15-22 vs. Dedicated AR 22 Uppers

telero · Sep 16, 2014

I thought maybe some of you would be interested in seeing the differences between the 15-22 upper and some other dedicated AR 22 uppers. I only have one to show, but if anyone else wants to show some comparisons, I'd be interested in seeing them. I have a bigger album with some comments here: S&W 15-22 compared to Plinker Arms AR 22 Upper

Here is the Plinker Arms AR 22 dedicated upper vs. the 15-22:

(sorry about the focus on this one)

(I swapped charging handles to show the difference in fit)

photoracer · Sep 17, 2014

I could do a comparision of my race 15-22 and my race Taccom AR-22.

Ibmikey · Sep 18, 2014

I have a 15-22 and dedicated DPMS .22 m4. Both have their own feel and operation and each provides their distinctive level of fun. How can anyone live without both?

68sixspeed · Sep 18, 2014

I'd like to see an accuracy comparison if anyone has done one? I've heard the better quality 22lr dedicated uppers can really perform good.

photoracer · Sep 18, 2014

My Taccom AR 22 makes a reasonably good back up for my $1200 custom Rem 597 for metallic silhouette shooting.
597=.5 MOA
AR-22=1 MOA
15-22= 2 MOA

Majorlk · Sep 18, 2014

68sixspeed said:
I'd like to see an accuracy comparison if anyone has done one? I've heard the better quality 22lr dedicated uppers can really perform good.

Yes, if they are designed specifically for the .22 LR, including a barrel with the proper groove diameter, they have superior over the 15-22. If they are just .223/5.56 uppers fitted with a .22 LR adapter, the accuracy can be anything from decent to mediocre.

The groove diameter of .22 LR is not exactly the same as for .223/5.56. .22 LR is .222 and .223/5.56 is .223. A 223/5.56 barrel is oversize for .22 LR.

Many .22 LR match barrels have a groove diameter of .2215.

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