New Ruger 10/22 VLEH Target Tactical Rifle
Some years ago Ruger was not giving customers what they wanted but they have really turned things around. Following on from the recently launched tacti-cool Ruger SR-22, the newest in the 10/22 line is the Ruger 10/22 VLEH Target Tactical Carbine. It is essentially a new version of the Ruger 10/22T (Target) styled after the Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical, which was also launched this year.
The 10/22 VLEH1 features a Hogue OverMolded stock, in my opinion the best for the Ruger 10/22. The barrel is 16" heavy .920" profile match-grade barrel with target crown. It has the same trigger group as the Ruger 10/22T, which is much superior to the standard factory trigger. To top it all off, a bipod is included.
The VLEH configuration is almost identical to my favorite 10/22 configuration. It makes perfect sense for hunting and general plinking. My only complaint would be the lack of iron sights, although few people will miss them.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 10 Rounds (with factory magazines) |
| Finish | Black Matte |
| Stock | Black Hogue OverMolded |
| Barrel Length | 16.12" |
| Groove | 6 |
| Twist | 1:16" RH |
| Overall Length | 34.5" |
| Weight | 6.88 lbs |
| Front / Rear Sight(s) | None |
| Suggested Retail Price | $ 555.00 |
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Why does Ruger have to assign these awful product codes? ↩
I guess I’d have to feel the trigger before I decided the price was worth it, or if I could just build one up myself for cheaper/the same price, and have some fun doing it.
It’s not tacti-cool enough. It needs a threaded barrel.
Ok, am I the only one who feels “Tactical” doesn’t belong in the name of a rifle chambered in 22 LR.
Tech-Sights has an adapter for the .920″ barrels that allows them to accept iron sights. I use their peep sights on my 10/22, but it has the standard profile barrel so I can’t speak the the adapter specifically.
Bob, good to know! I am pleased to see another iron sight aficionado on the blog
I feel exactly the same Heath, for me “tactical” means “bring all the advantages you can to win the fight”. But going to a fight with a .22 is maybe the dumbest thing possible (except maybe bringing a knife to a gun fight, but this is common knowlege).
With the MSRP being $555 the gun will most likely retail for around $400 or so I’d think which might not be a bad price all things considered. I’m in the market for a 10/22 myself so this is on the list of things to consider. Unless you find a used 10/22 the cheapest 10/22 you can get would cost you $200. The Hogue stock is maybe $60-80 and a barrel like that is at least $90 so assuming the thing actually retails for around $400 that’s a good price and you haven’t even bothered with the trigger yet.
.22 firearms have been used in war with great effect.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Standard_HDM
http://www.smallarmsreview.com/pdf/OSSPistol.PDF
“tactical” is a pretty nonsensical term to me…
any due dates????
my dealer gave me that strange look when I ordered it without knowing a final price.