22lr lower-223 upper?

[crittrgittr]

I am new to this AR forum so forgive if this is a repeat. Just wondering if any 22lr lowers can take a 223 upper? If so what brands have you any luck with? Or if you can link me to a previous forum that would be appreciated to.

[LouBoyd]

Originally Posted by crittrgittr

I am new to this AR forum so forgive if this is a repeat. Just wondering if any 22lr lowers can take a 223 upper? If so what brands have you any luck with? Or if you can link me to a previous forum that would be appreciated to.

There are complete riles as moderate cost (under $300) advertised as 22LR AR-15s, but in any I've seen they don't have the gas system components to handle the cycling a 223 Rem upper if they even fit. You can get 22LR uppers for a standard AR-15 Lower. Those have their own blowback bolt assembly built into the upper and only use the hammer and trigger of the lower. Those are typically as expensive as a 223 upper.

Consider a Marlin 60 or Ruger 10-22 if you want a 22LR semi-auto rifle.

[crittrgittr]

Actually I am trying to get a 223 A.R. and they are all sold out right now. So I was hoping to be able to get a 22 Long rifle Lower and convert that to a 223.

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Sounds like a bad idea. You could see if stiller has any lowers.

[crittrgittr]

That's what I was wondering. Just thought I could do it either way. That was why I came to you guys.

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A buddy has the smith and wesson 22 and he told me that the pinning pattern is different.

[BigSkyGP]

Originally Posted by crittrgittr

I am new to this AR forum so forgive if this is a repeat. Just wondering if any 22lr lowers can take a 223 upper? If so what brands have you any luck with? Or if you can link me to a previous forum that would be appreciated to.

Hey I like your thinking though! It really is a good question. I never even thought about converting one of my ARs to 22LR, that's what the 10-22 is for.

For the rest of us needing an AR, or another one, and the recent shortages, depending on the manufacture's mag well design, you might end up with just a single shot AR. Not being able to use an 5.56 magazine.