The Faxon Firearms Rimfire Pencil Barrel (brand part no. 12B216N16NPQ-T) is a 16-inch .22 LR barrel built for the Ruger 10/22, machined from 416-R stainless steel bar stock in Faxon’s Cincinnati facility using the same rigorous testing and quality control as the company’s AR and pistol barrels. Faxon Firearms cuts this barrel with 6-groove rifling at a 1:16-inch twist and finishes the muzzle with a recessed target crown, then salt bath nitrides it for durability. It is a weight-saving upgrade over a typical factory 10/22 barrel for shooters who want a lighter rimfire rifle without giving up accuracy.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR.
• 16-inch barrel length, built for the Ruger 10/22.
• 1:16-inch twist rate with 6-groove rifling.
• Machined from 416-R stainless steel bar stock.
• Finished in salt bath nitride.
• Recessed target crown for accuracy.
• Every barrel is magnetic particle inspected.
• Pencil profile, offering weight savings over a typical factory 10/22 barrel.
• Manufactured in-house at Faxon’s Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle does this barrel fit? The Ruger 10/22.

What twist rate does it use? A 1:16-inch twist with 6-groove rifling.

Does it save weight over a factory barrel? Yes, the pencil profile offers weight savings over a typical factory 10/22 barrel.

Buy the Faxon Firearms Rimfire Pencil Barrel

Lighten up your 10/22 with a stainless, nitride-finished barrel built to Faxon’s AR-grade standards. Order it from our rifle barrels selection at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.