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

Published on July 26, 2022
Duration: 26:03

This review details a custom Ruger 10/22 clone built to replicate IDF 'Kneecapper' rifles. It highlights the integral suppressor's effectiveness, achieving sub-120 dB sound levels, and demonstrates impressive long-range accuracy with CCI Green Tag ammo. The build features a 1972 receiver, Kidd trigger, and Leupold optic, showcasing advanced gunsmithing and NFA compliance.

Quick Summary

The IDF Ruger 10/22 clone, nicknamed the 'Kneecapper,' was historically used as a 'less-lethal' crowd control weapon but proved dangerous. This custom build features an integrally suppressed 17-inch titanium tube, achieving low 120s dB sound levels, and demonstrates impressive long-range accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: IDF Ruger 10/22 Clone 'Kneecapper'
  2. 01:28History: IDF Use & 'Less-Lethal' Origins
  3. 02:55Build Details: Liberty Suppressors & NFA Stamps
  4. 03:33Controversy: Lethality & Reclassification
  5. 04:35Sound Test: Integral Suppressor Performance
  6. 05:08Component Specs: Receiver, Trigger, Optic
  7. 09:43Accuracy Demo: Long-Range Shooting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IDF Ruger 10/22 clone often called?

The IDF Ruger 10/22 clone is often referred to as the 'Kneecapper' due to its historical use and the controversial nature of its 'less-lethal' designation.

How was the IDF Ruger 10/22 clone used historically?

Initially used by the IDF in the late 1980s for crowd control as a 'less-lethal' option, it was later reclassified as lethal due to severe injuries and fatalities caused by the .22 LR round at standoff ranges.

What are the key technical specifications of the custom IDF 10/22 clone?

The clone features a 1972 Ruger 10/22 receiver, a 10-inch barrel turned down for a 17-inch integral titanium suppressor, a Kidd 2.5 lb trigger, and a Leupold Mark 4 optic. It's an NFA SBR and suppressor.

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

Sound testing shows the rifle operating in the low 120s dB at the ear and 115-117 dB at the muzzle. The action cycling is often louder than the suppressed shot itself.

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