LocoGringo
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Ok folks, I've searched on here and found a few threads about Ruger 10/22 replacement barrels but nothing that addresses specifically what I want to ask.
I want to suppress a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger 22/45 with the same suppressor (likely a Huntertown Arms Guardian 22Ti). My factory 10/22 barrel is one of the 22" models and that is just too long for a 10/22 from my research. Ideally, a 10/22 should be between 16"-18" from what I've read. It has had a trigger upgrade. I intend this rifle to be a plinker/hunter that a child can learn to shoot and carry for squirrel and rabbit hunting.
I've investigated replacement barrel options and come across a company that is local to me called FJ Feddersen Inc. I've visited their shop and gotten to handle one of their barrels. Out the door, one of those barrels will cost me about $185. Does anyone know about them or own one?
I already know I don't want a bull barrel contour, even if it's one of the lightweight carbon wrapped options. They are just too expensive.
I'd eventually like my son (will turn 6 in January) to be able to use it in a Project Appleseed event.
What would you do...get an unknown barrel or cut and thread the factory barrel? The cut and thread job would cost right around $100 after I receive the suppressor and the gunsmith would thread the barrel to the suppressor. I've heard that threading a .22 barrel is more difficult to get concentric for some reason (maybe specific to Ruger barrels). Don't know if it's true or not.
So, what are the options and what would you do?
I want to suppress a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger 22/45 with the same suppressor (likely a Huntertown Arms Guardian 22Ti). My factory 10/22 barrel is one of the 22" models and that is just too long for a 10/22 from my research. Ideally, a 10/22 should be between 16"-18" from what I've read. It has had a trigger upgrade. I intend this rifle to be a plinker/hunter that a child can learn to shoot and carry for squirrel and rabbit hunting.
I've investigated replacement barrel options and come across a company that is local to me called FJ Feddersen Inc. I've visited their shop and gotten to handle one of their barrels. Out the door, one of those barrels will cost me about $185. Does anyone know about them or own one?
I already know I don't want a bull barrel contour, even if it's one of the lightweight carbon wrapped options. They are just too expensive.
I'd eventually like my son (will turn 6 in January) to be able to use it in a Project Appleseed event.
What would you do...get an unknown barrel or cut and thread the factory barrel? The cut and thread job would cost right around $100 after I receive the suppressor and the gunsmith would thread the barrel to the suppressor. I've heard that threading a .22 barrel is more difficult to get concentric for some reason (maybe specific to Ruger barrels). Don't know if it's true or not.
So, what are the options and what would you do?
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