Building a 10/22, blued or stainless?

[HillsideDesolate]

Am I correct though in assuming the receiver is aluminum and if changing the barrel to an aftermarket then it doens't matter as much unless you just want a silver colored receiver?

Yes, receiver is aluminum so the only difference is if it is painted black or not.

 

[magna19]

Built a stainless. Kidd 20" fluted/threaded with Kidd 2-stage trigger

 

[sh00ter]

Built a stainless. Kidd 20" fluted/threaded with Kidd 2-stage trigger

Is the 20" for accuracy? I've read a lot of debates recently about 16 being the optimum barrel for 22LR "in general" for velocity vs accurace balance? Sharp rifle though for sure!

 

[magna19]

Is the 20" for accuracy? I've read a lot of debates recently about 16 being the optimum barrel for 22LR "in general" for velocity vs accurace balance? Sharp rifle though for sure!

Thanks!! I read a little bit about those debates. Mostly the 20" fluted/threaded choice was for looks and guessing the fluted barrel would still balance well. The gun started out as a factory 20" deluxe. I added the barrel/trigger to the factory wood stock. Then found the laminated stock on ebay. Its a fun rifle to shoot on the bench and quite often my GO-TO critter getter.

 

[Rugerscout80]

The Volquartsen carbon fiber barrel is nice.

 

[Lowlife]

I like the looks of blued firearms. I went with the blued LVT. I might go with a shorter barrel depending on how it shoots. It comes with a 20" barrel.