked back. That thing is a blast and one of the "favorites" I bring to the range on qual days. It eats almost everything, mostly a nice diet of the Federal 550 pack stuff. You'll spend a bit more but I dont think you'll be disapointed at all.
My .02 </div></div>
Another vote for the TacSol dedicated upper. I don't care for the sleeved barrel LT versions, but the TacSol AR22 M4 Upper is pretty cool and comes complete <span style="font-style: italic">less a rear sight.</span> Add a rear sight or other optic, drop it into your lower and start shooting.
<span style="font-weight: bold">NOTE:</span> TacSol recommends the use of a round (non-notched) hammer with their upper for best reliability, but this seems to be a case-by-case requirement (a woman at TacSol told me that some shooters using notched hammers were fine, but others - myself included - have had to change hammers).
I plan on putting together another lower so I'll have a dedicated AR22 for my daughter to shoot, but below are some photos of my Frankenstein TacSol /LWRC M4 AR22 upper.
I bought a TacSol AR22 Receiver, Bolt, and M4 profile barrel from <span style="font-style: italic">crossgun</span>, then added a barrel nut, charging handle, A2 flash suppressor and cone washer I got at a gunshow.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">TacSol AR22 Receiver, Hardened SS Bolt, and 1:16 M4 Contour barrel:</span></span>
Then I bought a BLACK LWRC Rail and LWRC-logo Troy BUIS' and mated them with the rest of the parts I had acquired and created:
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">My dedicated Frankenstein TacSol / LWRC AR22 Upper:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Closeup of fore end and free-floated barrel:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Closeup of SS Bolt and rear BUIS:</span></span>
Keith
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've thought about a conversion, but have decided a Ruger SR22 makes more sense. </div></div>
My wife had a SR22, it was a nice rifle, but the workings were not at all similar to a AR style weapon. Its just a ruger 10/22 action dressed up like an AR.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've thought about a conversion, but have decided a Ruger SR22 makes more sense. </div></div>
My wife had a SR22, it was a nice rifle, but the workings were not at all similar to a AR style weapon. Its just a ruger 10/22 action dressed up like an AR.
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
+1 for a dedicated 22 upper. I picked up one of Spikes Tactical's dedicated uppers and it's a blast. Still a bit picky on ammo, but it really likes the federal bulk pack ammo and runs that without a hiccup. It's pretty nice being able to go burn 500 rounds and have to listen to my wallet cry the whole time.
Go for a dedicated upper, it'll be the best bet in the long run.
+1 for a dedicated 22 upper. I picked up one of Spikes Tactical's dedicated uppers and it's a blast. Still a bit picky on ammo, but it really likes the federal bulk pack ammo and runs that without a hiccup. It's pretty nice being able to go burn 500 rounds and have to listen to my wallet cry the whole time.
Go for a dedicated upper, it'll be the best bet in the long run.
Re: .22lr conversion for AR15
The dedicated uppers look great but I want time with a new AR. Will the conversions give a reasonable level of accuracy with 1:8? Will using a conversion leave deposits at the throat of the chamber and degrade accuracy?
The dedicated uppers look great but I want time with a new AR. Will the conversions give a reasonable level of accuracy with 1:8? Will using a conversion leave deposits at the throat of the chamber and degrade accuracy?
