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From: newcomb@world.std.com (Donald R Newcomb)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Re: AR-15 using 22's
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Date: 26 May 91 13:43:23 GMT
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After an embarrassing performance at the last Highpower match I fired,
I have decided that I need a LOT of practice in standing and sitting.
I usually shoot an AR15-A2 HBAR and was thinking about getting a .22
cal rimfire conversion kit for this purpose. I don't know too much
about them and need some information:
 
1. Do any provide adequate accuracy for target practice?
 
2. Do any use a floating chamber to provide a centerfire like recoil?
 
3. Is magazine feeding and change reliable enough to simulate a
   rapid fire string?
 
Please CC: my address in your response. I don't always catch up with
rec.guns before the queue gets flushed.
 
Donald Newcomb
newcomb@world.std.com

[MODERATOR:  Get some cheap surplus ammo in 5.56 and practice with that.
Accuracy comes from doing the same thing every time, and not having to 
deal with the characteristic sounds and feel of 5.56 will cause you to do
subtly different things.   Now, if what you want to pick up is some trigger
control or basics of sighting, then any good rifle with comparable sights
will be of use to you.  Otherwise, practice with what you intend to shoot.

I *do* own a Colt conversion kit, btw.  Most useful for when I take novices
out to the range to help them get an education about what legislation applies
to.  But the point of aim is very different from the 5.56 loads, and it is
not robust (gets dirty and jams fairly easily).]