KIDD .22LR Black Polished 20 Inch Tapered Rifle Barrel Threaded and Capped | KIDD-22BRL-CM-T-20-POL-TC

Add tapered-bull style and precision fit to your 10/22® — a polished blued chromoly barrel that trims carry weight, stays accessory-ready with 1/2"-28 threading, and ships with a ½" @ 50 yd (5-shot) guarantee.

Upgrade your Ruger® 10/22® with a polished, black blued chromoly tapered-bull barrel that gives long-barrel presence without the carry weight — hand-lapped and match-ready.

What makes it special

• Tapered balance: Tapers from .920" to .700" at the muzzle, shifting the balance point closer to the shooter so the rifle feels lighter while preserving a full-profile look.
• Long-barrel handling, reduced mass: 20" polished blued chromoly that’s lighter than a 16.5" bull barrel, improving carry comfort and steady pointing on long shots.
• Hand-finished, match-grade: Bored & rifled by Lothar Walther (Germany), then finished and hand-machined by Tony Kidd with a proprietary chamber reamer for smooth, reliable feeding.
• Extraction reliability: Precision convex extractor slot keeps the extractor aligned with the case rim — a tight-tolerance feature that eliminates common extraction issues.
• Accessory ready & durable finish: Muzzle threading 1/2"-28 (protective cap included) and a durable polished blued chromoly finish.
• Proven accuracy: ½" at 50 yards (5-shot group) guarantee from KIDD-level machining and QA.

Key specs

• Fit: Slip-fit for Ruger® 10/22® and most aftermarket 10/22® receivers
• Length: 20"
• Profile: Tapered bull — .920" to .700" at muzzle
• Material & finish: Polished blued chromoly (hand-lapped)
• Twist: 1:16 (optimized for .22 LR)
• Crown: 11° crown + double ring at muzzle; KIDD marked
• Extractor slot: Convex design for consistent extraction
• Muzzle threading: 1/2"-28 (protective cap included)
• Performance guarantee: ½" at 50 yards (5-shot group)

Barrel weight

• 20" tapered match barrel — 2 lb 12 oz (lighter than a 16.5" bull barrel)

Fitment & avoiding barrel droop

Barrel droop is caused by an insecure or inconsistent tenon/shoulder fit. We eliminate droop with:

• A precise fit between tenon and receiver, with a consistent diameter along the tenon length.
• A precisely machined shoulder with a relief cut to allow the shoulder to seat flush against the receiver providing full support.

When properly fitted, v-block screws only need to be snug (~10 in-lb) — tight enough to prevent forward movement without distorting alignment.

Installation tips

• If using another brand of receiver clean paint/build-up from the receiver mortise before installing.
• Apply a light coat of grease to the tenon to ease installation—use sparingly.
• Begin inserting the tenon while aligning the extractor slot. Tap the rear of the receiver with your palm; if resistance increases, use a rubber mallet to fully seat.
• Recheck extractor alignment by matching the level of the receiver’s bottom flat with the barrel’s v-block cutout.
• Run two magazines through the barrel before evaluating groups, and repeat when changing ammunition brands.
• Keep the chamber clean but avoid over-cleaning the bore—excessive cleaning can reduce accuracy. Typical bore cleaning interval~ every 500 rounds, depending on ammo