The Ruger
10/22 is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered for the .22
Long Rifle. It has a removable 10-round (or 5-round) rotary
magazine which allows the magazine to fit flush with the bottom
of the stock. High capacity magazines are also available at
reasonable prices. A magnum version is also available, chambered
for the .22 WMR cartridge, lastly a .17 HMR is available as
well. The standard version has been in production since 1964,
the Magnum version since 1998, and the .17 HMR was just
introduced.
Variations
The 10/22 is available in a wide
variety of configurations. Wooden stocks are available in standard,
deluxe versions and International versions, in addition to laminated
wood and black synthetic. The standard "Carbine" barrel length is 18 1/2
inches, while the "Rifle" version has a 20 inch barrel, and the "Compact
Rifle" has a 16 1/8 inch barrel, and a shorter stock. A target model is
available with a 20 inch bull barrel with no sights. There is also a 22
inch barrel version, but Wal-Mart is the exclusive dealer for this
model. The .22 Long Rifle version uses an aluminum receiver, while the
.22 WMR version uses a steel .
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Caliber: .22 LR
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds
Finish: Stainless, blued, camo
Stock: Hardwood, laminate, black
or camo composite
Barrel Length: 16 1/8", 18?",
20", or 22" (410, 470, 508, or 559 mm)
Groove: 6
Twist: 1:16" (406 mm) RH
Overall Length: 34", 37" or 38?"
(864, 940 or 978 mm)
Weight: 4? to 7? lb (2 to 3.4
kg)
Front Sight(s): Blade (all but
Target model)
Rear Sight(s): Adjustable (all
but Target model)
Additional accessories: Scope
base (all models), integral laser sight (some models, new 2006)
Magnum model:
Caliber: .22 WMR
Capacity: 9+1 Rounds
Finish: Blued
Stock: Hardwood
Barrel Length: 18?" (470 mm)
Groove: 6
Twist: 1:14" (109 mm) RH
Overall Length: 37?" (946 mm)
Weight: 6? lb (2.9 kg)
Front Sight(s): Blade
Rear Sight(s): Adjustable
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Technical
Specifications
The SKS has
a conventional carbine layout, with a wooden stock and no pistol
grip. Most versions are fitted with an integral folding bayonet
which hinges down from the end of the barrel, and some versions,
such as the Yugoslavian-made M59/66 variant are equipped with a
grenade launching attachment. As with the American M1 Carbine,
the SKS is shorter and less powerful than the semi-automatic
rifles which preceded it - most notably, the Soviet SVT series
and the American M1 Garand. Contrary to popular belief it is not
a modern assault rifle. This is because it does not meet all of
the criteria of a true assault rifle (though there are some
variants that fall closer to the definition). It does not
possess the capability for selective fire, and the basic design
does not possess a removable magazine. Some selective-fire
variants were produced in the PRC; however, the basic design of
the SKS is semi-automatic in nature. The carbine's ten-round box
magazine is fed from a stripper clip (see below), and rounds
stored in the magazine can be removed by depressing a magazine
catch (thus opening the "floor" of the magazine and allowing the
rounds to fall out) located forward of the trigger guard.
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