The Ruger American Rimfire Sighted .22 WMR Bolt-Action Rifle, 18-Inch Barrel, Black Synthetic, 9-Round (brand part no. 8323) is a Ruger American Rimfire Sighted bolt-action rifle in .22 WMR with a 18-inch barrel. It weighs 5.3 pounds, measures 35.75 inches overall and has a 12.5-inch length of pull on a black synthetic stock. It carries a Williams fiber optic front sight with an adjustable rear sight, and a 3/8-inch rimfire scope base machined into the receiver, which is also drilled and tapped for Weaver #12 bases. The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger and Power Bedding block system are standard, which suits it to small-game and varmint work.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 WMR, the rimfire cartridge this barrel and magazine are sized for.
• The barrel is 18 inches long and cold hammer-forged.
• Capacity is 9 rounds in the detachable flush-mounted JMX-1 rotary magazine, and one magazine is included.
• The rate of twist is 1:14 right-hand, with six grooves.
• The sights are a Williams fiber optic front sight with an adjustable rear sight.
• The receiver has a 3/8-inch rimfire scope base machined into the receiver, which is also drilled and tapped for Weaver #12 bases.
• The barrel has a satin blued finish over an alloy steel construction.
• The stock is black synthetic with a 12.5-inch length of pull, and interchangeable stock modules swap in seconds once the rear sling swivel stud is removed.
• A visible, easy-to-reach tang safety provides instant security.
• The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger breaks at a pull weight the shooter can set between three and five pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? No. This rifle has a plain 18-inch cold hammer-forged barrel.

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

Does it come with iron sights? Yes. It has a Williams fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight, and the receiver is also machined for a 3/8-inch rimfire scope base and drilled and tapped for Weaver #12 bases.

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The American Rimfire Sighted gives rimfire shooters a 18-inch barrel and a trigger the shooter can set, in .22 WMR. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more bolt action rifles while you are here.