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Match Bull Barrel

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We believe these are the finest barrels on the market, each one is hand lapped. Our stainless steel barrel is bored and rifled by Lothar Walther in Germany. Tony Kidd then performs all the final machining to make our match barrel a worthy KIDD product. A proprietary chamber reamer is used to ensure the cartridge and bullet feed smoothly while allowing the bullet to consistently engrave the rifling .020". Our barrels are chambered to accept .22 ammo (not long enough for stingers) and have a 1:16 twist. Our muzzle threading is .475"x1/2"-28 and is available with a protective cap or muzzle brake. The unique convex extractor slot eliminates extraction problems by ensuring the extractor is always in perfect alignment with the case rim. Why doesn't everybody use this extractor slot? Because the tooling is very expensive and requires tolerances be held very close for proper machining. Each barrel receives an 11 degree crown and the double ring logo at the muzzle. Our 20" bull barrel weighs 3.5 lbs, 18" weighs 3.3 lbs, and our 16.5" weighs 3.1lbs.

We can offer such a great price on this barrel because we don't sell to distributors, only retail and dealer pricing is offered, therefore we don't have to increase our price to compensate for 3 tier pricing. There are cheaper barrels out there but as with all KIDD products, "you get what you pay for." To avoid "barrel droop," check your clamp to make sure you only have moderate tension on the screws. We tighten them to around 10 inch pounds which is just snug enough to keep the barrel from moving forward. No more than this, as even the slightest tension moves the barrel and receiver out of alignment.

Barrel installation: Depending on your receiver, if there is paint build up in the receiver where the barrel extension is inserted, be sure to scrape that out. If the barrel is tight, use an anti-seize compound to assist in installation. It is best if you can get the barrel started, then turn it over and tap the back of the receiver with a rubber mallet. Be sure to line the extractor slot up as you are installing the barrel. Your barrel is ready to shoot, just run two magazines through it before you really start looking at group size. Do this each time you change brands of ammunition as well. Keep the chamber clean, but don't clean the bore too much you will decrease accuracy. Depending on the ammo, clean the bore around every 500 rounds.

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	Kidd 20" Match Bull Barrel
	Incredible accuracy! Will shoot dime sized groups at 50 yards with Wolf Match Target ammo. I like to shoot pennies for fun. Very high quality and easy installation.
	Reviewed by: Jason Kirchner from Missoula. on 1/12/2013 5/5

	20 inch match
	This by far is the most accurate barrel I've ever used on a 10/22. Ammuntion: Wolf Target Match to get 3/8" groups at 50yds and under 3/4 @ 100. Often in will print .5 moa in the indoor range at 100. Set up is a Kidd barrel 1978 Ruger receiver with my own triger work, Nikon Monarch 5x20x44 optic and a Bell & Carlson Anschutz style stock. Uses: NRA 4 position match.
	Reviewed by: bill ottinger from San Diego. on 9/20/2012 5/5

	Wow - very happy!!!
	Just came back from the range after installing the Match Bull Barrel. Zeroed in the scope (3-7X33mm)at 50 yards then fired 5 rounds at a 1 1/2" bulls-eye target. 5 rounds at 5 targets. I threw out the furtherest round as a flyer (i.e. bad shooter) then measured. All five groups of four, were less than 1/2". Including all five rounds the groups measured 1/2", 15/16", 7/16" 3/4" and 9/16". I'm not a gunsmith but was able to sand down the origional stock using a wooden dowel so the bull barrel fits well. Needless to say I'm very impressed and happy. This is what I was looking for. Ammo used was Wolf Target Match. I believe I will be able to improve some with more experience with this barrel.
	Reviewed by: Robert King from Florida. on 9/7/2012 5/5

	kidd match bull barrel
	i ordered this august 7th and had it on my gun the 10th, i did not like the factory barrel from ruger, i tried and tried to sight my gun in but could never get a consistent group, with the 20" bead blasted barrel i can and have,now i can shoot exellent groups at 50 yards.
	Reviewed by: jake from prairie city, IA. on 8/14/2012 5/5

	Retired
	Went to the range today to shoot my new 20" bull barrel. Tried 9 different brands of ammo from $20 a box to $3.50 Wolf,Aguila,Eley tenex were outstanding under .400 at 50 yrds. The rest were good all under .750 at 50 yrds. Not the least bit disappointed. Makes me feel like a Kidd again !!! Wish Tony would make a barrel for a 77/22 I want one..
	Reviewed by: D. Truman from Wilmington. on 4/17/2012 5/5

	Rooster Poot
	We rebuilt my box stock 10/22 SS Target with this 20" polished barrel, firing pin, extractor and bolt buffer. All installs were smooth as we followed Kidd's clear instructions.The stock gun shot poorly with a flyer in every group no matter the ammo. Now...I am a true believer! One hole groups routinely at 25 yards from the first shots. Very impressive!
	Reviewed by: David Pyron from Arkansas. on 4/11/2012 5/5

	Barrel
	liked the presentation on the barrel being a machinist my self i was sold on the reamer my mind was made up already on trigger first read about it in shooting times researched it and your reputation is gold
	Reviewed by: Marcus from N/A. on 3/29/2012 5/5

	16.5" .920 beadbasted
	Holy moly is all I can say. Great groupings at 50 and 100 yards. The Kidd star is a nice accent, which appears after a few mags. I will without a doubt have a "Kidd" complete gun. Absolute flawless parts.
	Reviewed by: dustin brown from Alabama. on 3/10/2012 5/5

	Kidd 20" Stainless Match Bull Barrel
	Just wanted drop a line to let you know what I think of the barrel I just received from you on Christmas Eve Day in the mail. The barrel I purchased from Kidd is OUTSTANDING. I have put 360 rounds through it so far and can tell you if I miss anything I can only blame it on shooter error. This barrel shoots amazingly great. Fit and finish is great, installation was straightforward. I was able to twist and push the barrel into my receiver all but about 3/16". Clamping the barrel in a padded vice and a few light taps on the rear of the receiver and it was fully seated. So far I have only been shooting at reduced range at our indoor shooting range and to say I am impressed would be an understatement. I can hardly wait till next spring to get outdoors and shoot this barrel at extended range. Thanks for making a great product.
	Reviewed by: Larry from SD. on 1/3/2012 5/5

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	I purchased this barrel from Kidd a couple months back for my son. We installed the barrel and can shoot hole in hole at 50 yds. with Wolf Match Extra ammo.With 3/8 " groups at 50 yds ,average. This barrel is AWSOME . Have plans for a couple more buils.This barrel will be on them. THANKS!!
	Reviewed by: James Lancaster from Pikeville North Carolina. on 10/28/2011 5/5