10/22 heavy barrels....

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I just got this new gunsmithing book and it says in there that you can get a combo from Butler creek.
Its a heavy barrel and a synthetic stock together. is this a common item in the store? I havent seen it yet, but would like to trick out my Ruger, and if all works well do it to another one.
where do we get barrels and stocks fro to do this?
And no, I have no interest in a Krinker Plinker... I want it to look like a small version of a tactical rifle.
thanks,
 
Green Mountain or Whistle pig makes some nice barrels for a reasonable amount of money that I would buy way before a Butler Creek.

w ww.boydboys.com has a bunch of nice stocks for the .920" barrels also. Plus they have combo's that include a shaw barrel and a choice of stocks for a good price also.

check out www.rimfirecentral.com for more information than anyone could use in a lifetime.
 
Bits of Pieces who are on this board has some really nice laminate stocks for your 10/22 and the pricing on them is very good. You will not have to worry about import permits, duty and all that other fun stuff.

Not sure if handles barrels for them but while you are ordering your stock, go ahead and ask.
 
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Bits of Pieces who are on this board has some really nice laminate stocks for your 10/22 and the pricing on them is very good. You will not have to worry about import permits, duty and all that other fun stuff.

Not sure if handles barrels for them but while you are ordering your stock, go ahead and ask.
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Bits of Pieces has 10-22 barrels, fireing pins, hammers, buffers, magizines etc. Barry told me that when someone orders a part he always orders extras to have on hand for the next customer. He has a wall full of 10-22 aftermarket parts. That said, I think that getting Barry to tune your stock parts gives better results than buying aftermarket parts!
 
hoochie said:
I just got this new gunsmithing book and it says in there that you can get a combo from Butler creek.
Its a heavy barrel and a synthetic stock together. is this a common item in the store? I havent seen it yet, but would like to trick out my Ruger, and if all works well do it to another one.
where do we get barrels and stocks fro to do this?
And no, I have no interest in a Krinker Plinker... I want it to look like a small version of a tactical rifle.
thanks,
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I do know that I have seen the Butler Creek HB / stock combo at P&D in Edmonton. Give them a call if you're interested. www.p-d-ent.com
 
I think you would be much better off with a GM barrel. I have this type of barrel on my 10/22, and in all honesty I think that GM barrels are nearly on par with the lilja barrels for the .22's. I have heard this on several accounts, and my 10/22 with the GM barrel will nearly shoot with some of my benchrest guns.

You see the BC stock/barrel combo at some of the hunting retail stores. You woul dbe much better off wtih a GM in my opinion.
 
green mountain barrels are better than the butler creek, but the butler creek isnt bad for the price.
i bought a gun with one on it for my younger brother to use. its not quite a 1hole group (at 25m), but its pretty close. (with good ammo of course)
my green mountain barrel is lighter though cause its fluted, wich is nice.
also, with winchester T22 target ammo, it does put them all in 1 hole off the bench at 25m
either one is a major step up from the stock barrel.
 
P&D quoted me $279 for the barrel and stock.
Is this about right? I personally thought it would be more. I thought the barrel alone would run around $300
And what about Carbon Fiber?.. are they any good?
 
CF barrel from butler creek is far from what you expect. The CF is actually 'plastic' and the barrel is quite flimsy. Accuracy was relatively poor (no better then factory with some ammo and worse with others). Only thing going is that its is as light as a factory barrel with the heavy barrel look.

I now have a 20" fluted blued GM barrel and am really impressed with how well it shoots even with wally bulk feds.

Jerry
 
Carbon Fiber

If you are still looking for a carbon fiber barrell, you might want to consider a Volquartsen, much lighter and easier on the reciever than a heavy steel one as well. I have one on my 10-22 with a hogue stock, Phil @ P & D set it up for me. This combo is deadly, it is my favorite gopher and chicken gun. The best group I have shot with a .22 is with this little unit (.17", 5 shots,at Phoenix Rng), and that is putting it up against a heavy barrell anschutz and a older sako. It isn't quite as consistent as the other 2, but it's so close it's ridiculous. A little pricey, but worth every penny.

Homesteader
 
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I like my GM barrel, shoots quite well, much better then I thought it would.
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Al Flipo (Dad)
Are you suggesting that I might be exagerating about my scores?
No.
The Lilja barrels are second to none and teamed up with the right
ammo. the results are amazing.
Ok, maybe I'm a little impartial but the results still show.
I may be new to this site but I'm certainly not new to shooting.
Thane
 
I would be interested to know who is distributing Green Mountain in Canada and if they have dealer pricing. When I spoke directly to Green Mountain at the Shot Show a couple of years ago they blew us off so we didn't persue them...what is their warranty in Canada. We have had varying results with Butler Creek barrels over the years. The best accuracy have been from their Tensioned match barrel (aluminum finned, fluted, Bentz chamber) now discontinued but a few left at $375 and the Tensioned match bentz chamber, black vented also discontinued at $347. Accuracy was as good as the Volquartsen barrels we sold and were easier to import. Depending on the stock used and trigger system employed the accuracy of most 10-22's improved somewhat to outstanding. Ammo selection seemed to be critical as to accuracy and function. We also carry the Magnum Research carbon firbre tensioned barrel at $365. I think it is important to compare the various barrels not only by the accuracy but also by the ability to funtion with various types of ammunition and also the price. We find that some of the higher end barrels also come with tighter chambers and seem more finiky about what ammunition they will function with and if less expensive ammunition will work well. Limiting your gun to high end (expensive) ammo for all applications may not always be the best choice. Phil.
 
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