Volquartsen Classic
Volquartsen Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2000
Also known as: Classic Rifle
Overview
The Volquartsen Classic is the foundation of the company's semi-automatic rimfire rifle lineup, built on the Ruger 10/22 platform with a sleek, traditional aesthetic. It features a stainless steel CNC-machined receiver, a .920 inch stainless steel bull barrel, the TG2000 trigger group, and an integral Picatinny rail. The match-grade barrel and tight tolerances reflect over 25 years of Volquartsen accuracy development. Available in .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR with a range of Hogue and laminated sporter stocks.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2835 g (100.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Barrel Length | 419 mm (16.50") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 10 N (2.2 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 208 J (153 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 |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminate |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
- .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire — also known as .17 HMR, 17 HMR
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, 22 Mag, 22 WMR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Bull Barrel, Cnc Machined Receiver, Tg2000 Trigger, Integral Picatinny Rail, Threaded Barrel, Match Grade Barrel
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian / Competitive Market · adopted 2000
Production
Production years: 2000-present
Premium small-batch production by Volquartsen Firearms
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Volquartsen Firearms
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,696-$1,785 depending on stock. Uses Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines (10-round included). The Classic 22 LR pistol shares the LLV upper lineage. Must ship to an FFL dealer.
Background
Volquartsen Firearms was founded by Tom Volquartsen in 1974 in Carroll, Iowa, and built its reputation accurizing the Ruger 10/22 and Ruger Mark-series rimfires into match-grade competition platforms. The company is widely regarded as the benchmark for premium rimfire performance.