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"Ratchet" style 22lr barrels
Oct 4th, 2026 at 1:32am
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Who is it that makes the "ratchet" style rifling 22lr barrels? I have given up on RKS replacing my barrel that I was asked to return. It has been over eight weeks with no word from them or my replacement barrel. I do not recommend doing business with them. I have had a very sour experience. I am ready to move on and just purchase another barrel.



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Re: "Ratchet" style 22lr barrels
Reply #1 - Oct 4th, 2026 at 2:15am
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I'm not sure any major benchrest .22 rf maker currently does ratchet rifling.  Shilen I think did, at one time.  But, since their ownership change a couple years ago, they have run into production problems and can't produce a barrel for delivery in the next 2 to 3 years.   

If I was trying to make an accurate rifle, I'd use Benchmark, Lilja, or Mark Chanlynn.  Benchmark would be the easiest to acquire and the most sure bet for accuracy, service and delivery.

That's not to say Lilja and Chanlynn aren't great.  I have barrels from both of them, and they're absolutely excellent.

Muller barrels are well regarded in benchrest, they have 13 twist in stock but only SS, and 27 inches.  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

I wish I had some fast twist .22 rf barels to experiment with.  I may have to buy one, but it's a shame, as I have Flash Ebert/Turbo barrels, Pence Barrels, Benchmark Barrels, Hart, and maybe a couple others in my stock.  But, all 16 twist.
  
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Re: "Ratchet" style 22lr barrels
Reply #2 - Oct 4th, 2026 at 8:47am
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It seems the accuracy game would be stainless. If that's the thinking, Whidden lists a good selection in stock, I'm leaning towards picking up a Muller for a different type of rifle.
  
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Re: "Ratchet" style 22lr barrels
Reply #3 - Oct 5th, 2026 at 3:04pm
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Northland Shooters Supply used to have Shilen blanks in stock but with the Shilen slow delivery issues this may not be the case now. You might give Northland a call to find out if he has anything on the shelf. Lilja's tight groove barrel is reportedly very good. I have one for a CPA that I have yet to fire.
  
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Re: "Ratchet" style 22lr barrels
Reply #4 - Oct 5th, 2026 at 3:37pm
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Given the issues at Shilen….avoid.
That said, the best RF match barrels out  these days are Muller.
They have just re introduced a 5R profile around .900” OD, reported that Whiddens has them in stock, would expect them to disappear fast.
  

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Reply #5 - Oct 5th, 2026 at 4:42pm
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I purchased a Brux a few weeks back from Bruno's Shooter Supply.
  

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Re: "Ratchet" style 22lr barrels
Reply #6 - Oct 9th, 2026 at 9:50pm
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Given the issues at Shilen avoid you say. Avoid RKS too if you are looking for quick service. I am really disappointed based on everyone's posts about RKS. Maybe my replacement will eventually come and if it doesn't I will just chalk it us as a very expensive learning experience.




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