Volquartsen VM-22
Volquartsen Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2016
Also known as: VM-22 Rifle
Overview
The Volquartsen VM-22 fits a Superlite barreled action to a Magpul X-22 Hunter stock, creating a well-balanced rifle suited for offhand or benchrest shooting. The aluminum receiver is Type III hard anodized, the lightweight barrel is threaded 1/2 x 28 with a removable aluminum Forward Blow Compensator, and the TG2000 trigger group is installed. The Magpul stock provides an adjustable length of pull from 12.5 to 14.5 inches and is available in Black, FDE, OD Green, and Gray.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2155 g (76.0 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 | Polymer |
| Finish | Black Anodized |
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: Thm Tension Barrel, Magpul X22 Hunter Stock, Tg2000 Trigger, Integral Picatinny Rail, Threaded Barrel, Forward Blow Compensator, Adjustable Length Of Pull
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 $1,673. Uses Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines. Made in Carroll, Iowa. 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.