10/22 Barrel

[Balzer94]

I was looking at either a green mtn 20" fluted stainless steel bull barrel which is $200. I also saw a volquartsen barrel same thing for like $400. I'm planning on tack driving when I'm done with all of my upgrades on my 10/22 and I was just wondering is does that $200 make a difference. A $400 barrel is kinda out of my price range but if it will make so I shoot 100 shots and only be one hole where the other won't that's fine. Opinions?

 

[SRD]

I have a G/M Bull barrell (18") and couldn't be happier.I've only shot to 50yds. with it and it's like shooting the "STAR" at the boardwalk,put them where you want them.I know it's not the one you're looking at but it might help.

 

[bigjohn]

www.rimfirecentral.com
they have the answers

 

[lx1x]

i have the green mtn 20" flutted barrel.. and its a tack driver with the right ammo (wolf match).

 

[Balzer94]

It's still a green mountain so thanks I'll keep it in mind

 

[balttigger]

I had a Whistle Pig barrel on mine. Loved it. Never heated up and stayed on target all day long. In the $200-250 range.

http://www.wpgbc.com/prices.htm

 

[Bikebreath]

There is love out there for the GM 20"...

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=18994

 

[lx1x]

heres my gm..

 

[robmints]

http://www.coolguyguns.com/Fluted-Match-Barrels_p_26.html

But I would skip the flutes for this one:

http://www.coolguyguns.com/Match-Bull-Barrel_p_27.html

If you don't already have a quality trigger you might consider:

http://www.coolguyguns.com/Combo_p_66.html

But I would call them for a combo price because the barrels are on sale right now, and the fluted is available in the combo. Also with any of the quality barrels you are considering I would plan on buying ammo comparable in quality to the barrel to get the best result. In other words if you have a maximum accuracy result in mind for your new set up it may look something like this:

10/22 cut back and chambered- CCI Blazer, CCI SV

Whistle Pig, GM, ect- Wolf MT class ammo

VQ, Kidd- Cen X, Team, EPS

Usually the better the barrel, the more chance the better more expensive ammo is going to give a more consistent, precise result.