WK-180 .22LR conversion bolt

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Would this be something people would be interested in? I've made one for myself and it functions great, not sure if it's something I should look into for mass (by hobbyist scale) production.

Just like my 1911, CZ, and G17 I like 22lr conversions for sake of plinking. Thoughts?
 
RobertSM said:
Would this be something people would be interested in? I've made one for myself and it functions great, not sure if it's something I should look into for mass (by hobbyist scale) production.

Just like my 1911, CZ, and G17 I like 22lr conversions for sake of plinking. Thoughts?
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There was a thread about this a while back. There was definitely some interest
 
Ok, cool. No need to change barrels, you take out the bolt and recoil assembly, install 2 parts and it works. I've got gen 2 working perfectly still trying to figure out a simple solution for gen 1 rifles. This is cross compatible with MCRs and all AR180s really.
 
RobertSM said:
Ok, cool. No need to change barrels, you take out the bolt and recoil assembly, install 2 parts and it works. I've got gen 2 working perfectly still trying to figure out a simple solution for gen 1 rifles. This is cross compatible with MCRs and all AR180s really.
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So a .22LR barrel typically has a 1:14/16 twist rate. The WK-180 has a 1:7/8/9, which is typical for .223 rem. Unless you're planning on shooting much heavier bullet, less common .22LR, the twist rate is just not really compatible from .223 to .22LR.
 
Scotty454 said:
So a .22LR barrel typically has a 1:14/16 twist rate. The WK-180 has a 1:7/8/9, which is typical for .223 rem. Unless you're planning on shooting much heavier bullet, less common .22LR, the twist rate is just not really compatible from .223 to .22LR.
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If you're putting a conversion kit for budget plinking in your budget cope-AR, I don't think you're shooting at 22LR long range comps. You're blasting off a couple mags at a 50yrd range. I've had no issues or grotesque accuracy.
 
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I'd be interested in a dedicated 22lr upper as a kit or a complete upper. those AR15 22lr adapter units are useful only at very close range and I wouldn't expect anything for the 180 class to be any different. for me a rimfire bolt, carrier, recoil spring(s), and 22lr barrel as a minimum kit and I could access upper receivers and handguards from sources here in Kanada. pm me OP.
 
Scotty454 said:
So a .22LR barrel typically has a 1:14/16 twist rate. The WK-180 has a 1:7/8/9, which is typical for .223 rem. Unless you're planning on shooting much heavier bullet, less common .22LR, the twist rate is just not really compatible from .223 to .22LR.
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CMMG 22 kit in an AR with a 1:7 is accurate enough for plinking at 50 yards. I've shot 2" groups at 50 with a 1:10 twist 5.56 barreled rifle with the CMMG kit.
 
RobertSM said:
Ok, cool. No need to change barrels, you take out the bolt and recoil assembly, install 2 parts and it works. I've got gen 2 working perfectly still trying to figure out a simple solution for gen 1 rifles. This is cross compatible with MCRs and all AR180s really.
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are you basing this on a CMMG 22 kit, or using some other form of conversion.
 
barsik said:
I'd be interested in a dedicated 22lr upper as a kit or a complete upper. those AR15 22lr adapter units are useful only at very close range and I wouldn't expect anything for the 180 class to be any different. for me a rimfire bolt, carrier, recoil spring(s), and 22lr barrel as a minimum kit and I could access upper receivers and handguards from sources here in Kanada. pm me OP.
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Exactly what I’d be interested in. Buy and upper and an ar15 22lr barrel.
 
I'd love one, would probably be more reliable in .22 LR, at least in the piston not blowing up since you won't have to use it at. Heck, if you use a .22LR barrel you can make it shorter than 18.5" also!
 
I think thats what it may come down to unless I move to all steel construction, as an assembly with bolt and barrel it's easy to make, have it be reliable, and not cost a fortune.
 
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