Volquartsen Lightweight
Volquartsen Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2012
Also known as: Lightweight Rifle
Overview
The Volquartsen Lightweight is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle built around a lightweight match-grade barrel with a taper-honed bore, mounted to a CNC-machined receiver with an integral Picatinny rail and the TG2000 trigger group. The reduced barrel mass makes it a fast-handling plinking and hunting rifle while preserving Volquartsen accuracy. The 16.375 inch barrel is threaded 1/2 x 28. Offered in .22 LR and .17 HMR with Hogue or laminated lightweight thumbhole stocks.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2155 g (76.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 915 mm (36.02") |
| Barrel Length | 416 mm (16.38") |
| 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
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Lightweight Barrel, Cnc Machined Receiver, Tg2000 Trigger, Integral Picatinny Rail, Threaded Barrel, Taper Honed Bore
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian / Competitive Market · adopted 2012
Production
Production years: 2012-present
Premium small-batch production by Volquartsen Firearms
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Volquartsen Firearms
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,793-$1,955. A carbon-fiber-sleeved barrel option is also available. Uses Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines. 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.