Ruger 8329 American Rimfire | .22 LR | 22″ | 10+1

The Ruger American Rimfire model 8329 is a full-size bolt-action rimfire built for everyday range use, small-game hunting, and precision rimfire training. It features a 22″ cold hammer-forged barrel finished in satin blued steel and ships with a flush-mounted 10-round rotary magazine compatible with common 10/22-style magazines. For optics under $1,000 that pair well with this platform, consider a Vortex Diamondback 4-12×40 for extended-range rimfire accuracy and low-light versatility.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .22 LR.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The barrel measures 22 inches.
• The overall length is 41 inches.
• The rifle weight is approximately 6.1 pounds.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds (rotary, flush-mounted).
• The rifle accepts 10/22-style magazines, including the BX-1 rotary magazine.
• The finish on metal surfaces is satin blued.
• The rifle includes a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable folding V-slot rear sight.
• The barrel twist rate is 1:16″ RH.
• The barrel has 6 grooves.
• The length of pull is 13.75 inches.
• The safety type is a tang safety.
• The rifle includes sling swivel studs for mounting a sling.
• The UPC is 736676083299.

This Ruger American Rimfire balances traditional styling with modern engineering: a free-floated, cold hammer-forged barrel and Ruger’s Marksman Adjustable trigger are designed to deliver consistent, repeatable rimfire accuracy. The 3/8″ machined rimfire scope base on the receiver provides a direct mounting point for many rimfire rings and bases, and the extended magazine release mirrors familiar 10/22-style controls for smooth mag changes. Use this rifle for small-game hunting, target work, and as a dedicated rimfire training rifle for marksmanship fundamentals.

Robust construction and straightforward controls make this model a practical choice for shooters who want a reliable, accurate rimfire platform that performs well from the bench to the field.

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