[HotRod31]

I have had this AMF 10/22 clone for close to 20 yrs taking up safe space. I didn't care for the long 22" barrel, ( I know I could have just bought another...but) So I decided to cut it to a more manegeble length of 16" & recrown. I put a few rounds thru it off hand and am pleased with the results. Here are a couple before and after pics.(Note barrel was already cut on first pic and just laying there for photo)
Later,Mark

 

[sidroski]

Nice improvement in weight and carry I imagine.

 

[pkett44]

I tend to like short barrel weapons and usually wind up cutting and recrowning most.Most people look at you as if you just ruined a rifle but 'I' get it! Very Nice.

 

[bbd]

Very nice look

 

[sidroski]

After thinking about it, I probably would have bought that 22" barrel. "One of these days", I'm going to build me a 10/22. Hope I get off my tail before you can't buy the aftermarket high cap mags. I could see where you could have a lot more maneuverability in the woods or indoors with that 16" barrel. Looks more like a gun built for "business".

 

[jbpmidas]

Looks good!

 

[HotRod31]

Thanks, it sure handles better. Before the chop I couldn't even pull it out of the closet with out banging the barrel on door frame

Mark

 

[Xd357]

Looks really good!

 

[Toyfare]

What did you use to cut the barrel? How did you recrown it?

 

[HotRod31]

What did you use to cut the barrel? How did you recrown it?

cut-off saw & counter sink bit..... Mark

 

[captain-03]

Mark -- looks really good -- how does it shoot?

 

[HotRod31]

Mark -- looks really good -- how does it shoot?

I have only shot it off hand 20-30 yds shoots well. I need to put it on a bench and see its true potential.

Later, Mark

 

[sand_man]

Good looking gun!

 

[LowLight]

post some targets at 50 and 100 yards. would like to see what a 16 inch barrel would do at thoses rangs.

 

[rigrat]

Looks good. Remember the next time though to cut around 17". That way if you still don't like the way it shoots you can have it re-chambered. And that will really improve the accuracy of the barrel especially if you take the time to do a little trigger work and bed the action in the stock.