(GunReports.com) — Sturm, Ruger Company’s new Ruger American Rimfire bolt-action rifles chambered in .22 LR or .22 Magnum carry over several design innovations from the company’s other rifles, including rotary magazines, adjustable triggers, and interchangeable stocks.
The new line consists of standard and compact models. Full-sized models have 22-inch barrels and 13.75-inch lengths of pull. Compacts have 18-inch barrels and 12.5-inch lengths of pull. All models have a suggested retail price of $329.
“The new American Rimfire series really ups the ante for performance in rimfire rifles,” said Mike Fifer, President and CEO.
Each model in the line includes two interchangeable stock modules that provide comb-height options for scope or iron sight use. Standard models come with long length of pull modules, while compact models come with short length of pull modules. By simply removing the rear sling swivel stud, stock modules can be changed in seconds.
All four stock modules are completely interchangeable across all models.
Models chambered in .22 LR feature the detachable, flush-mounted 10/22 BX-1 10-round rotary magazine and accept all 10/22 magazines, including the BX-25 and BX-25×2.
Models chambered in .22 Magnum use the detachable, flush-mounted JMX‐1 9-round rotary magazine. The easy-to-use 10/22-style extended magazine release provides smooth, no fuss magazine removal.
The 60-degree bolt provides ample scope clearance, while an easy-to-use, receiver-mounted bolt release allows the bolt to be readily removed without requiring a pull of the trigger.
The Ruger American Rimfire features a Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger and patent-pending Power Bedding integral bedding block system that positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel. Additional features include a satin blued, target-crowned, hammer-forged barrel, Williams fiber-optic front sight, and a 10/22-style adjustable “V” slot folding-leaf rear sight.
A 3/8-inch rimfire scope base is machined into the receiver, and is drilled and tapped for Weaver #12 bases (not included). Ruger American Rimfire rifles feature a composite stock with front and rear swivel studs.
