.22lr conversion kit consensus?

**Reciprocator** · 08-09-11, 12:14

So I've searched the forum top to bottom trying to find what you guys think is the best .22lr conversion.

Unfortunately I hear mixed things about all of them, but it is my general understanding that the CMMG conversion kit is the best value and quality.

I mainly want it for taking the girls out shooting.

I'd like to hear what you guys think, and if you can... point me towards a good deal

**GunnutAF** · 08-09-11, 13:43

I have the CMMG kit and have no problems with it at all. Have used it in both my 16" Carbine and Colt 20" MT.

Cheaper then buying a AR 22 or upper. Great way to pratice drills on the cheap!

Accuracy is good enought to tag Wissel Pigs (Ground Squirrels) out to 100 + yards!

**SpaceWrangler** · 08-09-11, 13:56

CMMG clearly states that it takes about 200 rounds to break the kit in properly, and they're right. I use it in my Colt 6520. The first day out I had lots of Failures To Feed, so I brought it home, disassembled it, and polished all the working surfaces.

That was better, but then I had lots of Failures To Eject. I kept working through it, and after about 300 rounds, I could get through a 26-rd magazine with no issues.

Also, the drop-in kits don't work well with Notched Hammers. I replaced my hammer with a rounded one, and the reliability went way up.

CMMG's (and maybe other drop-in .22LR kits) are very ammo-sensitive. High-velocity is preferred, with Remington being stated in the brochure as being the least reliable. Winchester 333 seems to work well in mine. It's pretty reliable now. I'm glad I have it.

**M&P15OR** · 08-09-11, 13:57

Love my CMMG kit also. I got the stainless kit so it doesn't seem to build up the carbon as quickly . Great way to practice with cheap ammo. Don't think you can go wrong getting one and the 50 round drum mags are fun to shoot though not real practical for stick mag drills but are easier to reload than the stick mags.

**Reciprocator** · 08-09-11, 13:59

Well it sounds as though the CMMG is truly the way to go.

What kind of pricing should I look for when I'm buying one (so as to avoid getting ripped off)?

**Shiz** · 08-09-11, 14:03

I have been apprehensive about the 22 conversion kits. what slightly concerns me is getting lead in a barrel where it was never supposed to be. Lead deposits can be tough to clean, and I don't want to gum up the gas port.

Again, just slightly concerned.

**1GIG** · 08-09-11, 14:07

Not one malfunction with my CMMG. Shoot bulk pack Wal-mart specials. Fun, cheap way to get trigger work and time in. I went with the blued kit from palmettostatearmory.com. Kit, one mag, and one loader for $129.99. Picked up a couple extra Black dog magazines for around $17.00 each.

**товарищ** · 08-09-11, 14:13

Originally Posted by Shiz

I have been apprehensive about the 22 conversion kits. what slightly concerns me is getting lead in a barrel where it was never supposed to be. Lead deposits can be tough to clean, and I don't want to gum up the gas port.

Again, just slightly concerned.

Just shoot a few rounds of .223/5.56 every once in a while to clear it out.