.223\.22 conversion kit

[golfish]

Good afternoon,
I stumbled on this coversion kit this morning. Has anybody use it or one like it and what are you thoughts on it?

Thanks

http://wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000620&dir=700|1178

[kkp]

The CMMG conversion bolts have been discussed quite a bit here, shouldn't be too tough to search out some threads. That said, I'm not sure this will work for you unless Wideners will convert the 25-round mag into a parts kit for you, since we can only use the 10 round mags here in Cali (unless you're grandfathered, but if you were, you wouldn't be asking this question).

[Manpants]

All conversion kits have their pros and cons. I am not a fan of them personally. It could be argued they wear your barrel with the extra fouling you get from filthy 22 ammo. For once in a while fun I see no harm and the quality is really no different than any of the conversions. It may be in your best interest to get a dedicated upper with a barrel specifically set up for 22 (proper twist etc.) and go that route. Will cost 100-400 more depending on how crazy you want to get with it.

[2nd Mass]

For what it's worth, saw exact same kit at Ontario show earlier this month for $255. It was in a molded plastic package with the mag disassembled. Then again also saw a similar kit online for $170 that sold out in minutes.

[wild_weasel]

Blackdog makes great 10 round magazines that look like Vietnam Era 20 rounds magazines.

[golfish]

It could be argued they wear your barrel with the extra fouling you get from filthy 22 ammo.

I was thinking about this today. Thanks for taking your time.

[Ricky-Ray]

The conversion kit's aren't bad but since the barrel's twist rate was designed for 223/5.56 don't expect great accuracy at far ranges.

For the money's worth I'd spend a little more and get a dedicated 22 upper.