[Magnum Research .22 Switchbolt/Laminated Stock Initial Review]

 

While selecting parts for my Deep Six chassis build, I attempted to use the absolute lightest parts. Here is some of the lightest 10/22 parts. This is by no means a complete comprehensive list.

 

Lightest 10/22 Receivers:

Volquartsen Superlite receiver at 6.00 ounces

Brownells BRN-22 Stripped (Non-Railed) receiver at 6.40 ounces

F.J. Feddersen Aluminum Alloy receiver at 7.10 ounces

Kidd Classic Slip Fit receiver at 8.00 ounces

Tactical Innovations Elite22 receiver at 8.30 ounces

CST Centrix-22 receiver at 8.34 ounces

Brownells BRN-22 Stripped (Railed) receiver at 8.40 ounces

 

Lightest 10/22 bolts:

Volquartsen Firefly bolt at 2.89 ounces

CST Power Custom Match bolt at 5.78 ounces

Kidd bolt (scalloped) at 6.40 ounces

Volquartsen Competition bolt at 7.00 ounces

 

Lightest 10/22 16” barrels:

Wiland barrel at 10.5 ounces

Briley “Raptor” Ultralight barrel at 11.4 ounces

Magnum Research 17” Magnum Lite Graphite barrel at 13.0 ounces

Tactical Solutions X-Ring Performance barrel at 12.7 ounces

Volquartsen Ultralite Carbon Fiber barrel at 15.0 ounces

Kidd Ultra Lightweight Fluted Bull barrel at 20.0 ounces

Proof Research Bull barrel at 25.0 ounces

 

Lightest 10/22 Trigger Assemblies:

Ruger OEM trigger with plastic housing and Brimstone Tier 1 job is at 5.13 ounces

Kidd Single Stage trigger is at 7.10 ounces

[Kidd Chassis]

Right now I am almost done with a Deep Six chassis lightweight hunting build. Just waiting on the suppressor approval from ATF and new bipod I just ordered. My Deep Six chassis build has a Briley barrel, CST receiver and bolt and a JMac Customs folding stock.

 

Here is my lightweight 10/22 build. It is built on a Kidd Tactical Chassis. Total weight including magazine and suppressor is 84.92 ounces/5.31 pounds. Here is the component list:

 

-Kidd Tactical Chassis
-Ruger 10/22 receiver with Kidd Aftermarket Rear Tang 
-Kidd Bolt
-Volquartsen Ultralite Carbon Fiber Barrel 
-Kidd Bolt Handle Charging Assembly with Guide Rod & Spring
-Battle Arms Development Sabertube (Rifle Length) with Buttstock
-Kidd Single Stage Trigger
-Hogue Polymer Pistol Grip
-Trijicon RMR 1.0 MOA Red-dot
-MaddMac’s Precision Tactical RMR Mounting Base
-Spartan 300 Bipod
-Mask HD Suppressor
-Ergo M-Lok Enhanced Angled Grip

 

 

[Lightest 10/22 Barrel]

I just finished a lightweight 10/22 build. It is built on a Kidd Tactical Chassis. Total weight including magazine and suppressor is 84.92 ounces/5.31 pounds. Here is the component list:

 

-Kidd Tactical Chassis (flush cups added on right/left side)

-Ruger 10/22 receiver with Kidd Aftermarket Rear Tang 

-Kidd Bolt

-Volquartsen Ultralite Carbon Fiber Barrel 

-Kidd Bolt Handle Charging Assembly with Guide Rod & Spring

-Battle Arms Development Sabertube (Rifle Length) with Buttstock

-Kidd Single Stage Trigger

-Hogue Polymer Pistol Grip

-Trijicon RMR 1.0 MOA Red-dot

-MaddMac’s Precision Tactical RMR Mounting Base

-Spartan 300 Bipod

-Mask HD Suppressor

-Ergo M-Lok Enhanced Angled Grip