Ruger's new 10/22 version. The "Appleseed Ruger"

[Raoul Duke]

If only 5,000 being built I doubt I get one.

I hope they keep this patteren of rifle in production I could care less about 50th anniversary. But that's just me.

Somehow, I suspect this may stay in production past the initial run, maybe sans the 50th anniversary accoutrements.

Anybody heard what the barrel length is on that SHOT show display model?

I hope they offer a compact version like they did with the RAR for this, too.

 

[Raoul Duke]

I expect an engraved receiver or at least a laser etched bolt to denote and commemorate that this is the 50th anniversary model.

Looks like I can cross this off my wishlist(sort of):

 

[gfercaks33]

What exactly is "Appleseed"

 

[oneof79]

What exactly is "Appleseed"

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/

 

[n423]

pricey but nice, prolly won't buy one.

 

[Surveyor1653]

What exactly is "Appleseed"

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/

This ^, then this

See you on the range.

 

[henschman]

I guess I'll have to buy one of these too, to go with my Marlin 795 Appleseed Edition LTR!

Before this contest, Ruger was wary of making a factory LTR because the extra features would put it at the same price point as the M&P 15/22, which they didn't think a 10/22 LTR could compete with.

After seeing the prototype, I don't think those fears were well founded at all! I bet plenty of people would go for this over the 15/22.

 

[kd5rjz]

I love the idea, but wish it had a wood stock.

Oh well, if they're only making 5000 of them I'll never see one anyways.

 

[rusty-c]

Looks like the 5000 gun production cap just locked in the purchase of a Marlin 795LTR. I've been waiting on this gun to hit the market so this pretty much sucks but the Marlin is a great rifle.

 

[Raoul Duke]

I think this sums the majority sentiment about this rifle right here:

"I **really** want to buy one of these rifles. I hope that it becomes a standard model, not just a limited edition." - See more at: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/22/ruger-1022-50th-anniversary-model/#sthash.v6L9286M.dpuf

Apparently Ruger is giving these out to LGS to pass along as freebies to customers:



http://rugerforum.net/ruger-10-22-rimfire/96945-ruger-10-22-50th-anniversary-souvenir-button.html