Posted: 11/8/2010 6:59:57 AM EDT
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Gentlemen,
I've an SGC AR15 in .223 (1 in 8 Twist Barrel) and am considering a .22LR conversion system. Anyone offer any sensible comments/advice or suggestions? Smudger |
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In short, these conversion kits do not work as well as dedicated upper for the obivous reason associated with conversion kits & calibre differential.
Lots to read on the AR15 pistol & rimfire section where some of the US guys have done exhaustive back to back testing. What type of shooting are you ging to do with a .22" conversion ? Hunting, or target plinking at less than 50 yds ? Cheers |
| The big problem with these drop in kits, is that the twist rate on your .223 is waaaaay too fast for a .22 long rifle bullet. Unless you are prepared to stick to 25 yards shooting, and are happy with "loose " groups, then save your money for a dedicated upper. The drop ins were designed purely to allow cheap practise in a fullbore for cadets, soldiers etc, so they could use a familiar gun. |
| no more than 25yd plinking with iron sights. I've the obligatory 10/22 that one holes with remarkable repetition. I have already owned a V22 which was ok but ammo fussy to say the least. I'll add that the conversion kits are significantly cheaper than a dedicated upper and that was the real appeal |
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no more than 25yd plinking with iron sights. I've the obligatory 10/22 that one holes with remarkable repetition. I have already owned a V22 which was ok but ammo fussy to say the least. I'll add that the conversion kits are significantly cheaper than a dedicated upper and that was the real appeal At those gallery rifle type ranges, the conversion kits accuracy will probably do. I guess its a case of making sure it will fit your straight pull upper. I'd have a word with Bradders. He has walked the path of knowing what goes with what & what does not work. Best get it right first time rather than pee about with trial & error & then being stuck with a conversion kit that may take time to sell on here in UK, if at all. Cheers |