Since I ordered a Checkmate with the QD 3 lug I'm starting to look at adapting a Ruger 10/22 and MK III Hunter model.
My rifle has a carbon fiber ported barrel so I can't just thread it. 16" threaded is in the running but I also see the TacSol SBX 12" barrel with permanent cage = 16.5 to shorten OAL without an extra tax stamp. I don't like the idea of aluminum and know their other barrels use it. Does the SBX have aluminum threads/breach face and am I just being paranoid? Also since I will rockset the 3 lug adapter on anyway is it a mute point other than breach face?
On the MK III I can thread but 6 plus inches will put bulk ammo supersonic and flutes prevet shortening. Should I just order a few bricks of subsonic to keep around since the rifle will require it anyway or will the more than a foot of barrel get old fast?
If shorter is better I can either get a bull barrel and cut down to 2-4 inches for a dedicated rig or maybe the Volquartsen 4.5" threaded.
So... opinions and experiences please!
22lr Ruger barrels with aluminum threads/breach face -reliable?
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22lr Ruger barrels with aluminum threads/breach face -reliable?
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My issue with the SBX was the tight chamber that gunned up quickly. The aluminum around the chamber will show some penning after use.
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I got an SBX barrel for my 10/22 take down. I love it so far. Zero issues with it. Keeps standard velocity mini mags subsonic. The steel sleeve barrel creates a concentric two component breach face. Shows typical wear and tear with regards to penning. Seems to be of the self limiting variety. Given my druthers, I'd prefer an all steel unit. It's almost too light.
I went the steel route on my MK III. There's a factory option with a flat black sightless 4" steel barrel (non-Lite model), picatinny rail on top and under the barrel. It's awesome, love it. Matches the Element 2 finish perfectly and balances great. Put about 800 suppressed rounds through it on the first outing and it was begging for more. Remington Thunderbolt bulk was just subsonic in it. Every once in a while I'd get a hot one, but 90%ish were subsonic.
I went the steel route on my MK III. There's a factory option with a flat black sightless 4" steel barrel (non-Lite model), picatinny rail on top and under the barrel. It's awesome, love it. Matches the Element 2 finish perfectly and balances great. Put about 800 suppressed rounds through it on the first outing and it was begging for more. Remington Thunderbolt bulk was just subsonic in it. Every once in a while I'd get a hot one, but 90%ish were subsonic.
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Re: 22lr Ruger barrels with aluminum threads/breach face -reliable?
I'm looking at getting that exact pistol upper and fitting it to the grip I already have. How is accuracy?JPB wrote:I got an SBX barrel for my 10/22 take down. I love it so far. Zero issues with it. Keeps standard velocity mini mags subsonic. The steel sleeve barrel creates a concentric two component breach face. Shows typical wear and tear with regards to penning. Seems to be of the self limiting variety. Given my druthers, I'd prefer an all steel unit. It's almost too light.
I went the steel route on my MK III. There's a factory option with a flat black sightless 4" steel barrel (non-Lite model), picatinny rail on top and under the barrel. It's awesome, love it. Matches the Element 2 finish perfectly and balances great. Put about 800 suppressed rounds through it on the first outing and it was begging for more. Remington Thunderbolt bulk was just subsonic in it. Every once in a while I'd get a hot one, but 90%ish were subsonic.
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That looks perfect! I hear great things about their accuracy as well.0101silent wrote:KIDD makes an aluminum sleeved barrel with a stainless breech and stainless threaded muzzle. http://coolguyguns.com/KIDD-22LR-Ultra- ... p_138.html
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I am taking it off the list. For compact I have the pistol and will keep the rifle for driving tacks. It's got too many upgrades and a leupold 3-9x to just end up an OK shooter.glocker17 wrote:My issue with the SBX was the tight chamber that gunned up quickly. The aluminum around the chamber will show some penning after use.
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Shoots as accurate as I'm capable of. Prints nice little groups. Honesty, I shoot more steel than paper with it.CanOfWhooppass wrote:
I'm looking at getting that exact pistol upper and fitting it to the grip I already have. How is accuracy?
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Thank you all for responding, it really helped me get a plan together.
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