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Posted: 1/20/2015 1:03:07 AM EDT

Wasn't sure where to ask this but since .22 is kind of a variant I figured I'd post here. What all do I need for a .22lr conversion? Have a squirrel and raccoon I need to take care of and rather than buy a whole other rifle I figured I may as well just buy a conversion for when I need it. And will I be able to just switch the two (.22/5.56) out back and forth or do I need a complete different upper? Thanks.

Posted: 1/20/2015 1:09:44 AM EDT

[#1]

Jut the drop in .22 BCG, and a .22 mag.

CMMG makes a good .22 drop in conversion.

Posted: 1/20/2015 1:31:27 AM EDT

[#2]

Same barrel, buffer, buffer spring and everything? So a bcg and a single mag and I'm gtg?

Posted: 1/20/2015 7:59:30 AM EDT

[#3]

Yes, that's all your going to need. But as addictive as these are, it wont be too long before you buy a couple more
Mags!!!

Posted: 1/20/2015 1:09:45 PM EDT

[#4]

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Yes, that's all your going to need. But as addictive as these are, it wont be too long before you buy a couple more
Mags!!!

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ill only need one .22 mag. I already have 10 5.56 pmags for real ones. .22 just gonna be for squirrel duty.

Posted: 1/20/2015 1:57:24 PM EDT

[#5]

I looked into doing the conversion, too and find it important to note that the 22lr accuracy out of the 5.56 barrel is oftentimes pretty poor.

I ended up just buying a (second) Ruger 10/22 and tricking it out. I'm still thinking about doing a dedicated 22lr upper as well.

Posted: 1/21/2015 12:27:36 AM EDT

[#6]

A ruger 10/22 is cheaper than the conversion kit.
Buy a 22 and take care of the issue

Posted: 1/21/2015 12:08:54 PM EDT

[#7]

Hmm. Good excuse to have another gun. Thanks guys.

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