Just wondering if anyone else has bought one of these? I have the cmmg brand and I've gotta say, it's probably the best accessory I've got so far.. After one shooting it pretty much pays for itself. The only issue I have with it is when I am finish, the .22 bolt doesn't come out as easy as the original bolt. I usually have to pull both pins and remove the upper. Anyone else have this issue?
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Nolacopusmc
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I have a Spike's tactical .22 kit and a dedicated .22 upper. Both run flawlessly.
Highly reccomended
http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_75&products_id=176
Ask to talk to Tom and tell him Brannon LeBouef sent ya.
i would venture to say it is due to the excessive fouling caused by .22LR ammo.
Highly reccomended
http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_75&products_id=176
Ask to talk to Tom and tell him Brannon LeBouef sent ya.
i would venture to say it is due to the excessive fouling caused by .22LR ammo.
preachandshoot
Well-Known Member
Never had one but I do have a buddy that says his is AWESOME!
It cost me over $500 for my Spike's upper, but that was with 5 mags. Also I run the upper without lube as the instructions say. The first time I took it out and I did lube it just a bit, I had issues. This last time I took it out without lube, it ran really well. Mine took a few mags to get on track, hopefully others don't. But it's a great investment with either the drop in kit or the upper.
CloudStrife
Why so serious?
How would it trash your upper? The bullets are traveling at half the velocity or less. Even if you shot enough to wear out your barrel, a new one is cheaper than $300.
M261 kit and a "Buttload" of Black Dog magazines. I use an A1 upper that is practically dedicated to it. Works great.
p.s. I have been using it since around 1997 and it hasn't trashed my upper. Pull it out, wipe it out, add a little oil and regular bolt. Viola, shooting .223 no problemo.
Be well guys.
Al
p.s. I have been using it since around 1997 and it hasn't trashed my upper. Pull it out, wipe it out, add a little oil and regular bolt. Viola, shooting .223 no problemo.
Be well guys.
Al
One of the problems faced by using an adapter is that the barrel twist on the "newer" ARs are too fast to stabalize the small, light .22 rimfire bullet. So, if you don't use it in an SP1 or A1 type upper your accuracy will not be very good anyway. I do use my M261 in an Olympic Arms XM177 barrel (1 in 10 twist) and it works fine but, in my Bull 24 in ( 1 in 9 twist) it is not so hot. It works well with the Aguila SSS (sub sonic sniper) ammo though.
Just some food for thought.
Al
Just some food for thought.
Al
CloudStrife
Why so serious?
Are you talking about lead bullets? I'd use plated bullets. I forget at what velocity lead fouling begins to really increase, but I'm pretty sure 22LR passes it.
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My reasons for a dedicated upper: 1:16 twist barrel , no gas tube to plug up with carbon , no need to shoot .223 to clear it. I also don't clean it as often bc it's dedicated for .22lr. If I shot both out of 1 rifle, I would definitely clean after each outing.
