ScrapmasterFlex
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Hi all-
I have thought about it and it seems (Please correct me if I'm wrong here) that there is not really any 'upgrades' you can do to the 15-22 gun-wise (Or Gunsmith-wise?) - That is, I mean there isn't like real performance upgrades to make for the rifle part of the rifle-
Let me try to get that out better. So on my Remington 597 (I have a long gun version but I imagine its the same for the tactical versions of the 597) you can (and I have) put in the Volquartsen 'Exact Edge' Extractor and the Volquartsen Target Hammer. Not only are these only $20 and $40 parts, they are ABSOLUTELY REVOLUTIONARY when it comes to the rifle and make HUGE performance increases / reliability increases/ arguably accuracy increase due to the better trigger performance and better breaking/squeezability.
but really, there's not much to do for a 15-22 right? I mean, on a real AR you could buy a new bolt carrier group, spend $500 on a diamond coated titanium one if you wanted. the 15-22 uses its own little bolt group. The 15-22 doesn't need a heavy buffer, etc. I am THINKING the only thing is the trigger group.
I am not at all a gunsmith nor knowledgeable on this subject so please bear with me and feel free to (respectfully :=} ) correct me here. The 15-22 takes almost any AR Trigger group according to my reading. so , Who has done it?
I remember thinking about doing it for my Bushmaster 5.56 and people were saying- if you're using your AR for SHTF/HD you wouldnt want a 2 stage trigger, it's more for target shooting, is that right? IS there a 'tactical' 2-stage trigger or even a 1 stage trigger?
I remember reading the info on the Remington R-15, and it was a company VP explaining how the R-15 and R-25 *are NOT* just Bushmaster and DPMS AR's with color and brand names on them . And the gent was respectful in his explanation he understands the rumor but its not true, and the R-15 was purposely built ground up, and also, it had mentioned it had a really good, purposely built, 1 Stage trigger for hunting and tactical applications but target accuracy as well. Maybe that would be good for the 15-22?
I am using my 15-22 as a general purpose, .22LR 'combat carbine' and it's going to be ready for SHTF cause all my portfolio is ready for SHTF. Just smart in my humble opinion. I would probably take my 15-22 over both my scoped long rifle .22LR's (as awesome as they are) because it's so versatile. One of the reasons I've spent so much on it, it's so perfect for many missions. So upgrading the trigger group would be fun and useful for me.
BUT- I am not KNOCKING Those of who have their 15-22's set up like this, but my 15-22 is not decked out for a hunting AR varminter/predator or a target AR. Some ppl have really nice very large , powerful riflescopes, bipods, and the like on theirs, mine is a lightweight compact CQB style. But still, i'd like to take advtange of it's inherent accuracy and I am an upgrader by heart so , if possible, etc.
(And of course, it is not possible to buy the 15-22 performance center components, right? like the barrel? Nor is there a set of upgraded 15-22 componets? I know it's not gonna be the 10/22 but arguably the 15-22 has been the most popular firearm since Jan 10 SOMEONE will have to take advtange of all us owners to make some stuff.)
Thanks for your time, respectfuuly, Scrapmaster.
I have thought about it and it seems (Please correct me if I'm wrong here) that there is not really any 'upgrades' you can do to the 15-22 gun-wise (Or Gunsmith-wise?) - That is, I mean there isn't like real performance upgrades to make for the rifle part of the rifle-
Let me try to get that out better. So on my Remington 597 (I have a long gun version but I imagine its the same for the tactical versions of the 597) you can (and I have) put in the Volquartsen 'Exact Edge' Extractor and the Volquartsen Target Hammer. Not only are these only $20 and $40 parts, they are ABSOLUTELY REVOLUTIONARY when it comes to the rifle and make HUGE performance increases / reliability increases/ arguably accuracy increase due to the better trigger performance and better breaking/squeezability.
but really, there's not much to do for a 15-22 right? I mean, on a real AR you could buy a new bolt carrier group, spend $500 on a diamond coated titanium one if you wanted. the 15-22 uses its own little bolt group. The 15-22 doesn't need a heavy buffer, etc. I am THINKING the only thing is the trigger group.
I am not at all a gunsmith nor knowledgeable on this subject so please bear with me and feel free to (respectfully :=} ) correct me here. The 15-22 takes almost any AR Trigger group according to my reading. so , Who has done it?
I remember thinking about doing it for my Bushmaster 5.56 and people were saying- if you're using your AR for SHTF/HD you wouldnt want a 2 stage trigger, it's more for target shooting, is that right? IS there a 'tactical' 2-stage trigger or even a 1 stage trigger?
I remember reading the info on the Remington R-15, and it was a company VP explaining how the R-15 and R-25 *are NOT* just Bushmaster and DPMS AR's with color and brand names on them . And the gent was respectful in his explanation he understands the rumor but its not true, and the R-15 was purposely built ground up, and also, it had mentioned it had a really good, purposely built, 1 Stage trigger for hunting and tactical applications but target accuracy as well. Maybe that would be good for the 15-22?
I am using my 15-22 as a general purpose, .22LR 'combat carbine' and it's going to be ready for SHTF cause all my portfolio is ready for SHTF. Just smart in my humble opinion. I would probably take my 15-22 over both my scoped long rifle .22LR's (as awesome as they are) because it's so versatile. One of the reasons I've spent so much on it, it's so perfect for many missions. So upgrading the trigger group would be fun and useful for me.
BUT- I am not KNOCKING Those of who have their 15-22's set up like this, but my 15-22 is not decked out for a hunting AR varminter/predator or a target AR. Some ppl have really nice very large , powerful riflescopes, bipods, and the like on theirs, mine is a lightweight compact CQB style. But still, i'd like to take advtange of it's inherent accuracy and I am an upgrader by heart so , if possible, etc.
(And of course, it is not possible to buy the 15-22 performance center components, right? like the barrel? Nor is there a set of upgraded 15-22 componets? I know it's not gonna be the 10/22 but arguably the 15-22 has been the most popular firearm since Jan 10 SOMEONE will have to take advtange of all us owners to make some stuff.)
Thanks for your time, respectfuuly, Scrapmaster.
