Volquartsen SF-1
Volquartsen Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2016
Also known as: SF-1 Rifle
Overview
The Volquartsen SF-1 is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle featuring snake fluting on its .920 inch stainless steel bull barrel for improved heat dissipation and rigidity, combined with a Forward Blow Compensator for near-recoilless shooting. It pairs a stainless steel CNC-machined receiver with the TG2000 trigger group and an integral Picatinny rail. Available in .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR with a variety of Hogue and laminated sporter and thumbhole stocks.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2608 g (92.0 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: Snake Fluted Barrel, Cnc Machined Receiver, Tg2000 Trigger, Integral Picatinny Rail, Threaded Barrel, Forward Blow Compensator
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian / Competitive Market · adopted 2016
Production
Production years: 2016-present
Premium small-batch production by Volquartsen Firearms
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Volquartsen Firearms
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,878-$2,040. The snake fluting is the distinguishing feature from the I-Fluted IF-5. 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.