New Lightweight Ruger 10/22 Rifles with Carbon Fiber Sleeved Barrels

By Eric B

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is proud to announce the release of a new lightweight 10/22 rifle, chambered in .22 LR. This rifle is the lightest in Ruger’s 10/22 lineup, weighing only 3.5 lbs. It features a 16.1″ cold hammer-forged barrel with a carbon fiber sleeve. The tensioned stainless steel barrel is designed to reduce weight and vibration while providing increased rigidity. The barrel is threaded 1/2″-28 to accommodate muzzle devices – great for suppressors, you know!Ruger @ TFB: Ruger & Magpul are Making a Glock Clone? The Ruger RXM The Rimfire Report: Ruger American Rimfire Long-Range Target POTD: Ruger Precision Rifle With A-Tec Marksman SuppressorBelow: Model Number: 31220, caliber: 22 LR. Price: $1129.00.

The rifle is equipped with a Magpul MOE X-22 stock, which is known to be both lightweight and durable. The black stock has a textured splatter paint finish for enhanced grip in challenging conditions. It includes M-LOK attachment slots at the 6 o’clock

Source: The Firearm Blog