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Posted: 6/21/2003 2:33:21 PM EDT
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I recently picked up a A2 20 inch upper that I will be using exclusively with a .22 conversion kit. What should I do as far as modifications to the upper for full time .22 use? Should I remove the gas tube? If so, what do I do about the remaining holes? Thanks in advance, - NeedAClip |
| I just don't understand why you, or anybody else for that matter, would buy a upper that will be used just to shoot .22 ammo. I got a M256 conversion kit and use it on mine, and fire 5.56 out it as well, I've been using it for the last 8 years, and it doesn't hurt the upper. |
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sfcret, I have a dedicated upper for my M16. In my case, I shoot 22s MUCH more than 5.56mm and it's worth it to me. I'll easily shoot at least a brick of ammo during one session. I bought the dedicated upper so as not to concern myself with the possibility of plugging/leading the gas tube on one of my 5.56mm uppers. Additionally, I like the idea that my dedicated upper has the proper twist and does not use the chamber insert. Dan |
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I still don't understand why anyone would want to shoot a .22 round at all. Ammo's cheap but so is reloading. Here are some reasons to help you understand: 1) Cost Factor: extremely cheap ($9.00 for a brick of Federal/$13.00 for a brick of Winchester Dynapoint which is subsonic for me) 2) Convenience: I don't have a range easily accessible to shoot 5.56mm. I can shoot my suppressed M16 in 22lr on my property and the neighbors never hear a thing. 3) Fun Factor: To me, and others, it's quite a bit of fun. It may not be fun to you, but it is to others. Hope this helps, Dan |
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Well then, I simply asked if it would be beneficial to remove the gas tube on a dedicated .22 upper. I picked up a cheap complete upper and an even cheaper .22 kit with a 30rd magazine, so why would I pay over $100 more for the same thing? Plus with the AR upper I still have the option of going back to .223 if I want. Different strokes for different folks I guess, -NeedAClip |
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