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Post by trophyhunter1 on Mar 30, 2009 15:39:52 GMT -5
just got the ciener.22 conversion today in the mail. took about 10 sec. to drop in and outside i went,i highly recommend this kit... i shot a few pretty slow,no prolbems, then i shot about 15 rapid fire... no prolbems, them squarrels going to be in trouble this yr..
one surprise, i only shot out to about 20yrds, but it shot right where i had the scope sited in for my .223, so thats good..lol
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Post by huxbux on Mar 30, 2009 17:37:33 GMT -5
Sounds like a simple deal and a really good price.  Much better than a .45 conversion. I'll have to give that some serious consideration when I get done building my AR. Got the lower put together yesterday. Can't decide whether to go with a rifle or carbine length barrel.  |
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Post by danf on Mar 31, 2009 15:28:25 GMT -5
If it's any help, the 20" barrel on mine is longer than I wish it was. For whatever reason, mine seems longer and harder to manage going through the woods with a 20" barrel than a rifle/shotgun with a longer barrel. If you are primarily going to punch paper from a bench, a rifle length barrel is fine. If you are going to hunt with it much, get a carbine barrel.  |
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Post by huxbux on Mar 31, 2009 20:13:31 GMT -5
Yeah, I know all about the rifle, I carried it more miles than I care to remember back in the day. The carbine does have it's advantages, though at the cost of muzzle velocity and accuracy. I'm thinking of going with the 16" in a mid-length gas system rather than a carbine length as a compromise.
Decisions, decisions..............
BTW, Rainier Arms has USGI 30 rounders in stock @ 15.95
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 1, 2009 6:32:21 GMT -5
I had an HBAR and I much prefer the 16" to it if you're going to lug it around.
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Post by huxbux on Apr 1, 2009 20:59:59 GMT -5
Magpul CTR stock is in the mail. ;D
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Post by huxbux on Apr 5, 2009 11:12:27 GMT -5
After hours of research, I've decided to go with the 5.56 chambering rather than .223 unless someone can convince me otherwise.
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Post by danf on Apr 5, 2009 12:05:42 GMT -5
There's no reason not to. External cartridge dimensions are the same. You can easily shoot .223 in a 5.56 chamber with no issues. Reversing that is when you get in trouble. 5.56 brass is a little thicker, thus developing higher pressures in the chamber. The 5.56 chambering will be stronger. Yep, no reason not to. Good choice. ;D |
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Post by huxbux on Apr 5, 2009 14:31:43 GMT -5
There's no reason not to. External cartridge dimensions are the same. You can easily shoot .223 in a 5.56 chamber with no issues. Reversing that is when you get in trouble. 5.56 brass is a little thicker, thus developing higher pressures in the chamber. The 5.56 chambering will be stronger. Yep, no reason not to. Good choice. ;D The only negative I've found is that the commercial .223 ammo out of the 5.56 chamber may not be quite as accurate due to the difference in leade. A trade off I'm willing to make considering I'm opting for the carbine length barrel and iron sights anyway. The ability to eat any ammo safely is a big plus IMO and the 5.56 chambering is no more expensive either. |
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Post by danf on Apr 5, 2009 16:18:34 GMT -5
Yet another reason to roll your own. I was able to get 3/4" groups out of mine with little load development, the trigger that came with the LPK, and a cheap scope. ;D |
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Post by huxbux on Apr 5, 2009 17:57:01 GMT -5
I can see how this black rifle thing can easily turn into an obsession. I almost wish I hadn't got involved in it................NOT! ;D
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Post by mbogo on Apr 6, 2009 21:14:45 GMT -5
I can see how this black rifle thing can easily turn into an obsession. I almost wish I hadn't got involved in it................NOT! ;D Now that you have the first almost squared away, it is time to start thinking about the next one and ALL the other calibers available to choose from. ;D |
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Post by huxbux on Apr 7, 2009 11:48:01 GMT -5
I can see how this black rifle thing can easily turn into an obsession. I almost wish I hadn't got involved in it................NOT! ;D Now that you have the first almost squared away, it is time to start thinking about the next one and ALL the other calibers available to choose from. ;D Yes it is. We haven't even dropped an upper into this one yet and already Jake is calling it "my rifle" |
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Post by mbogo on Apr 7, 2009 19:45:04 GMT -5
Well Hux, Carrie at least waited until she pulled the trigger on a live round before she claimed it as "her rifle". Now, I find her holding it from time to time, muttering something that sounds vaguely like "My Precious"! ;D
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Post by Decatur on Apr 7, 2009 19:51:55 GMT -5
;d
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Post by huxbux on Apr 7, 2009 20:12:00 GMT -5
;D
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Post by huxbux on May 5, 2009 20:40:53 GMT -5
It is............. .........DONE!  |
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Post by trophyhunter1 on May 5, 2009 20:42:19 GMT -5
cool.... what handgaurd is that and how much it set you back?
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Post by huxbux on May 5, 2009 20:45:48 GMT -5
It's a free float YHM and it came with the upper assembly. They run about $150.00 give or take.
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Post by danf on May 5, 2009 21:25:05 GMT -5
Awesome! Is that a PMAG I spy? Shoot it yet? Or can you find any ammo?  |
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Much better than a .45 conversion. I'll have to give that some serious consideration when I get done building my AR. Got the lower put together yesterday. Can't decide whether to go with a rifle or carbine length barrel. 
