Ruger Expands 10/22 Line With Lightweight Models

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