A little pricey but none better!
Tapered Barels

 

S &P Outfitters or E-Bay

 

I have one of these, Very satisfied.

901914 20" SS Tapered Sporter 10/22 Barrel

 

Barrels-Sturm Ruger & Co

if you can't find an aftermarket barrel Ruger does have them

 

Shaw has one for 166 https://www.shawcustombarrels.com/shop/category/18-inch/56

 

Thank you all for the barrel suggestions, after going back and forth and reading many reviews and searching.

This is my choice, thank you Toomany!
It checks all my boxes and fits all my criteria for what I'm looking for.

 

Just yesterday I wrote about Dvor, that they currently have a sale on .22 parts.
They have that Shaw 18" polished stainless barrel, no fluting, no threads, tapered profile on sale for $106. $60 off.
Shaw Ruger 10/22 22 LR Non-Threaded Barrel 1022BCMHF16 ON SALE!

I've been buying from Dvor for a few years, great company. A couple of months ago I bought a Shaw barrel from them but haven't installed it yet, the Shaw barrels are nice for the money!
And it is a members only site but it's free to join, just send them an email.

 

Thank you, just joined Dvor and scored one for a very nice price. Much appreciated!

 

Isn't Dvor and Optics Planet the same mother company? I had given up on OP but did pick up a Shaw blue BB 18" for $125 delivered a couple of month ago. Very happy with it.

 

Dvor is a membership site operated by Optics Planet.





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Dvor came through quickly, with a very nice barrel. I have high hopes for this. 18" factory taper stainless.

Now I'm going to need another in 10" for my Charger.

 

I always wondered how Shaw Barrels preformed. Let us know👍

 

I won't get to mount it up and shoot it until next week, but I will report back.