Ruger 10/22 Barrel Decision?

[Press Check]

Yeah, post a question at RFC, and every response is going to be partial to Kidd.

[cal3gunner]

Yeah, post a question at RFC, and every response is going to be partial to Kidd.

Is that because Kidd is the best or because RFC members just have a thing with them?

[Press Check]

Until we can get several samples of each barrel into a barrel fixture, best is subjective. Kidd manufactures a great barrel from LW blanks, as does Volquartsen. Kidd barrels are priced lower, which probably explains the draw.

[Mutant]

Is that because Kidd is the best or because RFC members just have a thing with them?

RFC people would tell you if their barrel is bad. Kidd makes the grade because they shoot very well. So do Fedderson and VQ. Benchmark and Douglas cost so much they get little play.

With what a 10/22 eats in ammo over a year or two, the initial cost of the barrel is lost so I suggest getting a KIDD, Fedderson or VQ. Look at Whistle Pig and many others but your chances of a really good one are excellent with the big three. 3 years from now and bundles spent on ammo, most people would be glad they got the real accurate barrel at the inception.

[RawHP]

Until we can get several samples of each barrel into a barrel fixture, best is subjective. Kidd manufactures a great barrel from LW blanks, as does Volquartsen. Kidd barrels are priced lower, which probably explains the draw.

Don't forget that Kidd is much easier to say, although I see some people spelling it wrong. Volquartsen is harder to spell and say. Lilja also makes great barrels, and perhaps arguably better, but most people spell it wrong, and only Swedish people know how to pronounce it.

[BigPimping]

I wanted to install a bull barrel on mine as well. But I'm having trouble thinking about what stock I need to use. I saw some composite ones that were molded for the bull barrel. Any ideas?

[cal3gunner]

I ordered the Kidd fluted light weight barrel. I'll post some photos once it's installed and tested.

[ARDude]

I wanted to install a bull barrel on mine as well. But I'm having trouble thinking about what stock I need to use. I saw some composite ones that were molded for the bull barrel. Any ideas?

I went with the Hogue overmolded stock, but the Magpull stock looks really nice.

[cal3gunner]

I got the barrel yesterday. Its the Kidd light weigh fluted stainless steel/aluminum and its threaded on the end. It was pretty easy to install. No having to put it in the freezer like Volquartsen barrels and the receiver in the oven.

I test fired it today with standard high velocity, stingers and subsonic ammo. It cycled them all without any jams. I'll try and get to a range this week to shoot for groups at 50 yards.

I'm really happy with the barrel so far. It is very well built and looks great. It is a little lighter than the original barrel and the gun feels very balanced.

Maybe I'll pull the Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x50 off a rifle I never shoot anymore and mount it on this thing. Overkill?

[Rex0825]

I just received my Kidd barrel for my 10/22 build. I ordered the black bead blasted 18" barrel. I was curious, is there a big difference between the 16" and 18" barrel as far as accuracy, performance, velocity etc?

[MongooseV8]

Not much difference in a 16 vs 18 inch barrel in a 22lr. Bit quieter maybe but the velocity is very close albeit a tad slower in the 18.

Put the Lupy scope on that thing you wont regret it!

[TMB 1]

I just received my Kidd barrel for my 10/22 build. I ordered the black bead blasted 18" barrel. I was curious, is there a big difference between the 16" and 18" barrel as far as accuracy, performance, velocity etc?

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/22.html

[Rex0825]

Thank you for the chart. Very helpful.

[TMB 1]

Looks like it all depends on the ammo if it's going to be slower or faster in 18" barrel over the 16" barrel, but in their real world test 18.5" 10/22 looks to be perfect length.

[Press Check]

No having to put it in the freezer like Volquartsen barrels and the receiver in the oven.

Actually, a slight friction fitment is exactly what you want, genius.

http://www.coolguyguns.com/KIDD-Product-Videos_df_36.html

2nd video...

Wait, did Tony Kidd put his receiver in the oven?!