Bull barrel selection

ks_wayward_son · November 23, 2018, 10:45 PM

This sorta ties in with a previous thread I started about 10/22 upgrades, but pertains to bull barrels specifically. I decided I am going to get a bull barrel, but I will keep the old carbine barrel and stock in case I want to go back to factory for a hunting rig. I decided to pretty much trick this build out just 'cuz I can.

Anyways, I believe I have decided on a Feddersen bull barrel of either 16.25 or 18 inch; full bull no fluting. I am on the fence of whether I want threaded or not, but it would be dang cool to have a suppressor some day I suppose.

One of my main concerns is the balance of the rifle, and I would like good rigidity. I am not overly concerned about noise. I was leaning towards the 18 inch, but now I am rethinking the 16.25, plus the length would still be manageable if I ever went with a suppressor to attach to the 16.

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If you have builds in both 18 and 16.25/16, or if you have shot and could compare both, which do you prefer for overall balance and performance? (This pertains to any manufacturer, not necessarily Feddersen).

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Also, would you recommend a new/upgraded v block over factory, or keep the standard block? Thanks.

PS, as a side note, I think I will send in my 1990's trigger group to Brimstone for a Tier 2. Sounds like they do great work for the $$ from what I have researched.

November 23, 2018, 10:45 PM	#1
ks_wayward_son Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2007 Posts: 332	Bull barrel selection This sorta ties in with a previous thread I started about 10/22 upgrades, but pertains to bull barrels specifically. I decided I am going to get a bull barrel, but I will keep the old carbine barrel and stock in case I want to go back to factory for a hunting rig. I decided to pretty much trick this build out just 'cuz I can. Anyways, I believe I have decided on a Feddersen bull barrel of either 16.25 or 18 inch; full bull no fluting. I am on the fence of whether I want threaded or not, but it would be dang cool to have a suppressor some day I suppose. One of my main concerns is the balance of the rifle, and I would like good rigidity. I am not overly concerned about noise. I was leaning towards the 18 inch, but now I am rethinking the 16.25, plus the length would still be manageable if I ever went with a suppressor to attach to the 16. 1. If you have builds in both 18 and 16.25/16, or if you have shot and could compare both, which do you prefer for overall balance and performance? (This pertains to any manufacturer, not necessarily Feddersen). 2. Also, would you recommend a new/upgraded v block over factory, or keep the standard block? Thanks. PS, as a side note, I think I will send in my 1990's trigger group to Brimstone for a Tier 2. Sounds like they do great work for the $$ from what I have researched.