Ruger 10/22 Deluxe Sporter
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 1966
Also known as: Ruger 10/22 Sporter, 10/22 Sporter Model 1102
Overview
The Ruger 10/22 Deluxe Sporter is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. as an upgraded, sporter-grade variant of the classic 10/22 platform. Sold under model number 1102, it pairs the proven 10/22 blowback action and 10-round rotary magazine with a finely finished American walnut stock featuring cut checkering, a flat buttplate with a non-slip rubber pad, and sling swivels. The 18.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel is fitted with a gold-bead front sight and a folding adjustable rear sight, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. Effectively a dressed-up field and small-game rifle, the Deluxe Sporter offers the same reliability and vast aftermarket support as the standard 10/22 while adding traditional sporting-rifle aesthetics.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2608 g (92.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Barrel Length | 470 mm (18.50") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 190 J (140 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Rotary Magazine, Checkered Walnut Stock, Gold Bead Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Sling Swivels, Rubber Buttpad, Receiver Scope Base, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
Base model
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian Market · adopted 1966
Production
Production years: 1966-present
Sold as a deluxe walnut-stocked variant within the broader 10/22 line, which has exceeded 7 million units across all models since 1964
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: William B. Ruger
Notes
The Sporter has been offered in various forms since the mid-1960s, including checkered walnut and Mannlicher-style full-length stock configurations over the decades. The current production Sporter carries model number 1102. It shares magazines, triggers, and most parts with the standard 10/22 carbine.
Background
The Sporter has long been the walnut-stocked 'gentleman's' member of the 10/22 family, chosen by shooters who want the platform's legendary reliability and aftermarket depth dressed in a traditional checkered hardwood sporting stock rather than the plain birch of the standard carbine.