Dedicated 22LR uppers

BALLISTIC

Jack of all Trades
Full Member
Minuteman
Dec 31, 2002
243
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Vinland
I am looking to pick one of these up, and would like to see/hear some available options. I am particularly interested in finding one with 1-9" twist for using the Aguila 60 grain rounds.

TIA
 
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Nordic = WIN
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I'm a big fan of the TACSOL ar22 w/ the SBX barrel. This set up gives you a 11.25" barrel and a 5" shroud that allows you to slide your .22 can into the shroud. End result is a suppressed ar22 with a supppressed barrel length of 16.5-17" without having to SBR your lower.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JW_TX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ordered mine directly from Nordic. </div></div>

Me too.

JP's 22lr is using Nordic components, which speaks to the quality of the Nordic upper.
 
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I have one of the first 10 Nordic uppers and that bad boy runs and I have had no issues and have done real well shooting Ruger Rimfire matches with great success.

Highly recommended!!
 
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I bought a complete 223 upper minus bolt carrier group and dropped a cmmg kit in it. Right twist rate for the SSS and shoots good enough for plinking. CCI subsonic and federal bulk packs work flawlessly.
 
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Thanks guys.. I was looking for a .22 upper and just grabbed a NC22 16" upper and a few BD mags. They have free shipping too and knocked off a buck on each of the 27rd mags I ordered (online). Can't wait to get it out.
 
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Great review! Any chance you could go back and give us an idea of the accuracy of these uppers using magnified optics?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jlow</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great review! Any chance you could go back and give us an idea of the accuracy of these uppers using magnified optics?</div></div>

Thanks, I plan to do this as time allows.. Just need to get through the holidays. It will be in my follow-up on my review.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LS6TT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">not trying to thread jack, but are the kits that use your 5.56 upper not a good idea? been entertaining one since i sold my SW MP22.</div></div>

I've never had one, but most seem to prefer dedicated uppers or full guns. Do some research and it will help you form a better opinion and lead to a solid choice.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LS6TT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">not trying to thread jack, but are the kits that use your 5.56 upper not a good idea? been entertaining one since i sold my SW MP22. </div></div>

The combination of 1:7-1:9 twist 5.56 barrels and .224" bore vs 1:16" and .223" of a dedicated .22lr barrel gives less than spectacular accuracy. Other than that they seem to work ok. CMMG seems to be one of the best 5.56 drop in kits.