My .22lr AR project that got a little out of hand.

[bigcraig]

Story.

I had an CMMG .22lr conversion kit for my AR. While it did work pretty good, I felt the need to build a dedicated upper.

After doing a bit of research on CMMGs website, I ordered a 16" dedicated .22lr barrel, collar to convert my convsersion to a dedicated system, BHO followers/springs for my CMMG mags, LRBHO device and a charging handle designed specifically for .22lr.

Items I already had on the spare parts shelf.
LMT upper reciever.
Essential Arms lower reciever.
Magpul BAD
Magpul MOE grip
A2 FH
Timney 3lb trigger pack.
Magpul milspec CTR
VLTOR milspec buffer tube
Various LPK parts
Magpul AFG

Items I ordered to finish the project.
Millet DMS-1 in a PEBR mount.
Troy 13" VTAC forearm.

Finished product.

I took it to the range last week for a function check. Gun worked perfectly with the only issues being related to Federal bulk pack ammo. I had numerous failures to fire with good hits on the rim. When this happened, it also caused an extraction failure. I later ran some CCI thru the gun and all issues were non-existant.

So, another "project" that got a little out of hand.

 

[Lock n Load]

Funny how these builds quickly get out of hand !!!

But, thats a great looking and very fuctional rifle, as expected from you and your previous builds.

Im really thinking of a dedicated .22lr and a 9mm AR since I have some extra lowers.

 

[fire259]

I have considered starting a similar project but I think I will just pick up a Colt or S&W AR style .22 instead.

 

[Fenway]

Looks great and I appreciate that Gen 1 INGO hat in the back.

 

[bigcraig]

I have considered starting a similar project but I think I will just pick up a Colt or S&W AR style .22 instead.

I would re-think those purchases.

The Colt is a rebranded Umerx (sp) model, not known for quality. And the S&W uses a proprietary magazine. Also, neither model has LRBHO capabilities.

Spikes is a big player in the .22lr AR platform, but they dont offer LRBHO, yet.

I would suggest you go with the CMMG product.

 

[dave29]

Nice build, I love the optic set-up and the VTAC tube.

 

[bigcraig]

Funny how these builds quickly get out of hand !!!

But, thats a great looking and very fuctional rifle, as expected from you and your previous builds.

Im really thinking of a dedicated .22lr and a 9mm AR since I have some extra lowers.

Thank you, sir.

The accolades are greatly appreciated.

 

[paperboy]

Man, that is awesome! Great job.....

 

[esrice]

Looks good Craig!

 

[Takashi]

Quick question; is the CMMG bolt carrier group the same BCG for the upper? With that half a .223 case attached to it?

 

[sartwell]

That thing looks great. Good job !

 

[JohnP82]

Looks good!!! Sure looks like a fun shooter. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[bigcraig]

Quick question; is the CMMG bolt carrier group the same BCG for the upper? With that half a .223 case attached to it?

If I understand your question........

The original CMMG coversion kit DID have the .223 case adapter on it.

However, once I purchase the dedicated barrel, the .223 case adapter is no longer needed. That is why I purchased the "dedicated collar", the dedicated barrel has the correct chamber for .22lr built into it. The collar replaces the .223 adapter on the BCG.

 

[Takashi]

If I understand your question........

The original CMMG coversion kit DID have the .223 case adapter on it.

However, once I purchase the dedicated barrel, the .223 case adapter is no longer needed. That is why I purchased the "dedicated collar", the dedicated barrel has the correct chamber for .22lr built into it. The collar replaces the .223 adapter on the BCG.

Thanks! Thats exactly what I needed to know, I have the CMMG kit and was wondering if I could reuse the bolt carrier group from my current conversion kit.

 

[sgreen3]

Very cool, wish i could afford to do something like that. I bet its a blast to shoot.

 

[DaKruiser]

That looks awsome Craig!

What kind of accuracy are you getting so far?

 

[Saiga223]

That thing looks AWESOME! Wow, I am impressed. Looks like you have a lot of time and money invested in it too! Nice Work!

 

[kharb]

Wow! That's one sweet lookin .22! Love the Troy VTAC.

Have you tested the accuracy?

 

[latj]

Sweet! Bet that's a blast to fire!

 

[Mordred]

Always keep it simple. I have a Rem 700 that i could go hog wild on mods. But don't...the best mod you can make is to tighten the nut behind the rifle. ;Q