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1 S 2018 Sturm, Ruger & Co., manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express writtenpermission of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Service on This Model Please Call:(336) 949-5200 (See p. 35)THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BETRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANEDOR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER 6/18 R3110/22 Target LITE Rugged, Reliable Firearms READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM10/22 Takedown 10/22 CarbinePM058 INSTRUCTIONMANUAL FORRUGER 10/22 AUTOLOADING RIFLES10/22 Tactical2 ADVERTENCIAS tate-By-State WarningsCertain states require by law that their own specified warningnotices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included bythe manufacturer, distributor or retailer with firearms sold in thatstate. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. sells its products in compliancewith applicable laws and regulations.

2 Because our products may besold in these states, we include the following:California: Las armas de fuego deben manipularse de manera responsable ysegura para evitar el acceso de ni os y otros usuarios no tiene leyes estrictas relacionadas con armas de fuego, yusted puede ser multado o encarcelado si no las cumple. Visite el sitioweb del Procurador General de California para obtener informaci n sobre las leyesde armas de fuego que le son aplicables y c mo puede los ni os los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer pueden causarses lesions graves y la muerte. Evite que los ni ostengan accesso a las armas de fuego guard ndolas siempre con llave ydescargadas cuando no las est utilizando. Si usted tiene un arma defuego cargada en un lugar en que un ni o tiene acceso a ella y la usaindebidamente, le pueden dar una multa o enviarlo a la carcel. WARNING Firearms must be handled responsibly and securely stored toprevent access by children and other unauthorized users.

3 Californiahas strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may be fined orimprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Visit the Web site of theCalifornia Attorney General at forinformation on firearm laws applicable to you and how you child access by always keeping guns locked away andunloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a childobtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison. 3 Connecticut: UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAYRESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE. Florida: IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BYIMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TOSTORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHINTHE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OROTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSIONOF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OFUNSOUND MIND. Maine: ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS ACRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITIONWITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BESUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.

4 KEEPFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEPFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USETRIGGER LOCKS. Maryland: WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may causedeath or serious injury. It is a crimeto store or leave a loadedfirearm in any location where an individual knew or shouldhave known that an unsupervised minor would gain access tothe firearm. Store your firearm responsibly! 4 Massachusetts: WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEYGENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device thatfully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year inthe United States. In addition, there are more than a thousandsuicides each year by younger children and teenagers who getaccess to firearms. Hundreds more die from accidentaldischarge. It is likely that many more children sustain seriouswounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on others. In orderto limit the chance of such misuse, it is imperative that you keepthis weapon locked in a secure place and take other stepsnecessary to limit the possibility of theft or accident.

5 Failure totake reasonable preventive steps may result in innocent livesbeing lost, and in some circumstances may result in yourliability for these deaths. IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACEUNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT INA SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER. New Jersey: IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADEDFIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR. New York City: THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK ISONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMSTORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMSSHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN ALOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIRAMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN ANDUNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. 5 North Carolina: IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARMTHAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT AREASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW ISACCESSIBLE TO A MINOR. Texas: IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, ORABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACEWHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CANOBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.

6 Wisconsin: IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THEREACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BEFINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILDIMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITSTHE FIREARM. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please check with your licensed retailer or state police foradditional warnings which may be required by local law orregulation. Such regulations change constantly, and localauthorities are in the best position to advise you on such SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITYSAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANTCONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLESFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to useand care for your RUGER 10/22 rifles properly. Please contact us ifyou have any when you are certain you fully understand the manual and canproperly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading,etc. with live ammunition.

7 If you have any doubts about your ability tohandle or use a particular type of gun safely, you should seek supervisedinstruction. Such personalized instruction often is available from localgun retailers, gun clubs or police departments. If none of these sourcescan help visit write to the following address:National Rifle Association11250 Waples Mill RoadFairfax, VA 22030-7400 The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; Youcannot forget; You must know how to use your firearm not useany firearm without having a complete understanding of its particularcharacteristics and safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as afoolproof OF CONTENTSPageState-By-State Warnings ..2 Nomenclature ..8 Locking Device Installation Instructions ..9 General Information ..12 Operation of Safety ..14 The Bolt Lock .. 1510/22 Takedown Barrel Assembly Instructions.

8 16 Ammunition .. 18 Special Safety Note - 10/22 Target Rifle Only ..19 Magazine ..20 Loading the Magazine ..20To Load and Fire (With Magazine) .. 21To Load and Fire (Without Magazine) .. 23To Unload .. 23To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge .. 25To Clear a Malfunction ( Jam ) .. 25To Minimize Malfunctions ( Jams ) ..26 Disassembly ..28 Reassembly ..29 Magazine Inspection and Care ..30 Care and Cleaning ..31 Storage ..32 Maintenance of Stainless Steel Rifles .. 33 Attaching Scope Base Adapter ..33 Sight Adjustment .. 34 Service and Parts Policy .. 35 Shipping Firearms for Repair ..35 Ordering Parts ..36 Parts Lists ..37 Exploded Views .. 38 - 4110/22 Takedown Supplemental Parts List & Exploded View ..41 & 42 The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling .. 43 Warranty Information .. 48 RUGER and 10/22 are registered WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

9 Locking Devices 9 Handling 22 Alterations 12 Unloading 23 Manual Safety 15 Malfunctions 27 Lead Exposure 18 Disassembly 27 Ammunition 18 Lubrication 31 Stinger Ammunition 19 Storage 32 Target Trigger 19 Shipping 35 Firing 22 Parts Purchasers 36 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEARTHROUGHOUT THE 1. In these illustrations the frequently used operating components are that the safety is protruding fully from the right side of the trigger guard and istherefore in its on (safe) ( 10/22 Carbine Model Shown)All models have the same basic operation mechanism and include the followingfeatures with which the gun user should be thoroughly 10/22 Rifleshave no barrel HandleTriggerBolt LockMagazine ReleaseMagazineTake-DownScrewSafety(show n on )ReceiverFront SightBoltBarrel BandBarrelRear SightStockTrigger Guard(housing)9 LOCKING DEVICEINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSWARNING USE OF LOCKING DEVICES Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,including when you are installing or removing yourlocking device.

10 Always verify that your firearm is completely unloadedbefore installing your locking device. Do notinstall locking devices in the trigger guard;always keep your fingers and locking device outside thetrigger guard during device installation and removal. Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately andsecurely, away from children and careless adults; do notstore your firearm with the keys in the locking device. Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm withthe locking device in place; this may damage yourfirearm. While locking devices are an important aid to securitymeasures, they are not a substitute for safe firearmhandling and proper storage. Remember that anymechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,knowledge, determination and DEVICES MUST BE USEDSAFELY AND RESPONSIBLYUse the Correct Lock:While the basic locking device is substantiallysimilar for all Ruger firearms, due to the different shapes of the many Rugerfirearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices.