The Ruger American Rimfire Compact is a bolt-action, rimfire sporting rifle configured for compact handling and field use. It features an 18″ cold hammer-forged barrel, an ergonomic black synthetic stock with interchangeable comb modules for optics or iron sights, and a user-adjustable Ruger Marksman trigger. The rifle ships with a flush-mounted rotary magazine and basic iron sights installed.
Key Specifications
- The barrel measures 18 inches and is cold hammer-forged for consistent rifling.
- The caliber is listed as 17 HMR in the manufacturer data.
- The magazine capacity is 9 rounds (flush-mounted rotary magazine included).
- The action is Bolt Action.
- The stock is a black synthetic design with interchangeable comb height modules.
- The overall length is 35.75 inches and the length of pull is 12.50 inches.
- The weight is approximately 5.38 pounds.
- The barrel twist rate is 1:9″ RH with 6 grooves.
- Sights include a Williams fiber optic front and an adjustable folding V-slot rear sight; receiver is machined for scope bases.
- The trigger is a Ruger Marksman Adjustable unit adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds.
This compact Ruger American Rimfire is built for straightforward field use, plinking, and small-game applications where light weight and handling matter. Its modular stock and adjustable trigger make it adaptable to a range of shooters and sighting setups, and the cold hammer-forged barrel and integral bedding system support consistent accuracy in a ready-to-use package.
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