Picked up a .22 upper

[drh777]

Purchased this bad boy, had a bunch of cabelas points and it been haunting my dreams for about two weeks.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/CMMG-22-LR-AR-15-Upper/1166686.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DCmmg%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=Cmmg&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

I despise the lo pro gas block, so I'm going to remove it, and the handguard.
So I need to pick out a rail under $200 preferably and decide on either a red dot or a scope.

Right now its either a vortex strike fire red dot or a PA 1-4x illuminated scope.

And a 10" samson evolution rail.

What do you all think? Recommendations for different scopes, red dots, rails, pics are always welcome! What's working well for you?

[kkp]

No recommendations, but I look forward to hearing how everything goes for you. I've been eyeing that upper for quite a while, too, but really really hate the low pro gas block, too. Been holding out for the normal one with a standard front sight, but I'm curious to see how well your experiment goes.

[NorCalDustin]

I would put a Troy Alpha rail on there with the front sight integrated... As for the optic choice, I would probably get a Vortex SPARC in that price range. Its lighter/smaller than the Strike, but thats personal preference.


Just so you know... The gas deflector thats installed on the upper makes it incompatible with standard upper vice blocks. You will need a modified one or figure out something else. This is important for removing the flash hider and barrel nut for your new rail.

I've got a modified upper vice block and am in your area if your interested.

[NorCalDustin]

I would put a Troy Alpha rail on there with the front sight integrated... As for the optic choice, I would probably get a Vortex SPARC in that price range. Its lighter/smaller than the Strike, but thats personal preference.


Just so you know... The gas deflector thats installed on the upper makes it incompatible with standard upper vice blocks. You will need a modified one or figure out something else. This is important for removing the flash hider and barrel nut for your new rail.

I've got a modified upper vice block and am in your area if your interested.

[RedMonkey]

I have the same upper with a Leapers UTG PRO Free Float Quad Rail System - Model 4/15, Rifle Length (no gas block needed) and a Vortex SPARC.

[drh777]

thanks for the replies. i was also looking at the sparc.
norcaldustin, thanks for the offer on the vise block i may take you up on that. the troy rail seems interesting. any ideas on a good place with a good price on that rail.

[drh777]

I have the same upper with a Leapers UTG PRO Free Float Quad Rail System - Model 4/15, Rifle Length (no gas block needed) and a Vortex SPARC.

i found this at midway for $70 seems good, good reviews, doesnt state in the description, nor can i find an install video... does this use factory barrel nut or proprietary nut? thanks

[RedMonkey]

It uses a proprietary nut. I had a local GS install it for me. Here's a quick picture of it.

[drh777]

Thanks for the pic red monkey. And all the recommendations from everyone. Picked up a 12.37" samson evolution rail. And installed it. Very easy and looks great, seems durable. ordered primary arms micro dot, kill flash and American defense t1 qd mount should be here this coming week. stoked

[Tom-ADC]

I was looking at that same upper for my dedicated but a member here gave me a great buy on a Spikes upper went that way instead.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Nice, I build my own recently using a CMMG bolt/ barrel kit. S&W upper (no forward assist) Turned out pretty nice.

Put it on a S&W lower. With a YHM free float tube, and started with a lopro block, but switched to a standard in order to put on BUIS.

[hylander]

I'm Jealous,
Been wanting a .22 upper for quit awhile.
The only thing I don't like about the CMMG is the M4 barrel contour, I would prefer a standard 16" - 18" H-bar
What kind of accuracy are you guys getting ?

[BigStiCK]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/415826/dpms-ar-15-ap4-a3-flat-top-conversion-upper-assembly-22-long-rifle-1-in-16-twist-16-m4-contour-barrel-chrome-moly-matte-with-glacierguard-handguard-flash-hider-10-round-magazine

I have the DPMS M4 upper mated to a Spikes lower & it runs like a Swiss watch. Uses the Black Dog mags. All metal with a bolt similar to a 10/22.
Highly recommend.

[Baconrepublic]

You can get a rail for under $50 new on Amazon.com

[Intimid8tor]

I got a tacsol up for $499 and it comes iwth the Hogue free float tube. Actually not a bad tube, especially for a .22lr upper and they can be had really inexpensively.