ar .22 conversion

[simpleman44]

Hi all im new to ars was wondering if the drop in .22 conversion bolts r worth the money. Or would i be better off buying a .22 upper. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[NateIU10]

I have a CMMG conversion kit and love it. Works really well and saves money with the AR.

 

[shooter521]

$169 with 3 mags for the CMMG conversion kit, vs. a few hundred bucks (plus sights/optics and accessories) for an upper with no mags. Hmm...

I bought a Ciener kit second-hand a few years ago. I've been shooting the crap out of it, and have not been disappointed.

 

[simpleman44]

Thanks guys for the quick replys. Thats what I was hoping to hear, just was not sure how tough and reliable they were.

 

[dom1104]

Tested the accuracy of mine last weekend, prone unsupported rapid fire, iron sights, about a 2 inch group of 25 at 25 yards.

Completly unscientific test but, gives you an idea.

 

[.452browning]

i have a CMMG .22 conversion also and it works really good....the only thing is mine is a little picky about ammunition, it perfers federal ammo and no lead rounds.. only copper jacketed work well in mine without jamming every 10 rounds

 

[DocIndy]

I've got the CMMG kit as well and it runs great with Federal bulk. It also likes CCI MiniMags. I got it at the 1500 from one of the AR guru's tables that are full of parts and uppers. It was $140 with 2 mags. The mags are a little steep themselves, but you can find them a lot cheaper than the $229 plus tax Gander Mountain wants for them.

 

[lovemywoods]

Here's an accuracy test I did last winter looking at both dedicated .22 uppers and a .22 conversion bolt.

I have the Ceiner bolt and am happy with it. If I was buying one today, I'd buy the CMMG.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...n_22_conversions_and_dedicated_22_rifles.html

 

[simpleman44]

Sweet, thanks. Looks like a no brainer.

 

[daclamdvm]

If you can wait 'til the next Indy gun show JR Parts has them for about $120 which is like way lesss than anyone else. I saw them there a week or so after spending $180, but I may yet get another if they haven't run out. I have the CMMG and like the others, have been very happy with it. Maybe a dedicated upper will shoot better, but I can't justify $400+ for a 22. Maybe if you were shooting competition. Even then I'd probably get a customized Ruger. For sheer shooting fun, its worth every penny.

 

[360]

For what it's worth, here is my "review" of my Tactical Solutions 22 dedicated upper I bought at the March 1500.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/85860-my_range_day_today_-_the_good_the_bad_and_the_ugly_lots_of_pics.html

Simply for a lack of time, I still have not got it functioning yet. All parts should be here tomorrow, and I will be back out with it Friday, with a followup to my review above.

I also have a Ceiner and I never had a bit of trouble with it, just thought I would try a dedicated.