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The Ruger 10/22 has always been the blank canvas of the rimfire world, and a barrel swap is one of the fastest ways to make one feel like your own. Faxon's 16" Flame Fluted barrel does exactly that. It's cut from 416-R stainless steel and machined in-house at their Cincinnati shop, then given a salt bath nitride finish that hardens the surface, fights corrosion, and makes wiping out lead and carbon a lot less of a chore. The signature flame fluting isn't just for looks either, though it certainly turns heads at the range. Those flutes shave weight off the contour so the whole barrel comes in right around 1.4 pounds, noticeably lighter than a stock 20" factory tube.
This is a tapered contour, stepping down from roughly .912" behind the chamber to about .600" ahead of the threads, which tracks closely with the original Ruger profile. That means it slips into most standard 10/22 stocks without needing a bull barrel channel, though a snug fit is normal and expected. Some builders find these seat tighter than the factory barrel, so a little lube and a gentle tap with a rubber mallet during install is not unusual. The reward is a rifle that balances well and points fast.
Up front you get 1/2×28 muzzle threads with a recessed target crown, so mounting a rimfire suppressor or muzzle device is straightforward. Faxon went with a .22 LR Sporting chamber here, which is the practical choice for high-volume plinking. It feeds bulk ammo, hyper-velocity loads, and standard velocity rounds without getting fussy, and folks running it report tight, consistent groups once they find the load their rifle likes. Rifling is 6-groove at a 1:16 twist, every barrel gets magnetic particle inspected, and the whole thing is backed by the Faxon Lifetime Guarantee. For a steel-ringing, tin-can-tumbling range gun that also happens to look sharp, it's a smart upgrade.
Yes, this is a tapered contour that runs close to the factory Ruger profile, so it drops into most standard 10/22 stocks without needing a bull barrel channel. Keep in mind it's designed for non-takedown receivers, not takedown models. Fitment can vary slightly by stock and chassis, so it's always worth confirming with your specific setup before install.
It is. The muzzle comes cut with 1/2×28 threads, which is the standard pitch for rimfire suppressors and muzzle devices. Just verify alignment and follow your suppressor maker's guidelines before running a can.
Faxon built this one with a .22 LR Sporting chamber, which is made for broad compatibility. It handles bulk ammo, standard velocity, and hyper-velocity loads without getting picky, making it a great fit for high-round-count range days. As with any rimfire, running a few different brands will help you find the load your rifle groups tightest with.
It does. The flutes remove material along the contour, dropping the barrel to right around 1.4 pounds, which is noticeably lighter than a stock 20-inch factory barrel. That trims overall weight and gives the rifle a quicker, more responsive feel in the hands.
| UPC | 816341025790 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 12B216N16LMQ-T |
| Length | 16'' |
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