Ruger American Rimfire Target .22 LR 18" Rifle

Ruger American Rimfire Target .22 LR 18" Rifle

The Ruger American Rimfire Target features an 18″ (≈ 45.7 cm) threaded 0.860″ bull barrel with factory knurled thread protector, a black laminate stock with Alexander Henry forend and sling swivel studs, and a factory-installed one-piece aluminum scope rail. It ships with the patented, detachable, flush-mounted BX-1 10-round rotary magazine and accepts all 10/22® magazines (BX-25®, BX-25®x2, BX-15®). Ruger’s Power Bedding™ integral bedding block and the Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger (user adjustable 3–5 lb) deliver excellent on-bench and range performance while an accessible tang safety and receiver-mounted bolt release add practical convenience.

Key Features

18″ Threaded Bull Barrel: Cold hammer-forged 0.860″ bull profile with knurled thread protector for longevity and accuracy
BX-1 10-Round Rotary Magazine: Patented flush-mount rotary mag; compatible with 10/22® magazine family
Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ Trigger: Crisp, user-adjustable pull between 3–5 lb
Power Bedding™ System: Integral bedding block that free-floats the barrel for improved accuracy
Black Laminate Stock with Alexander Henry Forend: Stable shooting platform with sling swivel studs and rubber buttpad
One-Piece Aluminum Scope Rail: Factory-installed, receiver drilled & tapped for optics

All Technical Data

Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel Length: 18″ (≈ 45.7 cm)
Overall Length: 37″ (≈ 93.9 cm)
Weight (Unloaded): 6.7 lb (≈ 3.07 kg)
Capacity: 10 rounds (BX-1 rotary magazine); accepts 10/22® magazines (BX-25®, BX-25®x2, BX-15®)
Stock: Black laminate with Alexander Henry forend, sling swivel studs, rubber buttpad
Material (Barrel/Receiver): Alloy steel / satin blued finish
Twist Rate: 1:16″ RH
Grooves: 6
Thread Pattern: 1/2″-28 (factory threaded 0.860″ bull barrel with knurled protector)
Sights: None — scope base installed (receiver drilled & tapped)
Length of Pull: 13.75″ (≈ 34.9 cm)
Action Type: Bolt action (60° bolt throw)

Why Choose This Product?

The Ruger American Rimfire Target .22 LR 18" Rifle combines a heavy, accuracy-oriented bull barrel, Ruger’s Power Bedding™ system and an adjustable Marksman trigger in a stable laminate platform — making it an excellent choice for rimfire target shooters, precision plinkers and small-game hunters who want a range-ready, magazine-fed rimfire with proven Ruger reliability.