If someone were to ask you which products Colt has sold over the years, would you say a .22 semiautomatic rifle? I didn’t think you would. Colt made three versions of .22 rifles, the Courier, Colteer and Stagecoach, as well as others under several private-label names for Sears, Wards and other companies. This alloy rifle shot well, but did not hold up well. Unless it was kept oiled and clean, the alloy parts wore very rapidly. In spite of this, the little Colt rifles were good enough lightweight shooters that most owners will pay to get them fixed rather than discard theirs.

Introduced in 1963, the Remington Model 1100 shotgun has been around for over 40 years now. Variations include a sporter for field shooting, a Magnum version for ducks and geese, as well as a skeet and trap model for those who enjoy breaking clay targets. In all, there have been well over 3,500,000 Model 1100s produced over this period of time so you are bound to see one (or more) come across your bench. In this article, I’ll cover some of the common problems that result in ejection failures along with a few of the possible glitches that aren’t seen very often. And, of course, I’ll examine the cures that will help you get this shotgun back in service as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Check out several videos this week: Close quarter defense requires different tactics than defense from a distance. Pillar bedding is the process of installing aluminum columns in a rifle stock to ensure there is perfect metal-to-metal contact between the action and bottom metal. Gunsite Range Master Il Ling New demonstrates the how to properly load and unload your firearm.

What's ahead for the midterms? Jeff Knox at The Firearms Coalition says, 'There might be a few Democrats who haven't been able to bring themselves to declare support for the Second Amendment, but the official party line is broad support for the constitutional right, while interpreting it in the narrowest terms, and doing all they can to undermine and dismantle it.' As for the other party, 'Republicans, on the other hand, are generally supportive of the right to arms, but few of them have any more understanding of the issue than do the Democrats. They definitely lack the resolve and the backbone to vigorously oppose the Democrats' attacks on the Constitution and the President's appointments of radical extremists to the courts and high level government positions.'

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The 10/22VLEH barreled action resides in a Hogue OverMolded stock. The straight-comb Hogue stock provides double palm swells, a varminter-style forend, and has swing swivel studs and a thick recoil pad.

Sturm, Ruger Announces Ruger 10/22VLEH Target Tactical Rifle

SOUTHPORT, Conn. — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has introduced the Ruger 10/22VLEH Target Tactical rifle, a new version of the 10/22T Target rifle that provides many of the features offered in the Hawkeye Tactical bolt-action rifle.

The 10/22VLEH starts out as a 10/22 Target Model with a precision-rifled, cold hammer-forged, spiral-finished barrel. The barrel is shortened to 16-1/8” to reduce weight and improve handling. The .920” OD match-grade barrel is capped with a target crown that protects the rifling at the muzzle.

The 10/22T target trigger is standard in the 10/22VLEH, and the gun also includes a precision-adjustable bipod, an empty ten-round rotary magazine, and a weight of 6-7/8 pounds (without bipod).

Reader Comments

There is a certain idiot segment of the gun-owning population that will drool and give away money at the mention of the word "tactical." When talking about .22 LR rimfire, tactical simply doesn't apply. It's been corrupted into a marketing term, much the way spoiler has in the auto industry. Applying tactical accessories and finish to a .22 rifle is exactly like putting a spoiler on a Toyota Corolla. I'm rolling my eyes.

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Comment by: Lee W | October 12, 2009

Oh, and msrp is $555.00 freakin' dollars. For a $250 rifle.

Comment by: Lee W | October 12, 2009

It's a $285.00 rifle @ Gander Mountain. Gander Mountain and Scheel's prices are always 12% higher than other outdoor sports stores. I believe you can purchase a decent looking AK-47 for $550.00

Comment by: Jeff W | October 13, 2009

I agree-this is a product looking for a purpose. My 10/22 is the most accurate 22 I've used. There's no need for this one. I have more Rugers than any others all are unmatched cept one S/W 38 ties my 357,and still looking for another P97D so I'd pair up.Love them Rugers.

Comment by: knucklehead | October 15, 2009

$550 for a $250 rifle???

This edition has advanced machining, forging, balancing etc., which is not cheap to do. The 10/22 Ruger carbine was the 1st rifle my Dad gave me (& my brother). He was an experienced tool & die maker BEFORE earning his mechanical engineering degree, and secured a patent in his time. "Selling" him on a rifle for his sons was no small feat. Sure it's a marketing idea, but that's what they do - sell guns, 45 years worth of 10/22's! I have a 10/22 stainless, a 40th anniv. ed., and a 10/22 Charger, and would love to add to my collection.

Comment by: blue88 | December 15, 2009