ruger 1022 v block
- Thread starter Robert_Yeomans
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Funny I asked the same question. I'm going with the 12" barrel in the Archangel kit so it will freefloat. Seems it will work ok. If your's is in a stock I can't see a problem. The v block locks the barrel in place with 2 bolts, at the rear. You can buy aftermarket, but I suppose they all do the same thing anyways.
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- Watrous SK
i think he is talking about an upgraded v block of some kind. I have heard of this as well. i have a 12 inch bull barrel my archangel and it doesnt shoot worth a damn. Could this be a barrel droop problem?
first off, have you torqued the v-block screws properly?
if so, the next thing i would try, and perhaps you already have, is ammo.
i am running a dlask 12" on my 10/22.
mine really likes the standard velocity mid-priced eley and lapua round nose ammo, it despises all high velocity and hollowpoint ammo i tried with it.
my 10/22 utilizes the factory v-block, and is accurate as heck at 25, usually all 10 rounds are touching in a nice 1/2" to 3/4" circle off the bench, although the groups open a bit at 50 yards, usually around 1" to an 1" 1/2" 10 shot groups (that includes the odd flyer).
mind you that's with a 2-7x33 vx-I centerfire scope with no parallax adjustment.
Rimfire Central has the Volquartson v blocks, I'll try one for my build. Doing the same as you, so we'll see
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- Lower Mainland, BC
If you look at a schematic you will see how barrel fits into receiver and v-block pulls barrel into receiver (take 10 seconds to see what it is you're talking about).
Some aftermarket v-blocks are a steel which will handle more torque - can pull barrel in tighter (but am skeptical that pulling it in tighter prevents droop caused by sloppy fit between receiver and barrel). Just provides you with more tolerance against over torquing (remember that screwing into aluminium though).
The Green Mountain barrels appear a little over size, in effect ream them into place with the extractor groove, no droop issue (clear extractor groove before putting bolt/extractor back into receiver).
Some aftermarket v-blocks are adjustable - set screw in top that "supports" the barrel and prevents droop if barrel fits in receiver loosely. Some debate whether a little screw can support a barrel. Can take standard v-block and drill & tap to achieve the same.
Some aftermarket v-blocks are a steel which will handle more torque - can pull barrel in tighter (but am skeptical that pulling it in tighter prevents droop caused by sloppy fit between receiver and barrel). Just provides you with more tolerance against over torquing (remember that screwing into aluminium though).
The Green Mountain barrels appear a little over size, in effect ream them into place with the extractor groove, no droop issue (clear extractor groove before putting bolt/extractor back into receiver).
Some aftermarket v-blocks are adjustable - set screw in top that "supports" the barrel and prevents droop if barrel fits in receiver loosely. Some debate whether a little screw can support a barrel. Can take standard v-block and drill & tap to achieve the same.
