How to replace the barrel on a Ruger 10/22 rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through simple procedures for customizing, repairing, and maintaining your firearms. This weapons video tutorial will teach you how to replace the barrel on a Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rifle.

Brownells shows you the easiest way to exchange the barrel on a Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rifle. First, make sure the firearm is unloaded by removing the magazine and making sure the chamber is empty. It you had a scope or sling, you'd want to take it off. Now, remove the barrel band, loosen the action screw on the other side of the stock, remove the barrel action and push out the trigger pins. Now, you're almost done replacing the barrel on your Ruger. Watch to find out the rest.