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  • GI-John

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    I have the RRA Entry tactical AR15. I enjoy the range time i get with it. We are all aware of the ammo situation. I am looking into Conversion kits with .22Lr. From experience, does anyone have some suggestions. I am aware of that .22 is not the strongest caliber, I am just seeking some more recreational time with it at a cost effective rate. I am currently interested in the CMMG kit with the full size AR type mags. Any critical advice in terms of reliability, cost, durability? thanks
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    Wolfwood

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    was going to post a thread like this - searched first, and found this one.

    so... any new ideas? i'm on the verge of buying. need to know which one. not going with a .22 upper - have decided on conversion.

    like OP i am looking for those of you with personal experience.

    :) thanks
     

    TXDARKHORSE361

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    thanks for the link

    Np, I see them online avg about $190, Bass Pro Shop has them in stock for just under $200, and I saw two different models at the gun show this weekend one was $150 and the other $170 but nothing on the packaging said anything about the difference one was black and the other a silver/chrome so I need to look into it more.

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    Jon Payne

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    The CMMG stainless 22lr conversion is good kit. Gave one to my brother for his birthday. I use a CMMG dedicated 22lr upper. In my experience they perform best with CCI Mini-Mags, but Federal Spitfires worked well too.
     

    Wolfwood

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    yeah im thinking i will be going with CMMG -

    i hear that i lucked out with my taurus pt92 Ceiner conversion.
     

    Wolfwood

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    The CMMG stainless 22lr conversion is good kit. Gave one to my brother for his birthday. I use a CMMG dedicated 22lr upper. In my experience they perform best with CCI Mini-Mags, but Federal Spitfires worked well too.

    i just took the plunge on a CMMG alpha kit.

    Once it gets here and i get it to the range a new report will be in the rimfire section!
     

    TXDARKHORSE361

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    i just took the plunge on a CMMG alpha kit.

    Once it gets here and i get it to the range a new report will be in the rimfire section!

    Awesome that would be appreciated, I'm in the process of working out the details on a kimber 1911 .22 conversion slide kit right now with a member here so that's coming first for me.
     

    Wolfwood

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    that sounds like a lot of fun.

    definitely on my list - along with a new 1911!
     

    GoldenBear

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    I have the RRA Entry tactical AR15. I enjoy the range time i get with it. We are all aware of the ammo situation. I am looking into Conversion kits with .22Lr. From experience, does anyone have some suggestions. I am aware of that .22 is not the strongest caliber, I am just seeking some more recreational time with it at a cost effective rate. I am currently interested in the CMMG kit with the full size AR type mags. Any critical advice in terms of reliability, cost, durability? thanks

    I picked up the CMMG conversion bolt, in Stainless (in the model line immediately before the Evolution series). It works, it's quick and simple to swap out, and I get practice with my exact same optic/trigger/etc setup. If I had to do it again, I'd buy the conversion bolt again.

    For me, it shoots a bit lower. Grouping is about 1" to 1-1/2" at 25 yds (smallest groups using CCI MiniMag). The magazines have little plastic shims that you can file down for an exact-fit to your mag well.
     

    TXDARKHORSE361

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    I picked up the CMMG conversion bolt, in Stainless (in the model line immediately before the Evolution series). It works, it's quick and simple to swap out, and I get practice with my exact same optic/trigger/etc setup. If I had to do it again, I'd buy the conversion bolt again.

    For me, it shoots a bit lower. Grouping is about 1" to 1-1/2" at 25 yds (smallest groups using CCI MiniMag). The magazines have little plastic shims that you can file down for an exact-fit to your mag well.

    Appreciate you posting your opinion and glad to hear its working well for you, will definitely get on someday.
     

    Wolfwood

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    Took mine out for some minor plinking. nothing comprehensive just a quick function test.

    good on 5 gallon buckets out to 20 yards or so.

    :)
     

    Marlowe

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    I wouldn't mind getting one of the CMMG's based on what I've heard about them, but for me the gold standard is an old Colt one I got decades ago: I'd love it if I could ever find more or larger magazines, but the thing's been absolutely reliable...
     

    Wolfwood

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    im guessing the magazines currently available wont fit the old colt model. but i wonder how hard it would be to ​make​ one fit...
     

    Bear67

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    I have both the CMMG stainless conversion and a dedicated CMMG upper 18". They both work fine, but the .22 upper is more accurate especially out to 50-75 yards. But I use the conversion more often, so the upper may be for sale. The grand kids really like to burn ammo with the .22 LR Ar's.
     

    Mike D Texas

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    I have the CMMG stainless conversion and it works good in my Colt 6920.

    The only time I have issues is if I try to run it really fast, then I will get an occasional FTE but it's pretty rare.


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