Ruger 10/22 Target 22LR Heavy Bull Barrel Laminate Rifle - Excellent

Refining the Rimfire Platform for Match-Grade Precision

Since its debut in 1964, the Ruger 10/22 has reigned supreme as the world's most popular semi-automatic rimfire rifle, largely celebrated for its lightweight utility and rapid-fire fun. However, as the benchrest and precision rimfire shooting sports gained massive traction in the 1990s, shooters began heavily modifying stock models with aftermarket parts to achieve tighter groupings. Recognizing this market shift, Ruger introduced the factory-built 10/22 Target variant to deliver competition-ready performance straight out of the shipping box. Designers swapped out the standard tapered barrel for a heavy, hammer-forged blued steel bull barrel to maximize rigidity and eliminate accuracy-destroying vibration. They paired this heavyweight barrel with an target-grade trigger mechanism and anchored the entire action into a dense, warp-resistant laminated wood stock. This corporate pivot effectively proved that Ruger’s humble plinker could be engineered into a sophisticated tack-driver capable of competing at the highest amateur levels.

Condition and Action Highlights

Laminate Stock: The factory laminated wood stock is in excellent shape with sharp lines, smooth contours, and no notable scratches or dings.

Receiver Finish: The black finished receiver is cosmetically clean, other than marks on the top showing previous rail mounting.

Bull Barrel: The heavy, non-tapered blued bull barrel displays a flawless exterior finish with no sign of thinning and only the smallest wear at the muzzle..

Bore and Crown: The target muzzle crown is pristine, and the interior bore is exceptionally bright with sharp, deep rifling.

Mechanical Action: The bolt cycles smoothly along the internal receiver tracks, feeding and ejecting cleanly with proper spring tension.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Model: 10/22 Target (Model 1121)

Year of Manufacture: 2005–2006 

Serial Number: 258-07483

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)