[ARCHIVED THREAD] - .22 conversion

Posted: 2/14/2010 8:10:26 AM EDT

Hey guys,

I've got a Colt A2 1/9 HBAR upper in the EE that is not selling. I am considering keeping it and converting it to a .22 upper. I am looking for suggestions on buying a conversion kit and what kind of accuracy I can expect from a 20" 1/9 HBAR.

Thanks

Posted: 2/14/2010 10:23:50 AM EDT

[#1]

Spikes Tactical makes a conversion kit that I will probably be looking into when $ permits. Click HERE

Posted: 2/14/2010 10:24:59 AM EDT

[#2]

I have the kit, it's a lot of fun.
Accuracy is what it is. Lots of variables.
Depends on the wind...etc...
Overall, for punching holes, it's a lot cheaper.
AIM had mags for about 19 bucks and you'll
want to get a couple.

Posted: 2/14/2010 11:37:03 AM EDT

[#3]

I have a Spikes Tactical dedicated .22 upper. I enjoy punching paper with it and love the trigger time it gives. As for accuracy, I normally shoot iron sights at 50 yards at an 8" target with a bipod. I have no problem with putting a .22lr in that area and I'm perfectly happy with that and really could not ask for more.

Posted: 2/14/2010 12:54:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Just bought the CMMG .22 conversion from Palmetto State Armory for 169.95 each and they come with three 26 rounds mags. Great deal. We shoot a lot more now with our ARs. Accuracy is good enough for the steel shooting that we do out of our 16" Stags with 1/9 twist .

CMMG .22 conversion kit at Palmetto State Armory

Posted: 2/14/2010 3:24:36 PM EDT

[#5]

Sounds like the fun factor is there for sure. I'm still a little worried about the accuracy though.

Thanks for the tips.

Posted: 2/14/2010 4:39:17 PM EDT

[#6]

What is your concern with accuracy? Are you going to be hunting with it? Or are you just punching paper and just looking to get some practice?

Posted: 2/14/2010 4:50:26 PM EDT

[#7]

I'm not a 1 ragged hole shooter but it's no fun shooting 4"-8" groups at 50 yards either.

What is the twist rate of a standard 22 lr barrel?

Posted: 2/14/2010 5:50:57 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I'm not a 1 ragged hole shooter but it's no fun shooting 4"-8" groups at 50 yards either.

What is the twist rate of a standard 22 lr barrel?

1:16

Posted: 2/15/2010 2:23:22 PM EDT

[#9]

+1 on the CMMG conversion. I like mine for practice, but it's not for competition or hunting. I suggest using jacketed ammo too.

Posted: 2/16/2010 3:01:32 AM EDT

[#10]

There's a whole section of the AR15 forum dedicated to Rimfire and Pistol Caliber AR15s...

–– Chuck

Posted: 2/17/2010 6:21:51 AM EDT

[#11]

Yeah, I forgot about that. I'll head over there and take a peek.

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