Any good .22 conversions for an AR-15?

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SkiingFool1974
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(5/4/02 11:27:25 pm)
Reply Any good .22 conversions for an AR-15?
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Anyone know of any good .22 conversions for an AR-15? I've read a bunch of bad reviews in various magazines, so I'm thinking that this would probably not be the best way to get a .22. Is there anything good out there, or would I be better off crowding my safe with another long gun? (Either way my wallet will be empty, but I'll have a big s**t eatin' grin on my face) .

Thanks,
Evan

jeeper1
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(5/5/02 1:03:04 am)
Reply Re: Any good .22 conversions for an AR-15?
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Although I have no experience with it the Ciener unit is supposed to be good, but for about the same amount of money you can get a ruger 10-22 and that can be souped up down the road if you want to.
I would go with a 10-22 myself.
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Tac401
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(5/5/02 7:49:34 am)
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Re: Any good .22 conversions for an AR-15?
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Ski,

The Ciener kit is the best, I've had mine for about
9-years without one failure, I like it because I can
still have the feel of my AR but yet shoot at a
lower cost however, after shooting .22's in the
AR, be SURE to clean it and remove all barrel
leading as this will cause excessive pressure
build up when you fire .223/5.56 ammo after
using .22-L.R. That is very important as it
can be dangerous to you and the firearm!

If you don't own any other .22's then I would
suggest what Jeep has suggested, nothing
like having a nice 10/22.
TFF VMBB Email Tac

rezeda
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(5/20/02 7:28:27 am)
Reply 22lr conversion
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Atchisson .22LR Conversion Unit
with 10 Round Mag

.22LR Conversion Unit The Atchisson Mark III By Jonathon Arthur Ciener, Inc.

This blowback operated conversion device replaces the standard bolt in .223 caliber AR type rifles and allows the use of inexpensive .22LR ammunition.
AR15K10 $139.00



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Extra 10 round mag for
Atchisson .22LR Conversion Unit
ATCHM10 $25.00




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Atchisson .22LR Conversion Unit
with 30 Round Mag

.22LR Conversion Unit The Atchisson Mark III By Jonathon Arthur Ciener, Inc.

This blowback operated conversion device replaces the standard bolt in .223 caliber AR type rifles and allows the use of inexpensive .22LR ammunition.
AR15K30 $179.00



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Extra 30 round mag for
Atchisson .22LR Conversion Unit
ATCHM30 $59.00





rezeda
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(5/20/02 7:29:52 am)
Reply www.armalite.com
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I forgat. This iformation can be found at www.armalite.com

gunner911
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(6/18/02 10:03:35 am)
Reply Re: Any good .22 conversions for an AR-15?
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i saw a great write up about a conversion by victor arms. it completly replaced the upper reciever. it was made by cz i think. i tried contacting the company just after the write up but the phone was disconnected and i was unable to get another listing through the phone company. a web site was listed as victorarms.com but was still unavailable last time i checked.

SkiingFool1974
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(6/19/02 2:40:58 pm)
Reply Re: Any good .22 conversions for an AR-15?
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Thanks for all of the information everyone. I think I'm just going to keep the AR shooting .223, and pick up a nice used 10-22. I borrowed my friend's a little while ago, and forgot just how much I like them.

Thanks again,
Evan