The Ruger 10/22 Mule Deer (brand part no. 31161) is a special-edition take on America’s favorite .22 LR autoloader, pairing a blued barrel with a wood stock for classic good looks. It runs the same dependable rotary-magazine action that has made the 10/22 platform a rimfire staple for generations, equally at home plinking at the range or introducing a new shooter to the fundamentals. This Mule Deer edition carries the clean, traditional styling collectors and everyday shooters both look for. It’s a simple, reliable rifle built on a design that’s stood the test of time.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, the platform’s classic and most popular chambering.
• Finished with a blued barrel for a traditional look and rust resistance.
• Dressed in a wood stock for classic styling true to the Mule Deer edition.
• Runs the 10/22’s proven semi-automatic, rotary-magazine action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Mule Deer edition different? It carries a special blued-and-wood finish combination distinct from the standard synthetic-stocked 10/22 models.

Is the 10/22 a good beginner rifle? Yes, its light recoil and simple operation make it a popular first rifle for new shooters.

What is the 10/22’s magazine style? It uses Ruger’s proven rotary magazine design, known for smooth, reliable feeding.

Buy the Ruger 10/22 Mule Deer Rifle

Order the Ruger 10/22 Mule Deer in .22 LR from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Ruger has built the 10/22 for decades as a rimfire staple, and it’s part of our full semi-auto rifles lineup.