10/22 Short Barrel Rifle feedback

[Chrispy123]

Interested to hear from anyone that has shot a short barrel 10/22 semi-auto, something like a 12" long barrel versus say 16". The concept of a short overall length from a compactness standpoint is cool to me, but what are the pros and cons from an accuracy standpoint or any other factors? It would be for plinking or target shooting with some sort of optic. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[GimpyGolden]

I have a 10" Shaw barrel on a 10/22, shoots better than the factory barrel did.
No issue hitting pop cans at 200yrd with a 5x MilDot scope

 

[Beeron]

I have a Grey Birch Fusion RDR in 12.5.
I only run a red dot on it so I cant say it is precisely as "accurate" as my other longer barreled 22's but it is plenty accurate for its intended purpose.
it is kind of awesome!

 

[mileageman]

This is completely dependent on the ammo and quality of the barrel. Most subsonic 22lr loads need 16-18in for complete powder burn.

 

[IanC]

They definitely get louder the shorter you go. I find I can shoot rimfire with a 20” barrel outside without earpro quite comfortably but anything under 16” becomes unpleasant.

 

[Chrispy123]

Thanks everyone. Some great feedback here that helps me. Cheers!

 

[Longstud]

A longer barrel and a colapseable stock is a better option in my opinion. Youll get the best of both worlds without the blast,

 

[Chrispy123]

A longer barrel and a colapseable stock is a better option in my opinion. Youll get the best of both worlds without the blast,

Are you meaning longer than 16”, like 18” or longer?

 

[blinky989]

What are the rules about a 8 inch barrel and a folding stock? Does that make it restricted?

Are there any prebuilt 10/22 sbr for sale?

 

[homer76]

What are the rules about a 8 inch barrel and a folding stock? Does that make it restricted?

Are there any prebuilt 10/22 sbr for sale?

The overall length needs to be 26" at a minimum to remain non-restricted. So if you fold the stock closed it still needs to be over 26" in length. You can buy pre-built 10/22s with shorter barrels; Dlask Arms and Spectre Ballistics come to mind. Both are site sponsors. Having said that it's incredibly easy to replace the barrel on a 10/22.

 

[Longstud]

Are you meaning longer than 16”, like 18” or longer?

Because rimfire ammo requires about 16” to completely burn the small powder chargeis the main reason for the longer barrels on most rifles. The muzzle blast increases as the barrel gets shorter, why handguns are so loud. If your target shooting I would go with a longer barrel and a folding or collapsing stock if you want short but remember the minimum length.as mentioned.