ar-15 22lr conversion

[atfloyd]

Anyone with any experience with a 22lr conversion for the ar-15? Like to shoot the AR but would like to feed it cheaper..

[ChunkyMonkey]

I shot 22lr ar15 pistol before.. but never tried the conversion kit. Call mike at bowers tactical. He has a drop in 22lr bolt for $200. He might be able to give you some feedback.

[Circuits]

I've got two Atchisson kits made by Ceiner. Both run fine in semi, with just about any ammo (I used Rem. Golden Bullet 36gr HP and Federal copper-plated 36gr HP in the 550rd bulk packs). The Atchisson kits are also made by Spike's and CMMG now, so there are other sources than Ceiner. 10rd mags are standard, steel 30rd and plastic 27rd (black dog machine) mags are also available.

Only one of my kits runs right in full auto, and only about 95% of the time - but that won't be an issue for you unless you've got an M16 lower or RDIAS.

[gnihcraes]

I've got a conversion, just recently bought it, although haven't tried it yet... yet... maybe soon I can get out and let you know...

[Fal Grunt]

I have a CMMG insert coming in next week.

I'll post how it works out after a bulk 550 pack.

-myers

[mtechgunman]

Are there any negative effects of running .22 LR through a .223 bbl?

[Hoser]

Are there any negative effects of running .22 LR through a .223 bbl?

Yup. Accuracy is crap. And you have to clean it within an inch of its life before you should shoot 223 through it.

Get a Tactical Solutions or Spikes conversion with a 22lr barrel instead of a centerfire barrel.

[Fal Grunt]

I got the insert in while I was gone over the weekend. Initially it looks good, smooth function. I'll try and test it out this weekend.

Not to disagree with you Hoser, but the CMMG pamphlet that I received with the insert states that to clean the bore after shooting .22LR, fire a rifle round to clear the leading, then clean like normal for an AR.

Never done it myself, don't know if it would affect pressure or not.

-myers

[Cipthips]

why not do a 5.0 v8 conversion, im pulling one out of a eb fairmont this weekend, you can buy the motor, auto, computer, everything you need for 1200

[beast556]

I have a Stainless CMMG 22lr kit and it works great. It dosent like remington 22lr. The only down side is it spits oil all over you no matter what it seems like. Around 500rds of 22lr I try to run 5rds of 5.56mm to blow all the crap out. Best money I have spent in a long time!!!

Bryan