EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Ruger 10/22

Description

EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Ruger 10/22 Product description

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system is engineered with slots spaced precisely 5.23 mm apart, ensuring consistent and versatile usage along its entire length. This design allows for easy mounting and universal compatibility, meaning accessories designed for a Picatinny rail will fit perfectly, regardless of the manufacturer or production date. Valued for its affordability, durability, and reliability, the Picatinny rail has become a preferred choice among professionals and military personnel, dominating the scope mounts market in recent years.

The Picatinny design represents a significant improvement over the older Weaver standard. While the Weaver system has only a few predetermined slots, the Picatinny rail features continuous slots across its surface, offering greater flexibility for mounting devices at any location. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are narrower, at 3.8 mm, which means scope mounts designed for Weaver rails can fit on a Picatinny rail. However, mounts specifically made for Picatinny rails do not fit on Weaver rails due to the size difference of recoil stoppers. This compatibility and versatility position the Picatinny rail as a superior mounting solution for various applications.

About the EAW

Founded in 1919, EAW is Germany’s oldest active manufacturer of scope mounts and is globally recognized for its innovative, high-quality scope mounts. The company offers an array of Picatinny rails, meticulously designed to ensure a seamless integration with various rifle models. These rails provide a secure and precise fit, optimizing the positioning of optical devices. Renowned for their durability and reliability, EAW’s Picatinny rails are highly favored by both professionals and firearms enthusiasts. Despite their superior quality, these mounts come at a higher cost.

About the Ruger

Ruger, officially known as Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., was founded in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger in Connecticut. It has grown to be one of the largest firearm manufacturers globally, producing a wide range of firearms including rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Known for their affordability, reliability, and quality, Ruger’s products are trusted by both new and seasoned shooters. The company went public in 1969 and continues to innovate and expand, including the acquisition of Marlin Firearms in 2020.

About the 10/22

The Ruger 10/22 is a semi-automatic rifle introduced in 1964, renowned for its reliability and affordability. It features a detachable 10-round rotary magazine, with a lever in front of the trigger guard for easy detachment. The original model has a 470 mm (18.5 inches) barrel, though variants exist with different barrel lengths. The barrel is cold hammer-forged and secured to the receiver by a two-screw V-block system. The rifle’s weight is approximately 2.3 kg (5 lbs), with an aluminum receiver and trigger guard. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

Variants

Ruger 10/22 variants:

• Ruger 10/22 Carbine
• Ruger 10/22 Takedown
• Ruger 10/22 Takedown lite
• Ruger 10/22 Target
• Ruger 10/22 Compact
• Ruger 10/22 Tactical
• Ruger 10/22 Sporter
• Ruger 10/22 Competition
• Ruger 10/22 VLEH Target Tactical Rifle
• Ruger 10/22 Collector’s Series
• Ruger 10/22 Collector’s Series Second Edition
• Ruger 10/22 50th Anniversary
• Ruger 10/22 Magnum
• Ruger 10/17
• SR-22 Rifle

Calibres

Ruger 10/22 rifle can be chambered for the .22 LR caliber.

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Ruger 10/22, is crafted from steel, providing exceptional hardness and durability compared to aluminum. This ensures a higher degree of repeatability with minimal wear over time. The rail features 14 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with 6-48 threading. A unique central channel allows the simultaneous use of the rifle’s iron sights, providing a reliable backup option without needing to remove the rail when there is nothing mounted on it. This Picatinny rail is firmly attached to the rifle with 4 screws, ensuring a secure and stable mount.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=12.7mm
• B=65.3mm
• C=21.9mm
• R1=40mm
• R2=40mm
• BHU=0mm

Mounting Instructions

Clean the rifle’s receiver thoroughly with a cleaning fluid, such as acetone, to remove all stains, grease, and oil. Once the surface is clean and dry, verify that the screws fit both the rail and the receiver holes. Before mounting the rail, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid (278 or 648) to the screws, avoiding any contact with the mounting holes. Carefully clean any excess fluid around the rail using the cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, tighten the screws to the appropriate torque (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs). If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.

What’s in the box?

Each package comes complete with one steel rail and 4 screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.

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