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Posted: 12/18/2011 4:03:26 PM EDT
| Is there any reason/disadvantages/damage why I shouldn't shoot .22 with an AR and a conversion kit? |
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Accuracy will not be as good as with a dedicated .22 upper.
.22 is dirty. I always recommend using copper wash ammo like the Winchester 555 or Federal 550 bulk sold at Walmart. I fire 300-500 rounds, remove the .22 BCG, pull a boresnake through the barrel. Install the 5.56 BCG and fire 3 rounds. It will blow the gunk out of the gas system. Clean properly when you get the chance. Never had any issues. I recommend the stainless conversion from CMMG. It's reliable, stronger than the parkerized steel, smoother, uses less lube, stays cleaner longer, and is easier to clean. Dave N |
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Lots of info here
http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_3/15_Rimfire_and_Pistol_Calibers.html |
| Ive used my CMMG kit for years. Took forever to break in but is 100% now with Federal bulk 550 packs from wallyworld. My accuracy at 30 yards is 2" if i do my part BUT I get carried away and shoot as fast as I can and end up with a 4" cluster. If they had the stainless when I bought id have had it. Mine is parked. I put my5.56 bolt back in and fire a few rounds of centerfire then just clean as normal. I have a 1/9" twist that I use mine in. I have 1/7" gun that I don't use it in. Rimfire. 22 uses a 1/16" twist so 1/9" over stabilizes no use going faster withthe. 22lr.,.......Mike |
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