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AR-15 .22, AR-22 Rifle Reference Guide

AR-15 22LR CONVERSIONS | AR-15 22LR DEDICATED UPPERS | AR-15 22LR RIFLES & PISTOLS

An AR-15 converted to fire .22 long rifle is a great way to train with your favorite AR. It’s also a great way to save some money (to buy more guns). .22 long rifle ammunition is typically about 10 percent the cost of .223 Winchester/5.56 ammo. An AR-15 .22LR (AR 22) is also a heck of a lot of fun. Send us a message.

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CMMG Banshee 22LR Upper AR-15 Receiver

CMMG Banshee 22LR Upper AR-15 Receiver

For over ten years, CMMG has remained committed to producing some of the highest quality AR 22’s in the industry. The .22 Banshee is a premium quality rimfire AR upper that will provide you with years of impressive performance. The .22 LR cartridge offers you a fun day at the range, and it’s suitable for small game hunting!

CMMG 22 Barrel and Bolt Kit

CMMG 22 Barrel and Bolt Kit

CMMG .22 Barrel & Bolt Kits, everything you need to convert your AR upper to a dedicated .22LR. Purchase a magazine and you are ready to go. For best performance use a round style hammer as notched hammers can cause function issues and 36 grain plated nose bullets have proven to be the best choice for function.

PSA AR-15 16″ .22 LR 1:16 NITRIDE UPPER COMPLETE

PSA AR-15 16″ .22 LR 1:16 NITRIDE UPPER COMPLETE

Palmetto State Armory is proud to announce a dedicated .22 LR Upper for you AR-15! Barrel: 4150V Chrome Moly steel. Chambered in .22 LR, with a 1/16 twist. This M4 profile barrel is finished off with a standard carbine length handguard , F-Marked gas sight base, and A2 flash hider. Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is machined to MIL-SPECS and hard coat anodized. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer. BCG: Dedicated .22 LR Stainless Steel Bolt Group. Magazine: Uses standard Black Dog Machine AR15 – .22LR Magazines. Magazine NOT Included.

Brandes Magnum Rimfire 22 Magnum AR-15 Uppers

Brandes Magnum Rimfire 22 Magnum AR-15 Uppers

Every so often we receive a message about .22 Magnum AR-15 rifles or .22 magnum AR-15 conversion kits. like always I perform the obligatory research to see if there’s anything new. While there’s often rumors of someone developing a .22 Mag AR or conversion rarely does anything come to market or last if it does. There’s probably a bunch of reasons for this. For starters the value of .22lr AR’s is cheap ammo. Typically for a box of .22 magnum ammo you would expect to pay $10-$15 per box of 50. While not expensive your still flinging quarters down range instead of pennies with .22lr. Another reason is 22 mag is a niche market. There is very little interest from the shooting public.

AR-15 22 CONVERSION KIT | AR 22 CONVERSION KIT

AR-15 22 CONVERSION KIT | AR 22 CONVERSION KIT

The Drop-in AR15 22 Conversion Kits are the easiest and least expensive method of converting your AR15 to a .22 caliber plinker. The kits will range in price from about $160-$250 and take about 30 seconds to install. There is a few down sides to using the drop in kits. The bullet must travel a few inches in an unrifled tube before it reaches the barrel. The barrels on most AR type rifles will typically have a twist rate that is optimized for the 5.56 Nato (.223) with a 1:7″- 1:9″ barrel twist rate and not the 1:16″ that works well with .22 long rifle. There is also a few thousandths of an inch difference in the bullets diameter of .22LR (.222) vs 5.56 Nato (.224). Those differences can lead to less then match grade accuracy in an AR15 but the accuracy is perfectly suited for plinking. If that accuracy is not suitable you can purchase a complete .22 long rifle upper. The cost starts at about double of the drop-in conversion and can go upwards well over $1000. The choice is yours.

CMMG MK4 HT 22 AR15 UPPER RECEIVER | CMMG 22

CMMG MK4 HT 22 AR15 UPPER RECEIVER | CMMG 22

CMMG MK4 HT 22 AR15 UPPER RECEIVER – the CMMG MK4 HT dedicated .22 LR AR15 FLATTOP UPPER RECEIVER lets you do live-fire training with affordable rimfire ammo while retaining the weight, balance, and feel of your rifle. Replace your existing upper with the AR22, load the included Black Dog .22 LR magazine, and you’re ready to shoot. You practice with your existing trigger and fire control components, so the trigger pull feels the same. The mil-spec receiver has a standard MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail, charging handle, forward assist (non-functioning), and ejection port cover. Inside, the standard bolt/carrier assembly is replaced by a dedicated “bolt rail” of hardened tool steel with a blowback operated stainless steel bolt inside. Both components are built to run hard and handle the abuse of long practice sessions. M4 has the appearance and weight of a USGI M4 upper, with correct contour barrel, standard M4 handguard, A2-type flash hider, and a gas block/front sight tower with bayonet lug, sling loop, and square front sight post.

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