Ruger’s 10/22 line, which includes some of the most popular rimfire autoloaders ever produced, is expanding.
The storied firearms company recently announced a new lightweight model chambered in .22 LR and featuring a custom look and feel. The new lightest model in the 10/22 line, it weighs a mere 3.5 pounds, thanks partly to its 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged tensioned barrel with a lightweight carbon-fiber sleeve.
According to a news release announcing the new rifle, in addition to the reduction in weight, the stainless steel tensioned barrel is more rigid, reducing vibration, and is even threaded 1/2″-28 for the addition of a muzzle device of the user’s choice. The gun also features a tough but lightweight Magpul MOE X-22 stock that is painted black and features a textured splatter paint for an improved grip in even the worst weather conditions while complementing the rifle’s aesthetics. The stock, which has a 13.5-inch length of pull, features M-Lok attachment slots at the 6 o’clock position and integral sling loops for use with locking sling swivels.
A genuine Ruger BX-Trigger with an approximate pull weight of 2.75 pounds and a crisp, clean break add to the custom feel of the new model.
In addition to the lightweight model, Ruger’s Custom Shop has added two new 10/22 rifles fitted into a chassis manufactured by Grey Birch and featuring a tensioned barrel with a carbon-fiber sleeve and BX-Trigger. They have identical features, with one for right-handed shooters and one for left-handed shooters. The high-end Grey Birch chassis, which folds for easy transport, is adjustable for length of pull and comb height.
The rifles’ 10-inch forends feature M-Lok slots and have Arca-Swiss rails under the forends. These little rifles are as cool-looking chassis rimfires as you’ll likely find on the market. And with the 10/22’s legendary accuracy and reliability, there’s little doubt they’ll put a smile on shooters’ faces who are into long-range rimfire.
Specifications: 10/22 with Carbon-Fiber Barrel Sleeve
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action: Semi-Auto
Barrel: 16.1 inches
OA Length: 34.1 inches
Weight: 3.5 pounds (empty)
Stock: Magpul MOE X-22
Sights None (Picatinny rail)
Finish: Clear satin
Capacity: 10
MSRP: $649
Specifications: Custom Shop 10/22 Competition
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action: Semi-Auto
Barrel: 16.1 inches
OA Length: 36.8 inches
Weight: 4.2 pounds (empty)
Stock: Gray Birch Chassis
Sights None (Picatinny rail)
Finish: Hard-coat anodized black
Capacity: 10
MSRP: $1,129
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