Ruger 10/22 Target .22 LR
Model: 1262
Ruger 10/22 Target .22 LR
Model: 1262
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The 10/22 Target is the heaviest rifle in the 10/22 line at 120 oz — 40 oz more than the Carbine — and it ships without iron sights. Those two facts tell you exactly who this rifle is for. The 20" heavy stainless barrel is meant to be scoped and shot from a bench. The black laminate stock is stiffer and more dimensionally stable than the Carbine's hardwood, and the 13.75" length of pull is a quarter-inch longer, which suits it to a more deliberate seated shooting position.
The 10/22 action underneath is the same as every other 10/22 — same rotary magazine, same cross-bolt safety, same BX-series magazine compatibility. The trigger is reported by owners as the same gritty 5-6 lb pull found on the Carbine and Takedown. If you are going to scope it and upgrade the trigger anyway, the Target's factory barrel is a meaningful head start — reviewers consistently report sub-1-MOA groups at 50 yards with quality .22 LR ammunition.
The 10/22 Target is what to buy if you want to shoot rimfire from a rest, compete in Rimfire Sporter or similar events, or build a dedicated scoped .22 LR. At 7.5 lb unloaded with no iron sights, it is purpose-built for deliberate accuracy work.
Best For
Strengths & Limitations
- 20" heavy stainless barrel is documented by reviewers as capable of sub-1-MOA groups at 50 yards — the best factory accuracy available in the 10/22 line without aftermarket barrel work
- Black laminate stock is stiffer and more weather-resistant than the Carbine's hardwood, and it will not warp with humidity changes the way wood stocks can
- Ships with no iron sights — a scope is required before the rifle is usable, which adds setup time and a separate optic purchase
- At 120 oz (7.5 lb), it is 40 oz heavier than the Carbine; owners consistently note it is tiring to carry over any distance and is clearly not intended for field use
- Same gritty 5-6 lb stock trigger found across the 10/22 line — a rifle built for accuracy work essentially requires the Ruger BX Trigger upgrade before it reaches its accuracy potential
Where to Buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy a scope separately, or does the 10/22 Target come with sights?
The Target ships with no sights at all — no iron sights, no scope, no rings. The combination scope base adapter is included, so you can mount a standard .22 LR rimfire scope without additional bases. A quality rimfire scope is required before the rifle is usable for the deliberate accuracy work it's built for.
What ammunition works best in the 10/22 Target for accuracy?
The 20" heavy barrel with a 1:16 twist is optimized for standard 36-40 grain .22 LR loads. Most reviewers doing accuracy testing report the best groups with CCI Standard Velocity or Federal Auto Match — not the cheapest bulk ammunition, but also not match-grade. Bulk high-velocity loads like Federal Champion or Remington Golden Bullet work fine for training but typically open up groups compared to standard-velocity ammunition.
