The Ruger 10/22 is one of, if the not, the best semi-automatic rimfire rifle in the world. It is a reliable and accurate little workhorse and every shooter from the youngest to the oldest can operate and enjoy the Ruger 10/22.
Officially announced in June 1964, the 10/22 was designed by Bill Ruger, Harry Sefried, and Doug McClenahan, based on Ruger’s Deerstalker rifle chambered in .44 Magnum. When Ruger announced the 10/22 to outdoor writers in March 1964, they said, “… from a technological point of view, the new 10/22 is one of the best things we have done.” Many of us agree that this statement from Ruger still stands true today. Due to the simplicity of the 10/22’s construction, the rifle is easy to maintain, clean and switch out parts. In fact, part of the Ruger 10/22’s appeal is how easy it is to accessorize and customize with aftermarket parts.
Our favorite Ruger 10/22 accessories:
- ProMag Archangel Conversion Stock in Desert Tan
- 10/22 Drop-In Timney Trigger
- Ruger 10/22 .22LR 50 Round Drum Black Dog Machine Magazine
- Ruger BX-25 Magazine .22 Long Rifle 25 Rounds
- Weaver Ruger 10/22 Tactical Multi-Slot Base
- Leapers UTG Gen 4 Red/Green Dot Sight with Integral Mounting Deck
- Ruger 10/22 Hot Lips Loader
- ATI Ruger 10/22 Dragunov Thumbhole Stock
Today, we celebrate the Ruger 10/22. Read more about the Ruger 10/22 in our past blogs:
- Ruger’s New Takedown 10/22 Announced!
- 10/22. One of Our Favorite Dates
- Customizing the Ruger 10/22 .22 Long Rifle
- Sturm, Ruger & Company: A Brief History
- Ruger 10/22 FAQs
I would love to hear you share your Ruger 10/22 stories. Tell the world in the comment section.
Sure wish Ruger would make a 10/22 “better trigger-bigger mag release-larger operating handle model/option for sale at a reasonable ($30-40 bucks extra?)price.
Can you tell us what tactical products or accessories you might recommend that are compatable with the takedown 10/22?
Had to comment when I saw “Timney Triggers”. I live in the Williamsburg, VA area and several months ago I started a Virginia only wounded warriors program. I build and repair weapons as a hobby (All Training I received in the Military). I found out about the Warriors Transition Battalion out of Fort Belvoir in Fairfax VA and began working with the wounded soldiers. Recently we had a contest selecting 6 soldiers in the program for their personal AR’s to perform free upgrade. I never charge for labor just the parts. They all selected a Timney trigger after shooting my own personal AR yet none of them financially could afford the triggers. I approached Timney Triggers with my dilemma and asked for their help. Jeff Dodges general manager went above and beyond! He sent Timney patches and stickers as well as 6 BRAND NEW TRIGGERS FREE!! We just had the awards ceremony, the local news was there to photo it and write an article then the 6 soldiers sent in Pictures of themselves and went on to tell their stories as well as thank Timney for their support. Peace.
http://www.tidewaterreview.com/news/va-tr-timney-triggers-1031-20121030,0,3764105.story
Thought this would be popular subject as weapon is favorite of plinkers.
Though a barrel and stock would be mentioned as a good one with the newest version ballistic drop scope turns weapon into a 100 yard tackdriver and due to low power and light bullet still does quite well out to 150 yards.
TRIGGER IS A MUST BUT EXPENSIVE and one can spped up action and extraction.
For convenience new mag release and extended charging fanle.
Nit picking but a tool to measure rim thickness will drop groups no matter the make.
And one more thing a grouse or rabbit in the head waste no meat.