New Product Highlight: Ruger 10/22 Updates!

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

The Ruger 10/22 has been around since 1964, and it’s sold more than 10 million rifles. You could say it’s just about perfect – and many have.

There’s always room for improvement, though, and Ruger just announced changes to the 10/22 going forward. Don’t worry, these are more like tweaks than sweeping changes to a beloved firearm.

Let’s get into the details.

Ruger 10/22 Specs & Features

Specs

• Caliber: .22 LR
• Action: Semi-automatic, blowback
• Capacity: 10+1
• Barrel Length: 16.4”, 18.5”
• Overall Length: 34.5”, 36.5”
• Weight: 4 lbs, 4.2 lbs
• Country of Origin: USA
• MSRP: $299 – $399

Features

• Up-spec trigger and bolt release
• Lightweight stock
• Easier cleaning procedure

This update graces the 10/22 Standard with features previously reserved for higher-end 10/22 models.

First up is Ruger’s BX-Trigger – now standard on all, well, Standard 10/22 carbines and rifles. Expect a crisp break, reduced overtravel, and a firm reset compared to the trigger that used to come on basic-trim 10/22s.

The BX-Trigger has been one of our favorite 10/22 triggers for a long time, and it’s great to see it become more accessible.

Ruger BX-Trigger

$67

at Primary Arms

Prices accurate at time of writing

$67 at Primary Arms

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The bolt release is also upgraded to Ruger’s match bolt release. This means you can chamber the first round of a fresh magazine by quickly pulling and releasing the bolt handle, rather than fiddling with the little tab-style bolt release in front of the trigger guard.

The last change is a new stock that’s lighter and more convenient than the outgoing Standard stock. Perks include more aggressive texturing, M-LOK slots at the 6-o’clock position on the forend, and sling swivels molded into the polymer forend and buttstock.

Right now, 10/22s receiving these updates include carbines and rifles with black or stainless steel barrels, and scoped variants that come with a Viridian EON 3-9×40 mounted from the factory.

Ruger has not listed any price changes as a result of these upgrades.

And don’t forget that aftermarket support is still riding high. If you want to upgrade a rifle you already own, check out our handy guide to the Best Ruger 10/22 Upgrades!

What do you think of the updated Ruger 10/22? Let us know below. For more rimfire fun, check out our guide to the Best .22 LR Rifles!