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Ruger 10/22 barrel length

Jackalope33B

Jackalope33B

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I am running a suppressor on a bolt action 22 Long rifle. I'm considering getting a Ruger 1022 rifle. Obviously the factory barrel will have to go and I was considering getting a barrel from whistle pig. A few questions I have... Would it be better to get a barrel in either 18" 20" or 22" due to me run a suppressor on it and possibly being quieter vs the 16" barrel? All I plan to run is subsonic rounds through the barrel
Also has anyone used a barrel from whistle pig and do you like it?
 
No help on the pig barrel. Running subs you will be fine down to 6" or even less. A 16" would be perfect for a non-SBR and still handy with a can on it. I doubt you could hear the difference between a suppressed 16" vs. 22".
 
On the Whistle Pig
I got a Whistle Pig & shot the shit out of it for couple years . It was the one of most accurate barrels I ever owed for 10/22 . The barrel weight is real nice light also .
I have own many custom 10/22 barrels & am shooting a Quantum right @ this moment . The Whistle Pig is 'the only' 10/22 barrel that I never had the heart to sell .

OK Your talking on the lines of 'ultra light' 10/22 weight sleeve & lined barrels .
The ultra light barrel & .22 rimfire is an acquired taste and total opposite & goes against the grain of the .22 heavy match barrel mindset .
( there are 3 ) , that I have owned & shot the crap out of and that I think are superior in accuracy .
In order of accuracy . The Whistle Pig . VQ carbon tension . Quantum
( All 3 are Real accurate ) with the VQ carbon and the Whistle Pig just edging out my Quantum . But ALL 3 are accurate .

on barrel length
Truthfully. 12" barrel length & Suppressor with 10/22 is supreme . With suppressed subsonic ammo & 12" barrel is no loss in range or accuracy either . Suppressed 16" & 12" barrel length shoot exactly the same & sound exactly the same .
Now I find a 20" barrel is more quiet but only because of the extra barrel length & bore help swallow the expanding muzzle gas on the way to Suppressor .
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As suggested above, for the money you can't go wrong with a Kidd barrel. With a can my recommendation is the 16" length as it will keep it much more maneuverable. With a 10/22 you will see much more of a difference in sound with subsonic ammo vs a longer barrel.
 
Bolt gun will be quieter.

Here is my sixteen inch Kidd. Tony does a super job on the threading. Very accurate.



CZ452 factory 16 inch barrel
 
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I see I'm a little late in the game with responding to this thread but I concure with 16" barrel or shorter. If you have a designated can for this gun you can have the barrel cut down, pin and tac the can and only have to file for one stamp. If you're using a can that you want for several rifles, go 16" or 14.5 (pin and tac) with a QD brake for the guns it goes on.
 
Regardless, as Chard pointed out... the bolt will be quieter. The action is still pretty loud with a suppressed 10/22... even with a rubber buffer and lighter springs.

Also, I am a HUGE believer in the KIDD barrels. Definitely my favorite. However, several people (including myself) have had issues with the seating of a can on KIDD threads. I tried custom adaptors, shims, etc... spoke to KIDD several times - and finally had to have my threads re-cut. Hopefully they have figured out the issue with their newer barrels because KIDD barrels are HAMMERS.
 
Look at feddersen barrel. I will have mine on Monday and can get some pics up. Have a 22 Long Rifle .920 Bull 16.25" barrel threaded, $145 for the barrel and $25 for threading.

Have read nothing but awesome reviews on the barrel. Once I get the barrel plan on getting things sighted in with a sparrow on the end. Can report back next week.
 
RicosRevenge said:
Regardless, as Chard pointed out... the bolt will be quieter. The action is still pretty loud with a suppressed 10/22... even with a rubber buffer and lighter springs.

Also, I am a HUGE believer in the KIDD barrels. Definitely my favorite. However, several people (including myself) have had issues with the seating of a can on KIDD threads. I tried custom adaptors, shims, etc... spoke to KIDD several times - and finally had to have my threads re-cut. Hopefully they have figured out the issue with their newer barrels because KIDD barrels are HAMMERS.
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What do you mean you had issues with the kidd barrel? Where the threads not cut properly or is it something else
 
Never could quite get it nailed down 100% what the issue was... my smith and I suspected it was the shoulder the can bumped up to wasn't perfectly square.

The can was/is used on several rimfires - pistols and rifles and no issues what-so-ever. As soon as it went on the 10/22 the rifle went from a laser to a shotgun. We could not find any strikes on the baffles of the can.

Again, this was not an isolated issue as I know of 4 others that had the same issue. Once the threads were re-cut; the rifle was a hammer whether loud or quiet.

Edit... do NOT take this as a knock against KIDD barrels or any of their products. I sure as heck don't... mine shoots WAY too well!!
 
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Tactical Solutions X-Ring Threaded Barrels 16" they are ready to go. You can also get them SBX Barrel.
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The SBX barrel has bore length of 12.25” with a permanently attached shroud for an overall length of 16.5” allowing the user to attach a suppressor without adding length. If is a photo of the Tactical Solutions AR upper with the SBX barrel.
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Mike @ CSTACTICAL
 
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RicosRevenge said:
Regardless, as Chard pointed out... the bolt will be quieter. The action is still pretty loud with a suppressed 10/22... even with a rubber buffer and lighter springs.

Also, I am a HUGE believer in the KIDD barrels. Definitely my favorite. However, several people (including myself) have had issues with the seating of a can on KIDD threads. I tried custom adaptors, shims, etc... spoke to KIDD several times - and finally had to have my threads re-cut. Hopefully they have figured out the issue with their newer barrels because KIDD barrels are HAMMERS.
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I had fitment problems with my Kidd/Spectre. Sent the barrel back to Kidd and Tony chased the threads and no more problems. Thought I was the only one with this problem. Still worth the trouble as the Kidd is very accurate.
 
Jackalope33B said:
They are garbage! I ended up going with a complete kidd build and would put my barrel up against any factory Ruger barrel in a heartbeat
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I have a few of each (100% Kidd builds and Ruger's with cut/threaded factory barrels) and find there to be valid reasons for owning both. Walking around for a few hours carrying a Kidd isn't exactly pleasant, and a cut/threaded factory tube is perfectly accurate for squirrels at 50-100 yards.
 
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