Upgrade your 10/22® with an ultra-light 556 fluted match barrel that trades carry weight for confident handling — the lightest KIDD production barrel at just 1 lb 4 oz.
What makes it special
Key specs
• Weight / Length: 1 lb 4 oz; available in 16¼" or 16¾" (threaded version) • Profile: .920" for first 2" ? .870" to muzzle (fluted) • Construction: Stainless-steel breech & muzzle with lightweight chromoly liner/core • Twist: 1:16 (optimized for .22 LR) • Crown: 11° crown + double ring; KIDD marked • Extractor slot: Convex precision-machined design • Muzzle threading: Optional 1/2"-28 (protective cap available) • Accuracy: Testing & customer results indicate capability of ½" at 50 yards (not guaranteed)
Barrel weight
• Ultra-light 16¼ / 16¾ — 1 lb 4 oz
Avoiding barrel droop — our engineering
Barrel droop is prevented by a resistance-fit mortise-and-tenon and tight geometric control. We make the tenon slightly oversized and maintain a uniform diameter so the barrel seats solidly. The shoulder between the .920" contour and tenon is machined as a clean step (not a ramp), allowing the barrel to sit flush and fully supported. When properly fitted, v-block screws should be snug (~10 in-lb) — enough to hold position without distorting alignment.
Installation & break-in tips
• Inspect: Remove paint/debris from the receiver mortise before installation. • Lubricate: Apply a light anti-seize compound to the tenon for easier fitment. • Seat: Start the tenon into the mortise, align the extractor slot, then gently tap the rear of the receiver with a rubber mallet until seated. • Torque: Set v-block screws to ~10 in-lb — snug, not crushing. • Break-in: Fire two magazines through the barrel before evaluating groups; repeat after changing ammo brands. • Cleaning: Keep the chamber clean; avoid excessive bore scrubbing. Typical bore-clean interval: ~500 rounds (varies by ammo).
