Upgrade your Ruger® 10/22® with a polished stainless tapered-bull barrel that gives long-barrel presence without the carry weight.
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" to .700" at muzzle • Material & finish: Polished stainless steel (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 • Muzzle threading: 1/2"-28 (protective cap included) • 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)
Avoiding barrel droop — our engineering
Barrel droop is eliminated through precise geometry and a resistance-fit mortise-and-tenon. We hold the tenon diameter uniform along its length and make the tenon slightly larger than the receiver mortise so the barrel seats tightly and consistently. The shoulder between the .920" contour and the tenon is machined as a clean step (not a ramp) so the barrel sits flush against the receiver and is fully supported. With correct fitment, v-block screws only need to be snug (~10 in-lb) — enough to prevent forward movement without distorting alignment.
Installation & break-in tips
• Prep: Remove paint/debris from the receiver mortise before install. • Lubricate: Apply a light anti-seize compound to the tenon to ease installation. • Seat: Start the tenon into the mortise, then turn the rifle over and gently tap the rear of the receiver with a rubber mallet while aligning the extractor slot. • Break-in: Run two magazines through the barrel before evaluating groups; repeat when switching ammo brands. • Cleaning: Keep the chamber clean but avoid excessive bore scrubbing — over-cleaning can reduce accuracy. Typical bore-cleaning interval: ~500 rounds (varies by ammo).
