Volquartsen VF-ORYX
Volquartsen Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2019
Also known as: VF-ORYX Rifle
Overview
The Volquartsen VF-ORYX is a precision semi-automatic rimfire rifle that mounts a CNC-machined stainless steel receiver and snake-fluted barrel in an MDT ORYX one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum chassis. The barrel is free-floating, the muzzle is threaded 1/2 x 28, and the TG2000 trigger group breaks at 2.25 lb. The chassis provides an AR-style adjustable stock and pistol grip ergonomics for precision rimfire competition and training. A stainless VF-ORYX-S premium variant is also offered.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 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 | Aluminum |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Snake Fluted Barrel, Mdt Oryx Chassis, Tg2000 Trigger, Integral Picatinny Rail, Threaded Barrel, Free Floating Barrel, Aluminum Chassis
Variants
- Volquartsen VF-ORYX-S — Premium
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian / Competitive Market · adopted 2019
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Premium small-batch production by Volquartsen Firearms
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Volquartsen Firearms
Notes
MSRP approximately $2,196 for the base model with rapid-fire ring (RR); the VF-ORYX-S premium variant runs around $3,701. Uses Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines. Chassis by MDT. 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.