IDF "The Ruger" | The Most Controversial 10/22 Ever

Published on July 26, 2022
Duration: 26:03

This guide details the construction of a custom IDF Ruger 10/22 clone, emphasizing the use of specific high-quality components like a Kidd trigger and Leupold optic. The build highlights the technical aspects of creating an integrally suppressed SBR, including NFA regulations. Instruction is provided by a recognized firearms expert, offering deep insights into specialized firearm modifications.

Quick Summary

The IDF Ruger 10/22 clone is a highly specialized firearm built with components like a Kidd trigger and Leupold optic, featuring an integral suppressor. It's a 'two-stamp' NFA item (SBR and suppressor) known for its extreme quietness, with the bolt cycling often being louder than the shot.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the IDF Ruger 10/22 Clone
  2. 01:28Historical Context and IDF Usage
  3. 02:55Technical Build Details
  4. 03:33Controversy and Lethality
  5. 04:35Sound Testing and Performance
  6. 05:08Component Specifications
  7. 09:43Long-Range Shooting Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the IDF Ruger 10/22 clone controversial?

The IDF Ruger 10/22 clone became controversial due to its original use by Israeli forces as a 'less-lethal' option, which resulted in severe injuries, amputations, and deaths, leading to its reclassification as a lethal weapon.

What are the key components of the custom IDF Ruger 10/22 clone build?

This custom build features a 1972 Ruger 10/22 receiver, a Kidd single-stage trigger set to 2.5 lbs, a 10-inch Ruger Charger barrel, and a Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x TMR optic, all integrated with a custom 17-inch titanium tube suppressor.

What NFA classifications apply to the IDF Ruger 10/22 clone?

The IDF Ruger 10/22 clone is considered a 'two-stamp gun' because it requires two separate National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamps: one for being a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) due to its barrel length, and another for the integral suppressor.

How quiet is the suppressed IDF Ruger 10/22 clone?

The integrally suppressed clone is exceptionally quiet, with sound levels measuring in the low 120s dB at the ear and 115-117 dB at the muzzle. Often, the cycling of the bolt is louder than the suppressed shot itself.

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