The Ruger American Rimfire Target .17 HMR is a bolt-action varmint rifle from Ruger with an 18-inch threaded barrel in satin stainless steel and a black synthetic stock (Ruger part no. 8353). The 416 stainless barrel is a 0.720-inch predator contour, cold hammer-forged, with a 1/2×28 muzzle that ships with a thread protector installed. A detachable 9-round JMX-1 rotary magazine feeds the rifle, and a one-piece aluminum scope rail is installed at the factory. The Marksman Adjustable trigger and Power Bedding block system give it the accuracy a .17 HMR needs at prairie dog distances.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .17 HMR, matched to the 9-round rotary magazine and scope rail this rifle ships with.
• The barrel is 18 inches in satin stainless, and Ruger lists the material as 416 stainless steel, which stands up to field weather.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with a factory thread protector installed, a 0.720-inch predator barrel.
• Rifling is a 1:9-inch right-hand twist with six grooves.
• Capacity is 9 rounds in a detachable JMX-1 rotary magazine, and the rifle also accepts the BX-15 Magnum magazine.
• A tang safety is visible, accessible and easy to operate with the thumb.
• The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger is user-adjustable between three and five pounds.
• The stock is black synthetic with an interchangeable stock module, a standard length of pull with a high comb sized for optics.
• A factory-installed one-piece aluminum scope rail is fitted, and the rifle carries no iron sights.
• The rifle weighs 5.3 pounds at 37 inches overall, a light carry for a long day on a prairie dog town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? Yes. The 18-inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and comes with a thread protector installed over the threads.

Does it come with sights? No. The rifle has no iron sights, and Ruger installs a one-piece aluminum scope rail at the factory for an optic.

What magazines does it use? It ships with a flush-mounted JMX-1 9-round rotary magazine and also accepts the Ruger BX-15 Magnum magazine.

Buy the Ruger American Rimfire Target .17 HMR Rifle

Stainless steel, a threaded muzzle and a scope rail already on the receiver make this .17 HMR ready for serious varmint work. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles while you are here.