Your 5.56 AR Converted to .22

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Mark Mags

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Hey Gang,

So I am looking at running my Stag Arms AR with their proprietary .22lr coversion kit. Just wondering if anyone has done it and what are your reviews?
Is it worth the cash to run your AR as a .22 as opposed to run a proper .22?
Does it really help with muscle memory?

Let's hear what y'all have to say.
 
well i don't have any experience with that specific conversion kit but IMO yes its better to get a .22 kit them a .22 rifle. It give you more trigger time for your money. The muscle memory is gona be the same and you can try out some accessories and see what works for you without having to shoot 223/556. The more you shoot your ar the best. I don't know for you but I can't afford 555 round every weekend if I shoot 5.56 ;)
 
Mark Mags said:
Is it worth the cash to run your AR as a .22 as opposed to run a proper .22?
Does it really help with muscle memory?
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Yes.

With the one caveat that I would run jacketed .22lr to avoid excessive leading. Otherwise for learning to run your platform like a boss it can't be beat.
 
Mark Mags said:
Is it worth the cash to run your AR as a .22 as opposed to run a proper .22? Does it really help with muscle memory?
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Yes it does help. I have a Spike's Tactical .22LR conversion kit that I use quite often. Spike`s no longer makes the kits but they honour the lifetime warranty. The neck on the chamber insert cracked and Spike`s had a new kit to my house in about 2 weeks after I contacted them.

I use copper washed ammo to reduce leading and find the kit works best with lots of oil. I can do about 400 rounds and then I need to wipe the kit down and apply more oil.

Make sure you end each range session with some .223 to blow all the carbon out of the gas tube.
 
Cool.. didnt realize there is .22lr conversion kit for ARs. That will be on my must have list for my first AR built. Great way to practice with AR with cheap ammos. I also found CMMG also makes .22lr conversion kit and is available from a local dealer. Anyone can shed some light on the difference of those two?? What other .22lv AR conversion kit is available out there??
 
"...help with muscle memory?..." It's more about practicing sight picture and trigger control with a bang. Dry fire practice will do that too, but isn't the same thing.
"...Spike's had..." Nothing like the customer service from most firearms related companies.
 
GarDian said:
Cool.. didnt realize there is .22lr conversion kit for ARs. That will be on my must have list for my first AR built. Great way to practice with AR with cheap ammos. I also found CMMG also makes .22lr conversion kit and is available from a local dealer. Anyone can shed some light on the difference of those two?? What other .22lv AR conversion kit is available out there??
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A friend of mine has a two CMMG kits (blue and chromed) and they are identical to the discontinued Spike's Tactical kit. The chromed seems more reliable (almost like the chrome acts as a lubricant or is smoother).
 
I run the CMMG Alpha kit (the basic kit) in my PWS MK107 and it has run flawless. Not to mention its is fun as hell shooting steel targets at 25 yards out of 25 round mags!
 
sunray said:
"...help with muscle memory?..." It's more about practicing sight picture and trigger control with a bang. Dry fire practice will do that too, but isn't the same thing.
"...Spike's had..." Nothing like the customer service from most firearms related companies.
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so how do you call sight picture and trigger control if they are not part of the muscle memory? I'm not talking about 300yrd shoot here I'm talking about training on a platform.
 
My thought is that I'd rather shoot 'my' AR when I'm doing rim fire practice instead of a 'different' AR. With a 22 conversion I'm shooting 'my' trigger, optics, stock, etc. I think my trigger time is more valuable on my gun for muscle memory.
 
for 300 bucks you pay for kit, and bdm mags, thats about 1k of .223. I found I gained nothing from having a conversion kit that I couldnt' get from regular strength ammo.
 
nza said:
for 300 bucks you pay for kit, and bdm mags, thats about 1k of .223. I found I gained nothing from having a conversion kit that I couldnt' get from regular strength ammo.
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I hear you but the logic is the 1000 after that, then the next, and next etc...

And all of the sudden you're in the money

But it all depends how much the OP (or any of us) actually practice
 
Love my Spikes Tactical conversion kit... Saves me allot of money... and I can shot 28 Rounds at the time....


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