Victor Arms V22
By: Pete Moore
Pete Moore tests a range of rimfire rifles - this time it's the Victor Arms V22. (SS Tested May 2007)
The V22 is the oldest 22 rimfire AR15 upper (barrelled action and forend) available. Made by CZ for Victor Arms it comprises of a flat top receiver with Picatinny rail, round, aluminium, free-float forend and a 16” light, H-BAR barrel. There’s a dummy gas block with a length of Picatinny on it for a Q/D iron sight and the muzzle is not threaded. The action cocks on the right side with a reciprocating handle. There is no provision for automatic, last round or manual hold open and feed is from a dedicated, 10-round box magazine. The V22 will drop on and work with any quality AR15 lower.
SGC now offer an in-house, 25-round magazine that addresses the low capacity. The V22 Military is configured like the M4 Carbine with round/plastic handguard and A-frame front sight. As before the barrel is 16” though shows an M16 flash hider and is threaded 1/2x28” UNEF. This is available as an upper or a complete rifle with a CAR15-type telescopic stock and 25-shot mag as standard.
Though reliable and accurate the V22 is a bit dated to the new crop of rifles in this area, especially in the control functions. SGC has announced they are updating the design to include hold-open controls etc. However, it provides the 223 AR user a strong and easy rimfire conversion and, through SGC, many customisation options.
For: Solid and strong, should last well
Against: No hold open systems
Verdict: Basic build, new version should be better
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 16” |
| Capacity | 5 and 25 |
| Last round hold open | N |
| Manual hold open | N |
| Prices | V22 £790.99 (upper only) V22 Military £909.84 (complete rifle) Spare magazines 10-shot £27 25-shot £52 |
All Prices Are Guides Due to the Changes in US & European Exchange Rates
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I hav an old victor breach style rifle that I'm trying to get some info about and possibly find out it's value wondering if you can help
Comment by: Christian gledura Posted on: 25 Oct 2011 at 10:46 PM
Can you supply more details please? A picture would be useful too, send to the above e-mail.
Cheers
PM
Comment by: pete moore Posted on: 26 Oct 2011 at 06:44 AM
Looking for a parts dealer for a CZ V-22 Victor Arms complete upper in 22 rimfire. I need the extractor,spring and ball. ADCO does not provide service for the CZ model.
ROD
Comment by: Roger Posted on: 29 Nov 2011 at 05:31 PM