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| Anodize or Cerakote? | |
Anodizing process is an
electrochemical process that chemically infuses the color into the aluminum and
will not chip, peel or scratch. First the
aluminum barrel is degreased and either bead blasted or polished for a satin or
gloss finish. The barrel is then racked
and dipped in the selected color tank.
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| How much does an AccuLite barrel weigh? | |
| Approximately one ounce per inch | |
| If the length of the barrel is not listed with the stock as a combo, can I still order it? | |
| Yes. You can place the order as a custom order or call with your desired stock & barrel combo. When placing a custom barrel order and/or stock via the Phone, Custom Order Form or email, payment for the order must be paid in advance. |
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| Is there a benefit with the flutes and compensator cuts in the barrel? | |
| Aluminum dissipates heat quicker than a steel barrel. The flutes provide better cooling and the compensator cuts allow the powder gases to escape but both are mainly for aesthetics for a .22 caliber barrel. |
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| Open sights available on the barrels? | |
| No. For add-on front sights, consider Tech-Sight TS157 http://www.tech-sights.com/ or NDS products http://www.nodakspud.com/NDS-22.htm for slip-on adjustable sights. | |
| Other than Ruger 10/22® gun barrels, are other rifle manufacturer’s gun barrels offered? | |
| No. Only Ruger 10/22® gun barrels in Long Rifle and Magnum calibers and .17HM2 caliber for the M77 model at this time. The Magnum (WMR) caliber barrels is available on a custom order basis. | |
| What are the standard features of the barrels? | |
| With flutes (the grove cutouts in the barrel) and with compensator (the three cuts at the muzzle end of the barrel). Some barrels are available without flutes and compensator and on a custom order basis. | |
| What caliber barrels do you offer? | |
| For the Ruger 10/22® receiver, the .22 LR (long rifle) caliber barrel is offered. The .17HM2 is not being offered due to cartridge case head ruptures. For the Ruger 10/22® Magnum (WMR) receiver, the magnum caliber barrel is offered. The .17HMR is no longer being offered due to liner issues. |
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| What do the abbreviations represent in the barrel descriptions? | |
| LR = Long Rifle WF = With Flutes WC = With Built-In Compensator NF = No Flutes NC = No Compensator TH = Threaded Muzzle End |
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| What is the benefit of purchasing a stock and barrel as a combo? | |
| First, there is a discount in ordering the stock & barrel combination. Second, there is savings in shipping costs where the barrel and parts are shipped with the stock. Third, there is a choice in selecting barrel colors (solids, fades, splashes) that blends with the stock. |
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| What is the difference between Satin and Gloss Finish? | |
| Satin Finish – the barrel is bead blasted and then anodized producing a flat color barrel Gloss Finish – the barrel is pre-polished and then anodized producing a vivid color barrel Note: Most laminated gunstocks are of a Satin finish |
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| What length of barrels do you provide? | |
| 16.5”, 18.5”, 20” & 22” length barrels. The 17” and 18” barrel lengths will no longer be machined. The remaining anodized inventories are classified as Closeouts at a discount with exception to the 18” threaded muzzle end barrels. All the barrels are machined to .920 (bull barrels) | |
| Which length provides the best accuracy? | |
| Tests have shown In the 22 long rifle, a barrel length is reached where friction between the bullet and the barrel overcomes the accelerating force of the powder gasses. The length at which this happens is different for each barrel and brand of ammunition, but it is widely agreed that barrels over 17" tend to be "slower". The barrel length on a Ruger 10/22® Carbine is 18.5”. Thus the most popular barrel length is 18". Feedback from WhistlePig AccuLite GunBarrel customers report barrel lengths from 16.5”-22” with excellent accuracy. Type of ammo used will affect accuracy with every barrel. When choosing a barrel length, your primary consideration should be weight, ammo used and next aesthetics. | |
| Why are CCI Stingers not recommended? | |
| We do not recommend the use of Stingers for this reason: Reasons why not to use high velocity ammo: “Last week I asked what you thought about CCI Stingers. You said not recommended..... Well like always I take the hard roe to hoe. They shot ok as far as accuracy BUT my god what dirty rounds. After around 20 rounds, they would only eject by firing, NOT REALLY SAFE........... Now I'm hoping that I didn't fool up my chamber and that all ejecting problems well be over. And I'm back to shooting Federal ammo. Thank you for your time.” Jim V. NOTE RUGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL: The following warning applies to RUGER®10/22® Target and Tactical rifles only: “Stinger” cartridges have a longer case than 22 LR cartridges loaded to U.S. Industry specifications. They can stick in the tighter chambers of target rifles, including the Ruger 10/22 Target and Tactical rifles, which can result in a hazardous ruptured case and release of hot powder gasses and brass when fired” |
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| Why is the shank size .001 oversized and the dove-tail cut slightly forward? | |
| The design is too insure a tight fit of the barrel into the receiver. This is an integral part in the accuracy equation. The Ruger 10/22® receiver is made of cast aluminum and will vary in the barrel port size and roundness. A piece of emery cloth is provided with each new barrel to sand down the shank evenly if the barrel will not slip or twist into the oiled receiver. The barrel must be hand fitted into the receiver and not by excessive tightening of the v-block screws (torque to 33 in. lbs). This may strip the cast aluminum threads. The dove-tail cut is machined slightly forward as to not have the evenly tightened v-block flush with receiver. This will also insure the barrel is not loose but tight into the receiver. |
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