There really is no difference. The reason I assume that most people who have Feddersen BB's in 16.25" length is because Feddersen says that that is potentially their best shooting barrel. I have both 16.25" and 18" Feddersen barrels and they both shoot incredible. The first 2 I bought were 16.25" for the reason I stated. Just like my first Kidd barrel was a 20" .920 because Tony Kidd says that barrel has the highest potential accuracy.

 

So...if you were forced to buy another barrel right now. What would it be. Kidd or Feddersen?

Or do you think they are identical?

 

I bought a Feddersen 16" contour barrel a few weeks ago, it fits in the factory carbine and sporter stocks perfectly. It is a tad on the short side so if aesthetics bother you a bit longer barrel might look better, it looks good to me. The chamber is tight and certain ammo starts to get stuck after about 75 rounds (Aguila), I think because it has a coating on it. But blazer runs through it like butter and is very accurate in mine. I have not done extensive ammo testing as the blazer shot so well I just stopped there. I mounted the Feddersen barrel onto a brand new carbine rifle (never shot) and just added a BX trigger and a factory beach sporter stock, so everything was new from the start. the only thing else I plan to add is a buffer to quiet the action down a bit and that's it, my version of a factory sleeper. I'm sure what ever length barrel you choose will shoot exceptional.

 

Thank's for the input, y'all. I ordered an 18" threaded Feddersen this morning.

Couldn't bring myself to go that little bit shorter, just from an aesthetic standpoint with this particular rifle.

Cheers!

 

I traded emails with a gent at Feddersen this week. He essentially said the 16.25 has historically been a tiny bit more accurate, and tends to balance the rifle weight better, but that lately all of their barrels are shooting equally well.

I'm waiting for my local range to open from this covid lockdown and then will,order a Feddersen.

 

Here's a link to a couple of modular stock builds I did last year.

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1161329

The 18" Feddersen barreled rifle is one of my favorites,
and does great with CCI Blazer.

 

I like shorter barrels because there really is no need for the longer one when you are shooting with a scope and the 16s are more easy to get into and out of the truck. However, for dedicated target shooting, nothing wrong with the longer barrels. Some say the really long barrels can't be supported well by the aluminum 10/22 receiver.

 

The aluminum receiver is more than strong enough to support any length BB. There is a possibility of barrel droop which is easily solved with a Gunsmither's block. We're only talking a 1.75" difference between a 16.25" and 18". I just put this together recently with a Feddersen receiver, Feddersen 16.25" barrel, and Kidd Trigger kit in an OEM aluminum housing.

 

My barrel should be delivered today. Once it’s all put together I’ll post some pics.... IF I can figure out how to do that, lol.

 

Seems I see most of the Fedderson owners here talking about their 16.25" barrels. I have not seen many comments about the 18" version. Why? What's the big deal about a 1.75" difference?

For me, the issue was where the rifle balances. The 16" bull barrel with my optic and stock had the rifle balancing right at the magazine.

 

Makes sense.

I like a heavy rifle. I also kinda like a muzzle-heavy rifle. They hold steadier in actual practice.

If it becomes too muzzle-heavy, adding weight to the butt is very easy.

 

Got the 18" Feddersen in today, and installed it in the intended rifle, with a Victor Titan stock. If looks are any indicator of performance, it oughta do just fine. I took one pic of the Feddersen with my TacSol Axiom suppressor and another of just the Feddersen as it came. I do have a TacSol muzzle brake inbound, which will live on the end of the Feddersen.

The barrel it replaced was a 22" Green Mountain Running Boar. That is actually a really good barrel, too, but I never liked the appearance with the Titan. So I swapped it with the factory barrel on my daughter's rifle, which has a Boyd's laminate. Now, man, all is right in the world. Both rifles look altogether right in my eye, and now they both have good barrels.

 

The only difference, IMHO, is aesthetics. Get whichever one looks best to you. They will both perform well past your expectations. Feddersen makes a great product. As always, YMMV.

 

I would shoot it without the muzzle brake first. Sometimes a muzzle brake can have a negative effect on accuracy so it might be good to get a before and after. Personally I wouldn't put a muzzle brake on a rimfire, but I understand some people like them just for the way they look.