10/22 Heavy barrel question

[Imposter]

I don't really know that much about the seating of barrels, etc, and I was just wondering what the bull barrels are like for Ruger rimfire rifles.

I'm thinking about getting a 10/22 or a 77/22, and as I'm planning on moving back to a more wooded, less smoggy and people crowded area, I will be making it a habit to go on extended hikes. Would a bull barrel be suitable for this? I read something about the barrel not being supported properly and that sort of makes me leery. Should I just stick with a normal barrel?

What other advantages/disadvantages would there be: wear, stress on parts while packing it around, moisture getting in places, etc? Is it any different than a normal barrel?

Right now I like the bull barrels just because they look cool, , but that doesn't mean I don't think the normal ones aren't sweet.

Thanks!

 

[cannonfodder]

What is your inteded purpose? For long hikes the additional weight of a steal heavy bbl will grow old quickly. You mentioned wooded area, so long distance is probably not in the cards. I'd stick with the standard barrel or go with a carbon fibre wrap heavy bbl like those from butler creek. I've shot just under 30,000 rounds through my standard barrel and haven't had an issue. accuracy is still thumb tack capable at 25 yards, and toonie capable at 50 all day(provided I do my part). Keep in mind it is a semi auto. Accuracy won't be olympic grade to start with so don't expect a drop in barrel to change that. The barrel is not attached/supported via a great set up. The barrel is locked into the receiver with a "wedge" that is bolted to the front of your receiver. The barrel cantilevers off the receiver, not something that produces excellent accuracy. The wedge is aluminum just like your receiver, unless you buy a stainless model. As I mentioned already, I have a standard model(aluminum with standard barrel) and I have yet to see any reason to change the current set up. In almost 30K I cannot see any substantial wear to my bore either. 22 is a low velocity projectile which does little to deform or damage rifling.


NOTE: I am referring to the 10/22. I do not own or shoot a 77/22 but they are well made.
CF

 

[Goose25]

I don't really know that much about the seating of barrels, etc, and I was just wondering what the bull barrels are like for Ruger rimfire rifles.

I'm thinking about getting a 10/22 or a 77/22, and as I'm planning on moving back to a more wooded, less smoggy and people crowded area, I will be making it a habit to go on extended hikes. Would a bull barrel be suitable for this? I read something about the barrel not being supported properly and that sort of makes me leery. Should I just stick with a normal barrel?

What other advantages/disadvantages would there be: wear, stress on parts while packing it around, moisture getting in places, etc? Is it any different than a normal barrel?

Right now I like the bull barrels just because they look cool, , but that doesn't mean I don't think the normal ones aren't sweet.

Thanks!

I'm going to keep this short and sweet,

-leery about an unsupported barrel, for 20$ a VQ bedding kit will rectify the problem.

-If you plan on doing alot of hiking, I discourage the use of a SS/Blued bullbarrel, If you really want a Bullbarrel look into a flutted 16" whistlepig (aluminum) or better yet a 16-18" carbon fiber.

-if you are worried about moisture, get yourself a synthetic stock. A hogue OM come's to mind. (sa-weet).. If you want to stuff it in your backpack you can get a crappy folding stock (junk).

-most importantly, if you don't even own a 10/22 yet you should go out and pick one up (a 10/22CRR [compact rifle] would fit the bill nicely in this situation), and leave it as is for a while, have fun with it... then eventually upgrade it as you please. you will get a better understanding of what every part/mod does and learn to appreciate it better.


have fun and keep shootin'

 

[Imposter]

Excellent, what I was looking for guys, thanks! Gotta do some shopping around, and probably pick one up by the end of the month.

 

[NaOH]

I had a 10/22 with a Houge Overmoulded stock and a Buttler Creek 18" carbon fibre barrel. Just what you're looking for.

 

[Nine]

I had a 10/22 with a Houge Overmoulded stock and a Buttler Creek 18" carbon fibre barrel. Just what you're looking for.

+ 1!

Awesome carrying rifle!

I bought this as a combo, not a overmolded stock, back in 2000 or so. Something like $280 for the set. (Butler Creek "Feather weight" combo) I'd do it all over again in a heart beat. Topped off with a Bushnell "Trophy" red dot. I used to carry this thing around for hours north of Thompson MB, hunting grouse.