Marlin XT-22
Marlin Firearms · Rifle · Discontinued · 2011
Also known as: Marlin XT Series, XT-22R, XT-22YR, XT-22M, XT-22MR, XT-17
Overview
The Marlin XT-22 is an American bolt-action rimfire rifle introduced in 2011 as the .22 Long Rifle member of Marlin's XT family, which also included .22 WMR (XT-22M) and .17 HMR (XT-17) chamberings. It pairs a 16-groove Micro-Groove rifled barrel with a Pro-Fire user-adjustable trigger, a red cocking indicator, a walnut-finished hardwood Monte Carlo stock, and a receiver that is grooved and drilled-and-tapped for scope mounting. The XT-22 feeds from interchangeable detachable box magazines (some variants accept tubular magazines), with the standard rifle using a 22-inch barrel and weighing about 6 lb. Accurate and affordable, the XT series was Marlin's modern bolt-action rimfire line until production ceased with Remington's 2020 bankruptcy.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2722 g (96.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1041 mm (40.98") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 175 J (129 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 16 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, .22 Mag
- .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire — also known as .17 HMR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Tubular Magazine Some Variants
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Red Cocking Indicator
- Features: Micro Groove Rifling, Pro Fire Adjustable Trigger, Monte Carlo Stock, Grooved Receiver For Scope, Drilled And Tapped For Scope, Adjustable Open Rear Sight, Ramp Front Sight, Interchangeable Magazines
Production
Production years: 2011-2020
The XT-22 family launched in 2011 as a modern bolt-action rimfire line. Chamberings spanned .22 LR (XT-22), .22 WMR (XT-22M/MR) and .17 HMR (XT-17). Not in current production under Sturm, Ruger & Co. as of 2026.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Marlin Firearms
Discontinued: 2020
Notes
The XT-22 is the .22 LR member of Marlin's XT bolt-action rimfire family; sister models include the XT-22M/MR (.22 WMR) and XT-17 (.17 HMR). Feeds from interchangeable detachable box magazines (commonly 4 or 7 rounds for .22 LR, up to larger capacities) and some variants accept tubular magazines. Standard rifles use a 22-inch (559 mm) barrel and weigh roughly 6 lb (2722 g); the youth XT-22YR has a 16.25-inch barrel and weighs about 4 lb. Equipped with Marlin's Pro-Fire adjustable trigger, a red cocking indicator and a receiver grooved/drilled-and-tapped for optics.
Background
The XT line was Marlin's early-2010s attempt to modernize its bolt-action rimfire range with an adjustable Pro-Fire trigger and interchangeable magazines, just before the brand's North Haven plant closed and production moved under Remington.