Key facts
- Manufacturer
- Sturm, Ruger & Co.
- Model
- Ruger 10/22
- Type
- Rifle
- Action or operating system
- Blowback-operated semi-automatic
- Chamberings
- .22 Long Rifle
- Introduced or adopted
- 1964
- Status
- Current model family
What it is
The Ruger 10/22 is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle family. Ruger offers multiple stocks, barrel lengths, sights, and configurations under the 10/22 name.
Development and history
Introduced in 1964, the 10/22 became a durable training, plinking, small-game, and customisation platform. Its rotary magazine and simple operating format helped it become a familiar entry point to rifle ownership.
Why it matters
The 10/22 demonstrates that a popular firearm database needs to cover sporting and training rifles as well as service arms. It also shows why a long-running product family needs clear configuration notes.
Safety and owner resources
Use Ruger’s manual and parts information for the exact 10/22 configuration. Follow the four rules of firearm safety and local transport and storage requirements.
Sources
Each source is linked to the facts it supports.
- Ruger 10/22 overview
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Reviewed
- August 7, 2026
- Ruger manuals
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Reviewed
- August 7, 2026
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