10/22 Timeline

The Ruger 10/22, year by year.

From the 1964 Carbine to today’s upgraded models.

1964
The 10/22 Carbine
Ruger introduces the 10/22 with the flush 10-round rotary magazine.
1966
The Sporter
A walnut-stocked Sporter drops the barrel band for a cleaner look.
1999
10/22 Magnum
A .22 WMR version arrives and runs until about 2006.
2004
40th Anniversary
The clear BX-1CLR magazine marks four decades of production.
2007
The Charger
The 10/22 action becomes a pistol with a 10-inch barrel and bipod.
2011
BX-25 Magazine
Ruger’s own 25-round magazine sets a new standard.
2012
The Takedown
Introduced March 28, 2012, the Takedown splits into two halves for carry.
2014
50th Anniversary
A Collector’s Series Carbine and the return of the Charger as a takedown.
2016
Silent-SR ISB
Ruger offers an integrally suppressed barrel for the Takedown family.
2024
60th Anniversary
A Collector’s Series rifle celebrates six decades.
2026
Upgraded Models
Ruger brings the BX-Trigger and match bolt release to more models.