Ruger American Rimfire Compact 22 WMR 18-inch 9-Round

The Ruger American Rimfire Compact is a purpose-built bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 WMR with an 18-inch barrel and a detachable rotary magazine. Engineered for compact handling, the rifle pairs Ruger’s Power Bedding integral bedding block and a cold hammer-forged barrel for consistent accuracy. The model ships with a black synthetic stock and interchangeable short length-of-pull modules to suit scoped or iron-sight setups. Standard features include a user-adjustable Ruger Marksman trigger and a tang safety for straightforward, positive operation.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in .22 WMR.
• The barrel measures 18 inches for compact handling.
• The detachable rotary magazine holds 9 rounds.
• The action is a bolt-action design.
• The stock is black synthetic with interchangeable comb modules.
• The overall length is 35.75 inches.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 5.38 lb.
• The length of pull is 12.50 inches.
• Includes a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable V-slot folding rear sight.
• Ships with one 9-round JMX-1 rotary magazine.

With a focus on repeatable accuracy and compact utility, this Ruger American Rimfire Compact blends a free-floated, hammer-forged barrel and Power Bedding system with an adjustable Marksman trigger and modular stock options. It’s configured for practical field use, small-game/varmint work, and precision rimfire target sessions where a compact platform and reliable magazine feeding are priorities.

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