AR style .22lr

[lcberlin]

Any one have an AR-style .22, whether conversion or complete rifle? My son, 12 years old, said he would rather have one of those instead of using one of my "old" rifles....Winchester lever, Marlin semi, and Browning SA. I was reading on conversion units, and then saw the Bushmaster Carbon-15 22 Rimfire rifle, and thought it was nice. Just wondered if anybody around here has first-hand experience with them.

I was leaning towards getting a complete upper in .22lr. I had read where the conversion with just a bolt and chamber liner were not accurate... .223 rifling with a .221 bullet.

Olympic Arms is offering an AR style in 7.62x39, and a complete .22lr upper. Get two rifles for ~$1200. I don't like the Bushmaster Carbon stock, so I would get an A2 lower, complete, and a .22lr upper, complete, and just because I can, an A3 upper, complete, in .223, for just over $1300. If I am going to dream, dream big. Those prices are MSRP, and after a quick browse of the auction sites, they come in less expensive than that.

 

[rangerruck]

Armscor and jaeger of italy both make them, and they are both good, with the Jaeger being top notch, they also do , or did, a 22 mag!!!! Fabulous, expect to pay 250 or more for the Armscor, and 350 or more for the jaeger.

 

[TX1911fan]

You could buy an AR and then get the conversion kit for it. That way, he has a bigger caliber when he gets older

 

[Hkmp5sd]

As you mentioned, for the reasons you mentioned, a dedicated .22 upper is the best way to go.

 

[erict]

I've got a complete CZ upper in .22lr and love it. It's extremely accurate and cheap to shoot.

 

[Nhsport]

Buy a standard 5.56 AR in whatever style you perfer $750-$1100 new or somewhat less used. Add a Ceiner Rimfire Conversion for $148. Kid will have a great 22 and the 223/5.56 will be ready and waiting for him when he is ready.
I would sugest a flatop model as it greatly simplifies any addition of a scope,redot or other optic and still has a fine (carry handle type)iron sight system.
If your state doesn't have any silly laws the adjustable stock will allow the rifle to fit your son better as he grows.
Brand is up to you but my first choice in a new gun would be Bushmaster with the superlight barrel and the flatop.I wouldn't bother with the carbon 15-stick with the standard AR lower.
Nice going dad! do you want to addopt any other sons?I am 53 and don't require much upkeep,just send me guns!

 

[lcberlin]

Sorry, Nhsport, I be chock full of all the kids I need. Sweetie thinks I am nuts when I told her I was buying more rifles. Told her I don't count her shoes or outfits... I was talking with a buddy of mine here, and I think I am going to go off the deep end, try to save a few bucks, and build an AR lower receiver from parts, then buy two complete uppers. At least price it all out and see where it goes. Have my son help me put all them little pieces in the lower receiver...hehehe. If I don't get a lower out of parts, I will probably get a Bushmaster AK A3 carbine, and the Olympic Arms 22-17 Partner upper. End up with three different rifles

Life's too short to shoot ugly guns.

 

[erict]

Here's mine. My daughter is 6 and she loves to shoot it. It will pop Coke bottle tops right off the bottle @ 50 yards.

 

[erict]

Forgot to add. I got the upper for $250 right off this board. The downside is I only have one mag for it.

 

[Shrinkmd]

Bushmaster 20"?

Anyone own the .22lr 20" aluminum Bushmaster upper? It appears identical in weight, length, etc to a standard A2 20" hbar, good for practicing. Is it a jammomatic, or does it cycle well (and for how many rounds between cleaning?)

Also, can the standard aperture sight be raised up to 100 yds (or beyond) or is it limited to 50 yds?