Re: 10/22 aftermarket barrels
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That being said I think a kidd barrel is better in the long run, if you intend to run match ammo. The chambers are tight on kidd and wont run cheap brick stuff.</div></div>
I'll agree and disagree. I have a Kidded out 10/22. Barrel, bolt, trigger, etc. Although I did a bit of a unique bedding job on the stock allowing me to run the barrel completely free floated with no movement of the action in the stock, it's still sort of a thrown together rifle.
This 10/22 holds the record for the highest score shot at our local rimfire match shot by a 10/22 with a score of 7200 out of 7500. The match consists of shooting three ARA cards. I can't speak highly enough about the Kidd barrel considering it's cost of around $200.
I've shot everything from Federal bulk to CCI Blazer through this barrel and it eats everything, although I do stick with the Ruger rotary mags.