Description
The Ruger 10/22 Carbine in .22 Long Rifle is the classic American rimfire—simple, reliable, and endlessly versatile. With its 18.5″ cold hammer-forged barrel, traditional hardwood stock, satin black finish, and Ruger’s legendary rotary magazine, this semi-auto is ready for plinking, small game hunting, or teaching the next generation to shoot.
This is the 10/22 your grandfather owned, your father learned on, and now you can pass down. Over 7 million sold since 1964 don’t lie.
What Makes the 10/22 Carbine Special
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18.5″ Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel: Precision rifling for consistent accuracy. The unique two-screw V-block locking system secures the barrel to the receiver rock-solid, shot after shot. Satin black finish resists glare and corrosion.
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Classic Hardwood Stock: Traditional American walnut (or birch, depending on production) with a smooth satin finish. No tactical gimmicks, no synthetic materials—just classic wood that looks right on a .22.
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Patented 10-Round Rotary Magazine: Ruger’s rotor design separates cartridges to eliminate rimlock jams. Flush-mounted for balanced handling and that traditional 10/22 profile.
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Extended Magazine Release: Drop the mag quickly without fumbling. A small detail that makes swapping mags at the range or in the field effortless.
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Push-Button Cross-Bolt Safety: Positive, ambidextrous safety at the front of the trigger guard. Easy to engage or disengage with either hand, even with gloves on.
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Heat-Stabilized Polymer Trigger Housing: High-tech, glass-filled polymer resists impact, abrasion, and weather. The trigger is smooth, consistent, and holds up to decades of hard use.
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Open Sights Included: Adjustable rear sight and gold bead front sight. Ready to shoot right out of the box—no scope required for plinking or close-range small game.
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Made in USA: Ruger manufactures the 10/22 in their American factories. Over 60 years of continuous refinement and improvement.
Specifications
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Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22LR)
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Action: Semi-automatic, blowback-operated
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Barrel Length: 18.5″
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Barrel Construction: Cold hammer-forged alloy steel
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Barrel Finish: Satin black
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Stock: Hardwood (American walnut or birch, varies by production)
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Stock Finish: Satin black receiver and barrel
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Capacity: 10+1 rounds (patented rotary magazine included)
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Sights: Adjustable rear sight, gold bead front sight
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Safety: Push-button cross-bolt manual safety (ambidextrous)
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Trigger: Heat-stabilized, glass-filled polymer trigger housing
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Magazine Release: Extended lever for easy removal
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Overall Length: ~37.5″
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Weight: ~5 lbs (varies by wood stock)
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Twist Rate: 1:16″ (standard for .22LR)
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Warranty: Ruger lifetime warranty (repair or replacement for defects)
Ideal For
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Plinking: The 10/22 was born for this. Cheap ammo, reliable feeding, fun to shoot all day.
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Small Game Hunting: Squirrels, rabbits, grouse, pheasants—quiet, accurate, and effective with proper shot placement.
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Training New Shooters: Low recoil, simple operation, affordable ammo. The perfect first rifle.
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Pest Control: Raccoons, groundhogs, prairie dogs, starlings—handles them all.
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Traditionalists: You want a classic wood-stock .22, not a tactical plastic rifle.
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Collecting: The 10/22 has more aftermarket support than any rifle in history. Start stock, customize later.
What’s Included
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(1) Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22LR Rifle
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(1) 10-Round Rotary Magazine
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(1) Owner’s Manual
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(1) Cable Lock
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Original Packaging
The 10/22 Legacy
Since 1964, the Ruger 10/22 has been the benchmark for .22LR semi-automatic rifles. It’s the rifle dads hand down to their kids, the first rifle millions of Americans ever shot, and the platform that launched a thousand custom builds.
Why it’s endured:
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Reliability: The rotary magazine eliminates rimlock jams. The action is simple and robust.
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Accuracy: Cold hammer-forged barrels shoot consistently well.
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Customizability: Every aftermarket company makes 10/22 parts. Stocks, barrels, triggers, magazines—you name it.
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Affordability: New 10/22s cost $250–$350. Used ones are even cheaper.
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Timeless design: It just looks right. No tactical gimmicks, no unnecessary features.
Important Notes
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Ammo Not Included: .22 Long Rifle ammunition sold separately (standard velocity or high velocity recommended; avoid subsonic for reliable cycling).
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Additional Magazines: 10-round rotary mags are ~$25–$30 each. Worth buying a few extras.
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Scope Not Included: Open sights work fine for plinking and close-range hunting. For target shooting or longer-range small game, a 2-7x or 3-9x scope is ideal (Weaver or .22 tip-off base compatible).
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Aftermarket Support: The 10/22 has more aftermarket parts than any other rifle. You can customize everything from the stock to the barrel to the trigger. Start stock, upgrade later.
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State Regulations: Some states restrict magazine capacity (10 rounds is legal in most, but check CA, NY, NJ, MA, CT, IL, WA, CO).






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