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Posted: 5/14/2014 12:41:10 AM EDT
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I've got a stainless model that I want to put a can on but I can't decide what the best way to go about it would be.
I can pay a smith to have the barrel threaded/cut/recrowned, but if I were going that route I'd want to keep the front dovetail, so it would cost about ~120. Or, I can just buy a new threaded barrel outright. The second route would be a bit more pricey depending on the barrel, but I'd have two rather than one at the end of the day. Also the stock barrel leaves a bit to be desired, but then I'm not planning on shooting dimes at 200 yards. Thoughts? |
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I recently faced that same question. After looking around I bought a Whistlepig fluted and threaded barrel for a little more than I would have paid to have existing barrel threaded. I love it. Mine is scary accurate and accepts my suppressor. Another big plus is it's light as hell and anodized OD so it matches the stock. Check em out.
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You are running into the same dilemma most folks do - modify what I have, or replace it with something better.
There are some good folks that take the factory barrel, and not only thread it, but also make it perform better. Two of the best on 10/22's are... Randy at CPC and Que's Barrel & Bolt work Either of these guys can thread your barrel, move your sight & make your factory barrel more accurate. Your other option is to buy a aftermarket barrel already threaded - there are several good ones out there, but the one most folks call the best is a Kidd barrel It would probably be cheaper to get your barrel worked on - the Kidd would get you your best accuracy. You'll have to make the call on what is the most important to you. Good luck, Bob S. p.s. Take a look over on RimFireCentral for more good info on 10/22's |
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Thanks guys, I'll probably go ahead and have the stock one cut for now.
I figure if I'm going to get a new barrel altogether it'd better be a damn good one, and thats sounding like a whole other precision based build (and budget) altogether. For a backpack/close range varmint gun the stock barrel should do fine. |
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