so the topic of dedicated vs conversion 22lr came up a few weeks ago and it got me to thinking. I have a dedicated 22lr, (PSA lower, 3.5 lb PSA trigger and Bear Creek Arsenal upper 16" barrel 1:16 twist). I also have a PSA 16" 5.56 upper (1:7 twist) and lower with same trigger. I shot 10 round groups from a sled to take me out of the equation, CCI MINIMAG 40gr copper plated was the ammo, 25 yds was the distance.
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Very interesting. I’ve been looking at the Bear Creek Arsenal option as well.
It was well worth the money. Also have a BCA 7.62 x 39 16” barrel both of them work well. Sorry PSA you didn’t offer either one of them.
That’s actually pretty good, when you consider the CMMG conversion kit is a tiny smooth-bore “barrel” shooting-into the forcing cone of another barrel, that has a grossly-fast twist rate for the velocity and weight of that projectile.
my buddy was next to me with his 10.5 5.56 and used the same ammo and 25 yds. his was way better.
I have used the conversion in my shorter barrel AR’s and had better results. next time I do that will post the results.
buddy in bay next to used his 10.5 5.56 and had way better results. same ammo and 25 yards.
I love my CMMG. Saved me a buttload of money and it’s good fun. I’ll send my grouping next time I go
I love mine too. I still want a dedicated upper though, have a gf that weighs 90#. She’s kinda skeered of a 5.56.
I have 2 of the dedicated PSA uppers and love them. The only mod I plan on making is switching out the dust cover so you can tell at a glance it is a .22 upper.
Right To Bear has .22lr uppers in stock.
