Sleek, perfectly balanced, rugged and superbly accurate, Ruger's 10/22 is ideally suited for informal target shooting, "plinking", small game hunting and action-shooting events. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 10/22, Ruger asked fans to submit ideas for their ideal 10/22. The winning rifle takes the legendary action and renowned, reliable rotary magazine of the 10/22 and combines it with several features of other popular Ruger rifles, resulting in a fun, versatile rifle that firearms enthusiasts of all ages are sure to enjoy. Based on the original 10/22 rifle, this model features the ergonomic, lightweight black composite stock and the Ruger Modular Stock System from the Ruger American Rimfire rifle. It also includes a protected, non-glare post front sight, ghost ring adjustable rear aperture sight, and Picatinny rail from the popular Gunsite Scout Rifle. The special edition rifle is rounded out with a precision-rifled, cold hammer-forged, stainless steel barrel capped with a blued alloy steel SR-556/Mini-14-style, 1/2"-28 thread flash suppressor. To further recognize the 50th Anniversary, it features a special, "50th Anniversary" bolt marking, "The Ruger 10/22 - 22 LR - Fifty - 1964-2014" receiver markings and a commemorative box with the 50th Anniversary logo.
Specifications :
- Caliber: 22 Long Rifle
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Capacity: 10+1
- Trigger: Standard
- Safety: Cross Bolt
- Oal: 37"
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Stock: Black Composite
- Metal Finish: Stainless Steel
- Twist: 1:16"
- Barrel: Hammer-Forged Stainless
- Muzzle: Flash Suppressor
- Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
- Sights: Ghost Ring Rear, Post Front
- Hand: Right
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types.
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Craig Boddington
