Upgrade your Ruger® 10/22® with a black polished blued chromoly tapered-bull barrel that gives long-barrel presence without the carry weight — hand-lapped and match-ready.
What makes it special
Key specs
• Fit: Slip-fit for Ruger® 10/22® and most aftermarket 10/22® receivers• Length: 20"• Profile: Tapered bull — .920" ? .700" at muzzle• Material & finish: Polished blued chromoly (hand-lapped)• Twist: 1:16 (optimized for .22 LR)• Crown: 11° crown + double ring at muzzle; KIDD marked• Extractor slot: Convex design for consistent extraction• Performance guarantee: ½" at 50 yards (5-shot group)
Barrel weight
• 20" tapered match barrel — 2 lb 12 oz (lighter than a 16.5" bull barrel)
Fitment & avoiding barrel droop
Barrel droop is caused by an insecure or inconsistent tenon/shoulder fit. We eliminate droop with:
When properly fitted, v-block screws only need to be snug (~10 in-lb) — tight enough to prevent forward movement without distorting alignment.
Installation tips
