Upon the request of a few members in other threads to dicuss "cheap" 10/22 replacement barrels, I wanted to post up my 10/22 results with a green mountain barrel. The 10/22 is in the factory stock, no bedding or pillars, barrel channel opened for the .920 bull barrel - supported at the stock tip with a 1mil felt pad, and VQ hammer/sear trigger kit, remainder of internals are stock; bolt, firing pin, springs, etc..
It is surprisingly accurate with bulk ammo, tested Winchester Western and CCI Blazer at 50 and 100 yards. Normal September 8th 2012 day at American Shooting centers, maybe 70*, n/nw 330* wind at 10mph, front and rear bags. 18" Green Mountain bull barrel, BSA Sweet 22 3x9 scope and Hot Lips magazines, all targets show at 50 yards.
At 100 yards it opened up to about 1.75" on average with the Western ammo. It should be capable of better with the right ammo and I plan to test that further. Also starting tests with a Savage FV-SR but that is another thread.
What experience do y'all have to share?
Gramps
It is surprisingly accurate with bulk ammo, tested Winchester Western and CCI Blazer at 50 and 100 yards. Normal September 8th 2012 day at American Shooting centers, maybe 70*, n/nw 330* wind at 10mph, front and rear bags. 18" Green Mountain bull barrel, BSA Sweet 22 3x9 scope and Hot Lips magazines, all targets show at 50 yards.
At 100 yards it opened up to about 1.75" on average with the Western ammo. It should be capable of better with the right ammo and I plan to test that further. Also starting tests with a Savage FV-SR but that is another thread.
What experience do y'all have to share?
Gramps