Special Features
Using the same reliable semi-auto action that made the Ruger 10/22 a legend for plinking and hunting over generations, this commemorative model sports a nice stainless-steel receiver. The right side is deeply engraved with detailed imagery, and there is no forend barrel band, leaving more room for the full-length woodwork.
The stock is made with Altamont American walnut. Intricate, freedom-inspired engraving covers the entire right side of the stock. The buttstock features a mural-like adornment of a bold bald eagle backed by a furled American flag, riding above a feather quill pen. This flows into the year 1776, the Statue of Liberty’s torch, and the presidents featured on Mount Rushmore. Two colonial soldiers adorn the top of the stock’s waist.
The words “Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty” prominently show at the center of the stock, with the Liberty Bell partially separating the text. Capping the forend, there is a depiction of the flag-raising at the Battle of Iwo Jima and a final star-spangled embellishment.
The left side is naked walnut, with nice grain lines and a subdued finish.
Beyond the decorative elements, this 10/22 rifle is perfectly functional. It has four drilled-and-tapped holes over the receiver to accommodate the included optics rail, should you wish to mount an optic. The front sight has a bright brass bead, and the rear sports an elevation-adjustable notch with a white aiming diamond.
There’s a crisp BX-Trigger offering a 2.5- to 3-pound pull weight, and the barrel is cold-hammer-forged stainless steel. The trigger group is made from heat-stabilized, glass-filled polymer and supports a positive cross-bolt button safety.
Notably, this model hosts a match bolt release, which allows you to advance the bolt with a quick pull to the rear and release. The gun ships with a 10-round, flush-fit magazine and will happily feed on extended 25-rounders as well. Cleaning is easy with the rear clearing port in the receiver.
Photo Gallery
Here are some not-so-hard-to-take images that make this commemorative 250th model shine.
Specifications
Here’s a rundown of the basic technical specs for this Ruger 10/22 250th Commemorative rifle.
Final Thoughts
A standard Ruger 10/22 was one of the first guns I personally bought for my own collection many years ago, and it is still one of my favorite guns to take to the range. If I could do it again, I would have opted for a stainless-steel finish like the one on this commemorative edition celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
Regardless, the gun is something I still plan to pass down to my own kids, and this special edition can pull double duty as a beautiful display piece and a cherished family shooting companion.
