Kidd black 762 lightweight showing threads

KIDD .22LR Lightweight Black 762 Fluted Aluminum Sleeved Barrel Threaded

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Choose the KIDD 762 fluted lightweight barrel for stainless-core durability, bull-barrel styling, and match-grade ½" @ 50 yd performance — lightweight handling without compromise.

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MFN: 152-2

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Upgrade your 10/22® with the KIDD 762 fluted lightweight barrel — true bull-barrel looks, stainless-core strength, and ½" @ 50 yd accuracy in a nimble package.

What makes it special

Bull profile where it matters: Starts as .920" for the first 2" then steps to .870", giving the stiffness and look of a bull barrel up front while trimming weight toward the muzzle.
Lightweight, rigid design: Engineered to sit between heavy and ultra-light offerings — the 18" model ˜ 2.0 lb, the 16.5" ˜ 1 lb 14 oz — for easier handling without sacrificing rigidity.
Stainless-steel core + sleeve styling: A stainless core provides dimensional stability; a fluted black sleeve gives the classic bull appearance and adds torsional stiffness.
Match-grade origins: Bored & rifled by Lothar Walther (Germany) and finished by Tony Kidd, with a proprietary chamber reamer and hand QC for reliable feeding and repeatable groups.
Extractor & crown excellence: Precision convex extractor slot for consistent extraction and an 11° crown + double ring at the muzzle; KIDD marked.
Guaranteed performance: ½" at 50 yards (5-shot group) — proven in this weight class.
Accessory-ready: Optional muzzle threading 1/2"-28 available.

Key specs

• Fit: Slip-fit for Ruger® 10/22® and most aftermarket 10/22® receivers
• Lengths / weights: 18" = 2.0 lb, 16.5" = 1 lb 14 oz
• Diameter / profile: .920" for first 2" ? .870" to muzzle
• Core construction: Stainless-steel core with fluted sleeve (black)
• Twist: 1:16 (optimized for .22 LR)
• Crown: 11° crown + double ring at muzzle; KIDD marked
• Extractor slot: Convex precision-machined design
• Muzzle threading: Optional 1/2"-28 (protective cap available)
• Performance guarantee: ½" at 50 yards (5-shot group)

Barrel weight

• 18" fluted lightweight — 2.0 lb
• 16.5" fluted lightweight — 1 lb 14 oz

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