Ruger is making what they call the Ruger Model 1255, which is a special order limited edition version of their 10/22 rifle. What’s special about it? It’s a Boy Scouts of America commemorative.
It’s quite pretty, with the Norman Rockwell image engraved on the buttstock and other BSA logos carved on the stock.
But the thing is? While BSA may have licensed it, no Scout could ever shoot it within the scope of a BSA activity. While you can shoot rifles chambered in .22 LR, they have to be single-shot or bolt-actions with the magazine removed. The Ruger 10/22 is semi-automatic with a 10-round magazine.
*sigh*
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That is very sad, indeed. A nice looking firearm. Do you know the retail price yet?
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I think it’s a special order item, available only through TALO distributors:
http://www.taloinc.com/talo_members.htm
Check Hill Country Wholesale up in Pflugerville… drop ’em a line and they may be able to find out the price. I think I read somewhere $400 or some such like that.
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The Venture Crews (Co-Ed 14 to 20 year old subset of Scouting) can actually shoot handguns and non-single shot models if I understand the rules correctly.
I would love to have one of these to go to the range with my boys, and eventually their kids.
Of course, since I’m dreaming about things I can’t afford — I think this would make a better statement
http://www.henryrepeating.com/h004bsa_scouts100.cfm
or
http://www.henryrepeating.com/h004es_eaglescout.cfm
My father in law bought a dozen of these to sell as part of a fund raiser for his lodge.
I’ve been drooling over the Boy Scout version ever since I saw it.
I know Venture Crews can do handguns, and with that I’d assume they could handle semi-auto rifles. BUT, it’s been a while since I’ve reviewed the BSA rules in this regard.
I did know about the 1st Henry rifle, but not the second. That’s very pretty.
Frankly, any of these are more something to buy and hang on your wall or store in the safe… I wouldn’t shoot these. If I wanted one to shoot, I’d buy their regular model of the same, which will work the same, cost a lot less, and you won’t be as mad when it gets worn and dinged. The Ruger 10/22 is a wonderful platform, and I got to shoot a Henry .22 lever action and boy if that wasn’t a lot of fun.
A 10/22 is on my short list of must have rifles. It is a great gun to use as an introduction to firearms.
I haven’t taken mine out in a while to shoot it. Ever since I got a Buck Mark, we’ve been enjoying using that for our .22 shooting.
either way, both are fun. And the 10/22 is very versatile.
They say they only made a limited run, does anyone know what they consider a limited run?
It would make sense to make it a limited edition — enhance the collector value.
If you’re curious about how limited, drop them or the exclusive distributor a line and ask. They’d know better than us sitting out here in the ether. 😉