.22 ar15 platform question ??

[isaac]

Hello all calgunners . I have a question that hopefully u guys can help me on . I'm building a .22 rifle on a ar15 platform and I have this stock that does not have a buffer tube and spring and buffer . So my question is on a ar15 platform .22 do u need a buffer and spring and or can I use this stock I have ?? I have attached a pic . Thanks for helping me out.

[Quiet]

.22LR AR15 type rifles do not need a buffer tube/spring.
The .22LR bolt carrier group contains the buffer spring.


Also, keep in mind that if that stock folds, the overall length needs to be 26" or greater with the stock folded.
If it is shorter than 26" with the stock folded, then it would be considered a SBR under CA laws. [PC 17170(b)]

[G21Shooter]

Are you using a CMMG .22 lr upper? If so I'd suggest putting a recoil spring and buffer in the buffer tube with a Taccom pressure plug on top.

"The Taccom 22 Rimfire Insert Pressure Plug (patent pending) eliminates the fit problems with your insert. Simply insert the pressure plug in front of your buffer. This will apply constant pressure to your insert keeping it in the most forward position when the rifle is in battery. The plug also utilizes the recoil spring to reduce recoil.

If your lower is going to be used for both center and rimfire cartridges you will need to remove the plug when using centerfire. You will not be able to charge your weapon with a centerfire BCG as long as the plug is instead in the buffer system."

http://www.taccom3g.com/22rf-insert-pressure-plug.html

[isaac]

Thanks for the input..

But I'm using a regular upper that im building . Can I just use the stock I have alone ?

[Quiet]

Thanks for the input..

But I'm using a regular upper that im building . Can I just use the stock I have alone ?

Yes, you can as long as the overall length of the rifle is 26" or greater with the stock folded.
If it is shorter than 26" with the stock folded, then it would be considered a SBR under CA laws. [PC 17170(b)]

[Staticsouls]

Looks like it would work to me. If it meet the length reqs put it on and see. You could always take it apart, and put on a stock that does work if it doesn't.

[johnjacobschmidt]

Sure makes a mess in the upper and lower. Yikes! Took me 1.25hrs to clean my gun.

[Jimmybacon43]

.22LR AR15 type rifles do not need a buffer tube/spring.
The .22LR bolt carrier group contains the buffer spring.


Also, keep in mind that if that stock folds, the overall length needs to be 26" or greater with the stock folded.
If it is shorter than 26" with the stock folded, then it would be considered a SBR under CA laws. [PC 17170(b)]

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OP you should measure your rifle from the end of the receiver all the way out to the end of the barrel, if it is less than 26" you can still have the folding stock but I believe it needs to be welded into the open position, making it a fixed stock. (someone correct me if I'm wrong about this)

[G21Shooter]

Sure makes a mess in the upper and lower. Yikes! Took me 1.25hrs to clean my gun.

[shadow65]

Use copper wash bullets. Less messy.
I have .22 AR's I rarely clean.

Dave N