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Ruger 10/22 Carbine with LaserMax Laser Review Once again, Ruger finds a way to expand their proven 10/22 rifle line by offering their standard carbine rifle with the new LaserMax® Laser. This new LaserMax® Laser is made specifically for the Ruger 10/22 rifle and replaces the barrel band giving you a red laser along with two short Picatinny rails for mounting other accessories such as a light. Over the years I have accessorized my various 10/22 rifles with the capability of adding lights and lasers, but about a year ago, I decided the extra weight and bulk of some aftermarket solutions was not worth the benefit. When I got my first close look at this new Ruger 10/22 with LaserMax® Laser, I knew immediately that this was the solution I had been wanting. It seems that LaserMax, working with Ruger, has created the perfect blending of laser and rifle to create an accessory that will probably be under many Christmas trees this year. The LaserMax® Laser is compact and light weight and keeps the same sleek lines of the forend. The rifle and laser combined weight is 5.0 lbs according to the Ruger specifications, but the rifle I received weighed in at only 4.6 pounds which is a fabulous light weight for this versatile rifle. The photo below gives you a good look at the LaserMax® Laser and there are many more photos in Part 3 of this review.
If you are in the market for a LaserMax Laser, there are three ways to get one. The first is that you can purchase the rifle and laser combination like the one shown in this review. MSRP on this combination is $399 with a street price around $330. Next you can purchase the laser alone at ShopRuger.com for $129.95. Last, you can find the LaserMax® Laser at various online retailer for prices that seem to be around $85. With my first .22LR rifle being a Ruger 10/22 over 25 years ago, and now having five Ruger 10/22 platform firearms (including this one), it will be a struggle, but I will try to be as unbiased as possible during this review. But in all honesty, the addition of the LaserMax® Laser on this simple carbine version may be my favorite 10/22 platform so far. To make a point about the appeal of this LaserMax model, as soon as I handed it to my wife and turned on the laser, she said with excitement in her voice, "Oohh, I want this one!". Considering that she has to proof read all my ramblings on details that make her want to pour gasoline on herself and set herself on fire, all I could say was "Sure honey, it's yours". Even though the real new feature on this rifle is the addition of the laser, in this review I cover the details of the entire rifle including the LaserMax® Laser. By doing this, I get a chance to document the details and performance of a current production standard carbine rifle as well. During my reviews I like to compare my results to the manufacturer's claims where possible so the following text in colored italics was taken directly from the Ruger website on 7/7/13 and gives an Overview, Key Features, and Specifications for the Ruger 10/22 Rifle with LaserMax® Laser. The , and are my way to keep up with details that I have covered in this review with either photos, commentary or both. Ruger 10/22 Carbine Rifle Overview
Key Features
Specifications
LaserMax Laser for the Ruger 10/22
This review is broken down into multiple parts with this page providing links to each part along with an overall summary of the specifications, pros and cons, and my final "bottom line" comments. Make sure you take time to checkout the other parts of the review because they contain many photos and lots of commentary. Also, there is an extreme amount of detail in those parts which is not covered on this page.
As you read these Pros and Cons below, keep in mind that it is hard to keep my particular preferences from creeping in the equation. Therefore, it is important that you take the time to look at the other parts of this review so you can decide yourself on items which may be more of a personal preference. Pros:
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Bottom Line: After spending time taking photos, studying the rifle, range testing and writing up this review, I have come to the decision that this rifle has become my favorite rimfire rifle to date. I think it is the combination of reliability of the 10/22 platform, coupled with the innovative addition of the sleek LaserMax Laser, along with a perfectly matched rimfire scope, and the fact that this particular rifle is extremely accurate is what has brought this rifle package to the top of my list. If you have the extra money and are looking for a great 22LR rimfire rifle, consider this LaserMax model and I feel you will be very pleased with the investment. If you already have a Ruger 10/22 that has a barrel band, you should consider the addition of the LaserMax Laser to your current rifle. I'm sure there will be one under my Christmas tree this year to install on one of my other rifles. Or If you would like to be notified about future Gunsumer Reports reviews via Facebook, make sure "You Like This" by clicking the Facebook "Like" button at the bottom or top of this page. If it already says "You Like This" beside the button, clicking it again will uncheck the "Like" status and you will not be notified.
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