Range Test -- Accuracy in .22 Conversions and Dedicated .22 Rifles

[esrice]

Excellent report! It was almost like I was there (even though I wasn't this time. . . ).

Repped, and a big thanks to lovemywoods (and a great username).

Those who have been there really 'get it'.

We need to get together at a mutual range before long.

Let's make sure a phone call (or PM) gets made up to the north when this happens. I'm pretty sure I know what "mutual range" would work.

 

[edsinger]

Awesome Range report......

 

[Hondo]

really nice report...I have two 10/22's that are 20 years apart in manufacture date with different optics (both have metal receivers) and I also have a Spikes upper conversion...I would like to run a similar test.... especially comparing the accuracy of two identical rifles of different vintages....

Man I gotta get to the range!!!!!!

 

[csm47362]

great report. The Ruger did surprise mine dose much better.....

 

[rockydog]

Great report LMWs! I've been thinking about a conversion for an AR, thank you. I'm sure you'll find there was a problem with the scope on the 10-22, they typically shoot much better than that @ 50yrds. rep coming

 

[feriil]

Great post. +1 to your rep, lots of work in here.

 

[motoman]

i believe the ruger should do better. my ruger shoots better than that. it has to be the optic.

 

[techres]

i believe the ruger should do better. my ruger shoots better than that. it has to be the optic.

I would also check the takedown screw in the bottom. If it loosens and the whole action goes floating the groups will open something bad.

But, yeah, something mechanical.

Thanks again LMW for a good, methodical, and extensive range report. This is exactly the kind of stuff that makes INGO so very special!

 

[djl02]

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[rushca01]

Nice work! I have a spikes dedicated upper as well with the green mountain barrel. Shoots great with a red dot on it, never shot it with a scope. I have a Marlin 25n that I've had since I was about 10 and shoots lights out. Thanks again for the range report!

 

[dave29]

Wow! Great review, I appreciate it very much.

 

[bwframe]

What a great review! Not to mention excellent photography and close attention to detail.

 

[riverman67]

Great Range report
I'm looking at Ar's now and I know I will need that conversion, unless I hit the lottery

 

[paddling_man]

Thanks, LMW! I was wondering how much I was missing with my Ciener over a dedicated lower. Just curious... are you putting the standard .223 bolt back in and blowing out the gas system with a .223 round at the end of shooting? In other words, how dirty is your gas system getting with the .22 ammo? Do some .22 brands seem worse than others for gumming up the works?

Thanks

 

[spoke78]

That is an awesome report! If you ever want to add to that Equipment list just let me know. I have a S&W AR-15 .22 (another dedicated .22 AR) I'm sure somebody with a Colt AR-15 .22 would also lend a rifle for such reporting.

Again, very nice report sir.

 

[redneckmedic]

Awesome report! Thanks for the work.

WORK? Let me know next time you need help working

 

[lovemywoods]

Thanks, LMW! I was wondering how much I was missing with my Ciener over a dedicated lower. Just curious... are you putting the standard .223 bolt back in and blowing out the gas system with a .223 round at the end of shooting? In other words, how dirty is your gas system getting with the .22 ammo? Do some .22 brands seem worse than others for gumming up the works?

Thanks

I've never had a crud problem running the Ciener conversion. The first .223 round clears the gas tube just fine!

 

[BigMatt]

Very nice report.

 

[esrice]

I have a S&W AR-15 .22 (another dedicated .22 AR) I'm sure somebody with a Colt AR-15 .22 would also lend a rifle for such reporting.

I like the way you think. . . . .

 

[papakevin]

Fantastic report. Good information on not mixing ammo at an Appleseed event. I never would have thought the type of ammo would have as big an impact.