5.56 AR-15 next to .22lr Ruger 10/22

An AR-22 rifle is the general name given to an AR-15 rifle that can shoot 22lr rounds instead of 5.56 NATO rounds.[1][2] An example of such a weapon available commercially would be the Smith & Wesson M&P15-22. A popular option is a conversion kit and alternate magazines for existing AR-15 rifles. In this vein, some manufacturers sell converted upper receivers as "AR-22" or similar.

Purpose

A reason to convert a rifle to 22lr is the price per round of ammunition, as 22lr are often among the cheapest ammunition available.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Complete Guide to AR-22 (AR15s in 22LR) | Bear Creek Arsenal". www.bearcreekarsenal.com. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  2. ↑ Patrick Sweeney (30 August 2016). Gunsmithing the AR-15, the Bench Manual. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. pp. 274–275. ISBN 978-1-4402-4660-9.
  3. ↑ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | What You Should Know About .22 Rimfire". An Official Journal Of The NRA. Retrieved 2023-01-30.


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