The Rise Armament Watchman XR is a .22 ARC AR-platform rifle (Rise Armament part no. WM22ARC-FDE-18) built for shooters who want to explore the newer .22 ARC cartridge in a semi-automatic platform. It’s fitted with an 18-inch barrel and a 1:7-inch twist rate for stabilizing .22 ARC’s high-velocity projectiles, and feeds from a 10+1 capacity magazine setup. A safety selector switch keeps operation straightforward, and this configuration is finished in Flat Dark Earth for a look that stands apart from a standard black rifle. Built on a reliable semi-automatic AR platform, the Watchman XR gives shooters an early option for running .22 ARC on a familiar manual of arms.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 ARC, a high-velocity round built for flat-shooting accuracy.
• Uses a 1:7-inch twist rate to stabilize .22 ARC’s high-velocity projectiles.
• Feeds from a 10+1 capacity magazine setup.
• Fitted with an 18-inch barrel for extended reach.
• Equipped with a safety selector switch for straightforward operation.
• Runs semi-automatic operation for reliable, fast-cycling performance.
• Built on a familiar AR-pattern platform.
• Finished in Flat Dark Earth for a distinctive look beyond standard black.
• Wears a skeletonized, free-float M-LOK handguard.
• Fitted with a Magpul PRS Lite stock.
• Runs the ICONIC by RISE two-stage trigger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does the Watchman XR shoot? It’s chambered in .22 ARC, a newer high-velocity round built for flat-shooting accuracy.

What is the magazine capacity? It ships set up to run a 10+1 capacity magazine.

Buy the Rise Armament Watchman XR

Shooters who want an early option for running .22 ARC on a familiar AR platform should look closely at the Watchman XR. Order this Rise Armament rifle from our AR rifle selection at Schaefer Defense, and we’ll ship it insured to your local FFL from our Lubbock, Texas shop.