New Product: Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit
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Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy wanted to shine the spotlight on a new product that we started carrying. We recently started carrying the
Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit, and want to provide an informative blog post about our new offering. Our goal here today is to provide you with an overview of this new mini red dot offering while delving into some of its features, traits and more. Without further ado, let’s examine
Colt’s .22 LR Conversion Kit.
Who is Colt?
Colt is a long-standing manufacturer of firearms, components, and accessories. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the brand is well-known for producing a wide range of historically significant firearms. Everything from the
Colt Single Action Army to the 1911 and M16 rifle have bore the
Colt name. The company has also been a long-standing provider of firearms to military, law enforcement, and governmental entities across the globe. Presently, the company is well-known for their AR-15 and 1911 offerings.
The Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit
Colt’s .22 LR Conversion Kit includes everything a shooter needs to facilitate the shooting of
.22 Long Rifle ammunition in a standard AR-15. This
kit includes a new drop-in bolt and three 25 round magazines. These magazines mirror the dimensions of standard AR-15 magazines and easily fit into AR magwells. Additionally, their dimensions allow them to be utilized in conjunction with some types of magazine pouches designed for AR use. The conversion bolt features its own chamber that mirrors the shape of a 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. This chamber allows the bolt to index into the upper receiver and facilitates the feeding of
.22 Long Rifle ammunition.
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What Firearms Does the Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit Work With?
The
Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit is designed to be used in AR-15s. The
kit will not work with other patterns of firearms as it is specifically manufactured for AR use.
Colt’s kit is intended to be used in ARs which adhere to mil-spec tolerances and may have issues working in proprietary or out-of-spec firearms and receivers.
Where is the Colt .22 Long Rifle Conversion Kit Made?
Like all of
Colt’s firearm products, their
.22 LR Conversion Kit is manufactured in the United States. Simply put, if you purchase a
Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit, you are buying American.
Who is the Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit For?
This
kit appeals to a wide variety of end users. Due to the nature of this
kit, most shooters with AR-15s can easily utilize and employ this product for their needs. Shooters who own AR-15s and want to shoot on the cheap with
.22 Long Rifle ammo will easily benefit from this
kit. When compared to some of the rimfire rifles on the market, this
kit often times can be had at cheaper prices. One can utilize an existing firearm for two roles with this
kit, something desirable if one wishes to or has to keep a small collection. The conversion to
.22 Long Rifle also makes an AR well-suited for instructional purposes as
ammunition is cheap and the recoil and report will be mild.
Use Your Real AR for Rimfire Training
The value that this
kit provides for training is substantial. With the
Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit, one can take their favorite AR-15 and convert it to fire cheap and plentiful
ammunition. By doing so, one can continue to train with their go-to rifle.
Cheap ammunition means that one can get more time in at the range, allowing for the further development of one’s skill. The fact that the
kit’s magazines are compatible with many types of pouches allows a user to still practice reloading their rifle with the
kit installed.
A shooter can bring this
kit to the range with them and implement practice with both rimfire and centerfire
ammunition. With
.22 Long Rifle ammunition, an end user can emphasize practicing and developing their fundamentals and then put them to the test by swapping back to the 5.56 bolt. All in all, those who take training seriously stand to benefit greatly from this
kit.
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Some Considerations
With this conversion
kit, one must be realistic with the degree of accuracy they are hoping to achieve. Rather than shooting
.22 Long Rifle ammunition through a specific .22 bore, a 5.56x45mm NATO barrel is used instead. While the diameter allows for both types of projectiles to travel downrange, one will have a greater accuracy potential when using cartridges that match the diameter of your bore. Additionally, one may notice shifts in their point of aim/point of impact. Obviously 5.56x45mm NATO and
.22 Long Rifle have different ballistics. Shooters should allow for and be prepared for some level of variance with this in mind.
One should also keep in mind that
.22 Long Rifle ammunition is quite dirty, especially when compared to other calibers. This is mainly due to the fact that there are many loadings which feature exposed lead projectiles. Shooting a lot of
.22 Long Rifle ammunition in any firearm is a surefire way to get it dirty and fouled up. This is by no means a negative or fault of the
Colt Conversion Kit, just a simple fact of life. If you plan on shooting a lot of
.22 Long Rifle ammo, be prepared to do frequent cleaning.
Conclusion
All in all,
Colt’s .22 LR Conversion Kit represents a great value for shooters. The
kit appeals to a wide range of shooters and can be utilized for things like casual plinking and purposeful training. Whether you are after a
Colt .22 LR Conversion Kit or want to
buy ammo we stock, we here at True Shot Ammo have you covered. As always, happy shooting.
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