22 ARC Upper Recommendations

Gettincloser

Lil-Rokslider
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I mostly want to use it for deer and hogs over a hay field. A 450 yard shot is about max possibility for most of our hay fields if you split them in half. (I am not that competent of a shooter yet but am working to be!)

My #1 focus is accuracy with a #2 of follow ups for hogs. (That is where the AR build comes in.) Otherwise I will simply rebarrel a Savage model 12 with a shot out 22-250 barrel.

How consistent is your barrel? If I can keep a 1.25" or better with an 8 to 12 shot string, I would be happy with building an AR. My AR experience is limited and I am not fully aware of the consistency and accuracy of them.

Are your builds consistently accurate? Or do the tent to be nice and tight on a 3 round group and open up on the next group?
 
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I mostly want to use it for deer and hogs over a hay field. A 450 yard shot is about max possibility for most of our hay fields if you split them in half. (I am not that competent of a shooter yet but am working to be!)

My #1 focus is accuracy with a #2 of follow ups for hogs. (That is where the AR build comes in.) Otherwise I will simply rebarrel a Savage model 12 with a shot out 22-250 barrel.

How consistent is your barrel? If I can keep a 1.25" or better with an 8 to 12 shot string, I would be happy with building an AR. My AR experience is limited and I am not fully aware of the consistency and accuracy of them.

Are your builds consistently accurate? Or do the tent to be nice and tight on a 3 round group and open up on the next group?
Are you shooting factory ammunition? My Satern Liberty barrel likes the 62 eldvt. The 75 grain and 88’s I can not speak to because I don’t have the data. It doesn’t shoot them as well as the 62’s.

There is a 22 ARC Facebook group that has more data on the heavy for caliber ammunition. I would ask that FB group. If you are shooting deer and hogs I would suggest the 75 grain, 80 grain ELDX, or 88 grain ELDM for factory ammunition. The eldx and ELDM’s just plain kill animals so it’s a great option for deer.
 

Gettincloser

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I am not a reloader. I am a fan of the 88gr eldm as it is heavy for caliber and the eldm does so well. That is my real focus. Every hunt is a coyote hunt but in TX, it is hot and hides are not great. I am more concerned with bettering the deer by killing coyotes and I believe the 88gr will do just fine with that too!
 

FCCDerek

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I'm currently selling a 223 Wylde SPR upper to fund an 18" Uintah Precision 22ARC upper. I've read good things about UP so I'm hoping it works out well.
 

B23

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Anyone know much about or have an opinion on Rise Armament uppers? I'm considering one of their complete uppers in 22 ARC but I know nothing about them. Are they good, bad, ehh just ok at best, a total POS or ?????

Would appreciate any and all info on these y'all would be willing to share.
 

Gettincloser

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I hope to have info in 2 to 4 weeks. (Provided the parts get here as USPS is taking their time. Some parts were supposed to arrive on the 12th but they have yet to scan at a Texas location!)

I went the route of building my own upper. Opted for a side charging upper, Ballistic Advantage barrel and a CMT Tactical 17" handguard that has full length built in Arca rail!

I have heard everything from 3" groups to sub 1" groups from people on the Rise Armament uppers. I figured I could do that good/bad myself and atleast get the structure and parts I wanted for the same price or cheaper.

Once the parts get in and everything gets assembled, I will update here.
 
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