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Post by manofsteel on Feb 27, 2017 10:34:14 GMT -7
Thinking about either getting a dedicated 22lr upper or buying just the conversion kit. Money is not a factor for me on this as the whole project will be under $500 anyway. Which do you feel is more accurate between the 2, any other thoughts?
Thanks
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Post by Admin on Feb 27, 2017 11:20:35 GMT -7
Since money is not an stumbling block to getting the best, I can offer you my services to determine which is your best option, for $500 I can have your answer by tomorrow at noon.
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Post by rbglock on Feb 27, 2017 11:25:15 GMT -7
A dedicated upper would have a chamber & rifling that are optimized for the 22lr. I had a conversion kit several years ago that seemed to be reliable (although less than 200 rounds through it), but I was never happy with the accuracy.
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Post by roadking on Feb 27, 2017 11:34:16 GMT -7
I have the CMMG conversion. I shot it at the July 22match. IT cycled fine ect.. However it leaded up my barrel. Since I don't like the idea of leading my ar barrel, I stopped using it and actually bought a 22. I was using copper plated CCI mini mags 40 grain. Not sure of the cause, nor do I care. But as mentioned above it might be the cambering or the rifling.
By the way it is for sale. lol
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Post by spartan260 on Feb 27, 2017 11:37:02 GMT -7
I have an M&P 22 that I will sell you.
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Post by roadking on Feb 27, 2017 11:48:16 GMT -7
If you would like to try out the CMMG let me know. Its just sitting in the basement.
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Post by jc91087 on Feb 28, 2017 19:56:18 GMT -7
I've looked into the same thing before and ended up buying a dedicated 22 AR-15 instead.
Conversions and 22 uppers, from what I was researching at least, cost way more than what I could buy a 22 rifle for. Not sure why you want one but I was looking for a fun competition gun and something to shoot varmints with so I went with a M&P 15-22. Plus I was able to set mine up exactly like my 5.56 AR-15.
The M&P 15-22 is extremely reliable and will fire all 22 ammo (if you're a little diligent about loading the mags). So that's what my recommendation is.
Almost forgot but it's also suppressor ready.
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Post by manofsteel on Mar 1, 2017 7:54:04 GMT -7
Thanks for all of the input guys.
I want to get one for 22lr because I want to shoot steel at close range with it. Ive been looking at a 9" dedicated upper so I could put it on one of my registered lowers ad run my suppressor on it, but I wasnt sure if I just got a conversion how bad the leading would be. Based on the advice Roadking had about the leading I dont think I want to gunk up my 11.5" upper. Also didnt know how bad it would mess up the gas port since a dedicated 22 upper doesnt have one and its all blowback operated.
I think I will just go with the dedicated upper, now to find one that is a shorty. Ive been looking at the CMMG PDW upper but cant find it in stock.
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Post by manofsteel on Mar 2, 2017 11:14:44 GMT -7
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