NEW Brownells BRN-22 Barreled Receivers

Published on July 20, 2018
Duration: 1:48

The Brownells BRN-22 barreled receiver offers a 10/22 compatible upgrade, featuring a durable 6061 aluminum receiver with an integrated Picatinny rail and a nitrated steel barrel. It includes a V-block for easy assembly and a rear cutout for convenient bore cleaning. Available in sporter, heavy barrel, and charger (pistol/SBR) configurations, with all barrels threaded 1/2-28 for muzzle devices.

Quick Summary

The Brownells BRN-22 barreled receiver is a 10/22 compatible upgrade featuring a 6061 aluminum receiver with an integrated Picatinny rail and a nitrated steel barrel. It includes a V-block for assembly and a rear cutout for easy bore cleaning. Available in sporter, heavy barrel, and charger configurations, all barrels are threaded 1/2-28.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to BRN-22 Barreled Receivers
  2. 00:05What's Included: Receiver, Rail, Barrel
  3. 00:12Receiver Material and Rail
  4. 00:18Barrel Specifications: Nitrated Steel
  5. 00:20V-Block and Assembly Components
  6. 00:26Required Parts for Build (Trigger, Stock)
  7. 00:39Receiver Finish: Matte Black Anodizing
  8. 00:44Bore Cleaning Access Feature
  9. 00:55Threaded Barrel: 1/2-28
  10. 01:01Available Configurations
  11. 01:03Sporter Configuration Details
  12. 01:13Heavy Barrel Configuration
  13. 01:25Charger Variant for Pistol/SBR
  14. 01:33Conclusion: BRN-22 Barreled Receiver

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components included with the Brownells BRN-22 barreled receiver?

The BRN-22 barreled receiver package includes a 6061 aluminum receiver with a built-in Picatinny rail, a nitrated steel barrel, and a V-block with mounting screws, ready for assembly with a trigger, pins, and stock.

What are the different configurations available for the Brownells BRN-22?

The BRN-22 is available in a sporter profile that matches the standard Ruger 10/22, a heavy barrel 16-inch configuration for precision, and a charger variant with a 10-inch barrel for pistol or SBR builds.

What are the benefits of the BRN-22's receiver finish and barrel threading?

The receiver features a matte black anodizing for extreme toughness and corrosion resistance, similar to AR-15s. All barrels are threaded 1/2-28, allowing easy attachment of suppressors or muzzle devices.

How does the BRN-22 facilitate easier cleaning?

The BRN-22 receiver has a cutout at the rear that provides full bore access when the action is removed from the stock. This allows for cleaning from the rear without needing to clean solely from the muzzle end.

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