AR-15 .22 conversion kit...

[Richard in LA]

I'd buy the stainless, but if you're tight on money, use the $30 towards an extra mag or 2, and don't worry about it. My parked one has been polished up for smoother operation, and I've yet to see a speck of rust on it since it gets lubed a good bit.

On the subject if gas tube pluggage, the spikes kits come with a plug for the FSB. You remove the gas tube, install the plug and bang (or pop) away. Reinstall gas tube later when wanting to shoot 5.56.

 

[gravytrain]

What type of ammo are yall shooting with the conversion kit? Yesterday I took mine to the range with winchester 550 pk and it was a nightmare, every 3rd shot was a hangup... I called the guy I got it from and he told me to try the federal 500 pk next time and see. Not sure what else would be causing all these hangups.

 

[noob]

I use federal bulk.

 

[gravytrain]

I use federal bulk.

No hangups?

 

[Richard in LA]

No hangups?

Each kit is different in which it likes. buy a few different kinds, and when you find one that it likes, stock up on that same lot #. I bought probably ~40 of the federal 550 packs from wallyworld a long time back (while waiting for my dedicated upper to be built) when I had read on the internet that the price was going up like $4.xx per pack. Wouldn't you know that my kit does not like them that much? Funny thing is that it will run through the cheap-ass thunderbolts with boring reliability. I usually get the Federal Auto-Match bulk packs now, they come in a 325 pack at walmart for a bit under $13, and are much more accurate and consistent, have a slightly heavier bullet (40 gr vs. 36) and cycle better in my application. The winchester 333's are pretty good as well, and are copper washed.

 

[Nolacopusmc]

Each kit is different in which it likes. buy a few different kinds, and when you find one that it likes, stock up on that same lot #. I bought probably ~40 of the federal 550 packs from wallyworld a long time back (while waiting for my dedicated upper to be built) when I had read on the internet that the price was going up like $4.xx per pack. Wouldn't you know that my kit does not like them that much? Funny thing is that it will run through the cheap-ass thunderbolts with boring reliability. I usually get the Federal Auto-Match bulk packs now, they come in a 325 pack at walmart for a bit under $13, and are much more accurate and consistent, have a slightly heavier bullet (40 gr vs. 36) and cycle better in my application. The winchester 333's are pretty good as well, and are copper washed.

My mileage was similiar. As a general rule of thumb, higher velcity seems to work better. i know my Advantage Arms Glock kit hates the Federal, but my Spikes upper and kitt will eat it all day,.

 

[GIJeaux]

Each kit is different in which it likes. buy a few different kinds, and when you find one that it likes, stock up on that same lot #. I bought probably ~40 of the federal 550 packs from wallyworld a long time back (while waiting for my dedicated upper to be built) when I had read on the internet that the price was going up like $4.xx per pack. Wouldn't you know that my kit does not like them that much? Funny thing is that it will run through the cheap-ass thunderbolts with boring reliability. I usually get the Federal Auto-Match bulk packs now, they come in a 325 pack at walmart for a bit under $13, and are much more accurate and consistent, have a slightly heavier bullet (40 gr vs. 36) and cycle better in my application. The winchester 333's are pretty good as well, and are copper washed.

What he said. Mine loves Remington HP 550 packs and won't function at all with the Federals (neither will my P22 Walther) so you must find what yours prefers.

Be well.
Al

 

[flamatrix99]

Federal Auto-Match works very well in both my 10/22's and my P22.

 

[gravytrain]

Guess I'll try out the federals and if I still have problems, I'll just have to chalk up that $175

 

[critterdoc]

What type of ammo are yall shooting with the conversion kit? Yesterday I took mine to the range with winchester 550 pk and it was a nightmare, every 3rd shot was a hangup... I called the guy I got it from and he told me to try the federal 500 pk next time and see. Not sure what else would be causing all these hangups.

Whereyat GT!

Check your hammer profile. If it's notched, changing it to a rounded hammer could make a major difference in operation. The $25 AR-22 Replacement Hammer from Tactical Solutions completely resolved all of the function issues I experienced with with my CMMG S.S. kit in my Daniel Defense M4.

Click here to compare the two hammer profiles, and here for some troubleshooting hints. And BTW, CMMG recommends 36 grain bullets.

Doc

 

[42]

+1 for Spike's Tactical

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.

I tried not too long ago to order one (the kit only) from them, but their website was either down or that particular page was posting HTML code instead of product info.

So I went to Black Dog Machine instead and got the kit + 2 mags there.
http://blackdogmachinellc.net/spikes-tactical-ar-22-conversion-kits.aspx

On a seperate note, my brother bought one of their (Spike's) 37mm launchers a couple of years ago and it has been a blast, "literally", with the bird-bangers and fireworks. Have one on my SHTF wishlist.

But yeah, I've never had any problems with any product I've used from Spike's.