ar-15 22lr conversion

[Hoser]

I try to run 5rds of 5.56mm to blow all the crap out.

Bad plan, assuming you didnt scrub the barrel 100% clean.

All you do is squish all that lead and carbon build-up from the 22 ammo into the lands and grooves. When you do scrub it, it is a real bear to get out.

22 LR is filthy. Clean your barrel before you go shooting 223 through it.

[glucas]

I have the TacSol dedicated upper and love it! I have heard about poor accuracy in the conversions with 223/556 barrels so I opted for the full upper. Well worth the extra couple hundred bucks IMO. Put it on a dedicated RRA lower with two stage trigger and it Shoots nice little groups. I only have about 300 rounds through it, but I have not had a single ftf fte etc with bulk hollow points or solid points. I couldnt believe how well it ran.

[mutt]

I have both a dedicated upper and a conversion bolt. I have no problems with either. If you want tight groups, go with a dedicated upper. If you're just wanting to cheaply plink with your 'real' AR, then go for the bolt. My conversion bolt can hit clay targets out to 100 yards using a 3x magnifier. That's good enough for my needs.

As for cleaning after using the conversion bolt, I generally do barrel-only cleaning at the range after shooting 22 and then fire a few rounds of 5.56 to clear any gunk out of the gas system. I do a thorough cleaning at the house to get all the grit out of the chamber and lower.

[BPTactical]

I have used a CMMG a couple of times with pretty good results.
A couple of things-
1-Make sure that the chamber is CLEAN before you insert the adapter.
2-Lube the adapter with Tetra grease or similar before inserting it.

Getting the adapter stuck can be a bitch.

For the cost of the upper alone why not just get something like the S&W M&P22 or the like?

[rtg]

Got my Chiappa upper from copes today this is what it looks like...I have a few changes in store for it and will follow up with some pics and how it shoots...


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It was all together when I got it I had to take it apart and see what made it go...

[funkfool]

rtg - how much did that upper cost - if 'ya don't mind me askin'...

[rtg]

349.00 at Copes...Comes with one mag ready to install on your lower.

[Limited GM]

I've tried the inserts and a dedicated upper both. Having said that, for the money Id buy a 10/22 and call it a day. If you just want the AR look, theres plenty of stuff out there to do the job. I think you'll be happier and be money ahead usually.
PS I seem to be the only person ever to get a POS from Spikes.

[Casey333]

349.00 at Copes...Comes with one mag ready to install on your lower.

Does it literally drop in with the AR lower and buffer tube? No other parts have to be changed?

Thanks for the info!

[Hannu]

Never shoot .223 after using .22 lr adapter even manufacturer says anything !
I have changed several barrels ruined that way with CMMG / Ciener. Chrome plated barrel may get f****d up with just one .223 round after using .22 lr and without cleaning barrel and chamber very carefully.

Like Hoser said, get separate .22 lr upper. I have good experiences with V22 but Spikes looks nice too.