Compact critter SBR

[bnanaphone]

I had a need to dispatch trash bandits without the effort of maneuvering a .22 in a chassis and heavy 18" barrel + 6" can into position. I kicked around the idea of what would make this specific tool useful. It needs to be compact, quiet and have relatively fast follow up. I started piecing things together and finally got my stamp back to make things official.

I started with a VQ Summit receiver for closed-bolt suppression and quick follow up shots. I already had a Boyds Tacticool stock on hand and added a KIDD 10" SS barrel and figured I would go all out with a 2-stage KIDD trigger group. Since a little magnification never hurts, I put a PST 1-4 MRAD on top so I can adjust for drop at 30 yards. Lastly, I buried a Magpul handstop in the forend so I don't lose the tip of my index finger.

In all, I have it zeroed at 50 yards and hits on a 3" gong are easily repeatable. My limiting factor is magnification, but this strictly a fun gun that lives up to its purpose.

 

[DFOOSKING]

What kind of velocity are you getting? I'd think the barrel length neuters ft/lbs on something that needs all the speed it can get while staying subsonic for animals that are pretty resilient.

I run this and its wrecked shop for anything its come upon. 6-18 on top and 40yd zero. CCI subs and SV running 1050fps. Its even dare I say fast to manipulate. Its a tad long....sure. And the adjustable objective sucks balls. But if I wanted to do CQB with a herd of trash pandas....a semi auto is the only answer unless I'm bringing friends.

It can face shoot stuff at 100yds...and has been very reliable.

 

[bnanaphone]

I have not had a chance to get chrono data yet, just got everything together a couple weeks ago. I have a different rifle for anything over 50 yards that does great to 200+. This was more of a proof of concept to eliminate small game at very short range. Primarily, getting through the house and to a window for shots. This is not a walking in the woods gun. It was just a fun project I actually saw through.

Looks like your rifle does great for its intended distances and targets. Simple and effective, can't ask for much more.

 

[King_beardsly]

Seeing this makes me want to build one, just because it’s ridiculously cool but currently living in NY kinda puts a damper on it.

 

[krw]

We Farm and hav poultry houses. My Critter vetter is a Tippmann AR22 pistol w 5” bbll. Put a Holosun 510 and mounted a light on it. Hav SiCo 22 suppressor also. It is Critter killn machine. So far the Tippmann has been dependable, it just likes to be ran wet

 

[nockhunter]

One could get a Ruger Charger then add an arm brace.

Mike

 

[bnanaphone]

That could be an option, but I can't stand arm braces. They look and feel crappy to me. I prefer to have the barrel length I want in a stock and I am willing to pay the price for that.