Can you build a better .22LR AR15 than a 15-22?

[2shotjoe]

Still acquiring the lower receiver and upper receiver so I guess I'll go with the M4 Stock and and put energy on the upper. A lot of hassle otherwise unless Nordic comes through.

I'd want my own handguard so a standalone barrel would be best. Also, I have a CMMG conversion bolt carrier that I use to convert my 5.56/223 AR. Is this pretty much identical to what is included in these dedicated uppers?

Much help guys. Thanks.

yup, you can buy a dedicated 22lr barrel with the upgrade part on the conversion bolt carrier.

[Glocker23]

What kind of muzzle device now to slap on the barrel? I dont think you need any flash hider or recoil reduction on a .22lr upper?

Just to look tacticool basically?

Guess a silencer has a purpose but that is no go.

[Merc1138]

What kind of muzzle device now to slap on the barrel? I dont think you need any flash hider or recoil reduction on a .22lr upper?

Just to look tacticool basically?

Guess a silencer has a purpose but that is no go.

Can't say I've cared about muzzle flash on a .22lr rifle. Brakes don't do much on a 5 pound .22lr rifle, if anything.

Could always throw on a fake can?

[Glocker23]

Can't say I've cared about muzzle flash on a .22lr rifle. Brakes don't do much on a 5 pound .22lr rifle, if anything.

Could always throw on a fake can?

Need a new thread called:

What is the coolest looking Muzzle Device?

Doesn't have to actually function.

This may qualify?

http://www.shadowopsweaponry.com/products/185-ar-15-flash-hider-rebar-wire-cutter.aspx

A2 Bird Cage is just far too plain.

[Merc1138]

Need a new thread called:

What is the coolest looking Muzzle Device?

Doesn't have to actually function.

This may qualify?

http://www.shadowopsweaponry.com/products/185-ar-15-flash-hider-rebar-wire-cutter.aspx

A2 Bird Cage is just far too plain.

I thought you wanted a cool looking muzzle device, not a "lamest looking muzzle device you've ever seen" thread

it's your rifle, put what you want on there. Doesn't really matter since it's a rimfire upper anyway.

[Intimid8tor]

I have a 15-22 and I was wondering if you could really build a better .22LR than a 15-22?

If so, would I even be able to find barrels and bolt carrier groups?

Or should I just find a .22LR upper and just go that route? If so, is there a clear #1 option?

If I recall, a rimfire rifle can be shorter than a centerfire rifle in California.

Thanks in advance for the help.

You have to define better. More accurate? Stronger? More reliable? The 15-22 is the most reliable out of the box and the mags are the best. They aren't the most accurate and not necessarily the most durable. I love mine.

[Glocker23]

No disrespect to the 15-22 as I own one and love mine but it feels like a toy compared to my Mega 5.56.

If a custom build cycles and is as accurate as a 15-22 I'm happy. I think really it needs an aluminum housing to get that heft.

[rm1911]

The lower with the rimfire upper wont need a BB. One nice thing.

If brown signs 374 then BB won't matter. They won't count as fixed mags anymore. The only plus is that rimfires aren't AW's so a lower can be in any configuration.

[usmcchet9296]

Tacsol uses the Nordic bolt and from what I have heard they eat ammo like a 10/22. I just got a JPNC22 upper and while its as costly as a centerfire I hear they are laser accurate

[jonc]

Always can be better !

[G21Shooter]

cmmg upper is great. Mine has been flawless. I also use MP15-22 mags with bolt hold open adapter.

+1 CMMG .22 lr uppers are the way to go for a dedicated .22 ARs. I also agree with getting a Better-mag magazine adapter, it not only allows you to use M&P15-22 mags, it also allows the use of the bolt release for realistic training.

http://www.redi-mag.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=52

I say .22 lr AR builds are better than M&P15-22s because you get aluminum uppers and lowers, the ability to use ANY stock or rail system on the market for ARs along with realistic weight. Also more spare parts and aftermarket upgrades.

I absolutely love my CMMG dedicated .22 lr AR, it is my favorite gun to shoot and it comes with me to the range every single time.

[Glocker23]

+1 CMMG .22 lr uppers are the way to go for a dedicated .22 ARs. I also agree with getting a Better-mag magazine adapter, it not only allows you to use M&P15-22 mags, it also allows the use of the bolt release for realistic training.

http://www.redi-mag.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=52

I say .22 lr AR builds are better than M&P15-22s because you get aluminum uppers and lowers, the ability to use ANY stock or rail system on the market for ARs along with realistic weight. Also more spare parts and aftermarket upgrades.

I absolutely love my CMMG dedicated .22 lr AR, it is my favorite gun to shoot and it comes with me to the range every single time.

Do you just use a bolt catch then from a standard LPK?

[jonc]

I wanna build 1 now

[H2H]

Do you just use a bolt catch then from a standard LPK?

yes.

[uxo2]

Wow, lots of stuff to look at on Taccom3G.

Another question is can I use my 15-22 magazines?

Regarding - http://www.arcatch22.com/

Do I need it if I am able to use my 15-22 magazines? If so, do I need to get a different bolt catch for that?

Thanks all. Great info.

With the Catch22 BHO you can use both without
anyother mods.

15/22s the BHO works as a true LRHO
BD mags..Work but dont lock back on last round.
Just like a normal CMMG conversion