Well, I just ordered a .22 conversion kit for my Oly AR 15.

**bltefft** · 03-07-2009, 10:51 PM

Well, I just ordered a .22 conversion kit for my Oly AR 15.

I looked at many forums, many threads, read reviews and reports, some bad, most good, about being able to shoot .22 LR through my AR. Its a heck of an lot cheaper than plinking with 223

That way I get to handle the AR, its optics, work its trigger, etc. I already have a Ruger 10/22, so I didn't want another "22 rifle"

I am aware that I'll have to do a thorough cleaning before I shoot 223 in it, but I actually like to clean it - I do so while watching TV.

Here's the one I ordered: .22LR conversion kit for AR-15 [.22LRconvKit] - $199.99 : Spikes Tactical

I'd read that lots of shooters with Ceiner conversion kits were happy, but that his customer service sucked - so, I got the Spikes Tactical 22 conversion kit.

I intend to shoot the copper clad 22 bullets, not lead 22s.

If you can think of any other things I may need to be aware of, I'd appreciate you letting me know.

BTW, I thought about getting a .22 upper, but I didn't want to pay that much. Plus, I'd have to be swapping optics and didn't like that idea either.

Hack

**Strycnine** · 03-08-2009, 11:47 AM

I think I got one of the first kits from Spike's after they started with the new bolt coating(nickle I think). After I got the kinks out it's been running great.

**bltefft** · 03-09-2009, 01:04 AM

I think it will be fun, I know it will be less expensive.

Hack

**Strycnine** · 03-10-2009, 08:51 AM

They ARE fun!

**bltefft** · 03-11-2009, 10:23 PM

And I'm still waiting on my 22 conversion kit. They were supposed to be in in the first part of March - Oh, well, it'll just be sweeter when I get it.

Hack

**bigjimmy57** · 03-12-2009, 06:01 AM

Where did you get the conversion from?

**Strycnine** · 03-12-2009, 08:09 AM

At one time not long ago Josh at Mission Essential had a bunch of those Ceiner kits.

ETA: I contacted Josh and they are made by CMMG and are selling for $189.00 for the kit.

**caleb** · 03-12-2009, 01:39 PM

you will love it! the guys at spikes are good friends of mine and they make quality stuff. Once you start running it you will see if you need to trim the spring or not, real easy and simple. If you ever have issues with it call jason at spikes and tell him caleb sent you, he is the one that tunes every 22 bolt before its shipped.