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Ruger Mark IV Hunter Semi-Automatic .22LR Rimfire 6.88" Fluted Bull Barrel 10+1 Rounds
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SKU: WX2*0703618
Overview
Built for hunters and shooters who want a practical rimfire sidearm, this pistol is suited to target work, plinking, and small game hunting. Its simple push-button takedown makes field-stripping and cleaning more straightforward than earlier Mark series models, while the redesigned trigger group, bolt stop, and ambidextrous thumb safety add modern handling features. The fluted bull barrel, adjustable rear sight, fixed fiber optic front sight, and drilled-and-tapped receiver support precise use, with two 10-round magazines included. It keeps the familiar Mark series character in a satin stainless package, though the optics base adapters are not included.
Why Hunters Choose the Ruger
Simple Push-button
Takedown makes field-stripping and cleaning
Ambidextrous Thumb
Safety supports left- or right-handed
Fluted Bull
Barrel and adjustable rear sight
Drilled Tapped
For Weaver-style scope base adapters
Includes Two
10-round magazines for added range
Key Features
- Simple push-button takedown for quick field-stripping and cleaning.
- Ambidextrous thumb safety supports right- or left-handed use.
- Fluted bull barrel and internal cylindrical bolt construction.
- Adjustable rear sight with fixed fiber optic front sight.
- Drilled and tapped for Weaver-style scope base adapters, not included.
- Includes two 10-round magazines with a drop-free magazine design.
Best Used For
- Small-game hunters wanting a .22LR pistol for close-range field use and practice
- Shooters who prefer simple one-button takedown for easier cleaning after range sessions
- Left- or right-handed users needing an ambidextrous thumb safety
- Hunters planning to mount optics using Weaver-style scope base adapters
- Target shooters and plinkers looking for a rugged, adjustable-sight Mark series pistol
Specifications
| Action | Semi-automatic |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length | 6.88" |
| Barrel Type | Fluted bull barrel |
| Blade Finish | Satin stainless finish |
| Bolt Construction | Internal cylindrical bolt construction |
| Bolt Ears | Easy-to-grasp bolt ears |
| Bolt Stop | Redesigned bolt stop |
| Caliber | .22LR |
| Capacity | 10+1 rounds |
| Ejection Port | Contoured ejection port |
| Field Stripping | Easy field-stripping and cleaning |
| Magazine Design | Drop-free magazine design |
| Magazine Included | Two 10-round magazines |
| Optics Ready | Drilled and tapped for Weaver style scope base adapters (not included) |
| Safety | Ambidextrous thumb safety; manual safety; magazine disconnecter |
| Sights | Adjustable rear sight; fixed fiber optic front sight |
| Takedown | Simple push-button takedown |
| Trigger Group | Redesigned trigger group |
| Use | Target shooting, plinking, small game hunting |
Pros
- Simple push-button takedown makes field-stripping and cleaning quick and straightforward.
- Ambidextrous thumb safety supports left- or right-handed operation.
- Fluted bull barrel and adjustable rear sight support precise target work.
- Drilled and tapped for Weaver-style scope base adapters for optic mounting.
- Includes two 10-round magazines for added range convenience.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The 10+1 capacity and included 10-round magazines may be limiting for users who want fewer reloads during extended range sessions or field use.
- The pistol is drilled and tapped for Weaver-style scope base adapters, but the adapters are not included, so optic mounting requires an additional purchase.
- The adjustable rear sight and fixed fiber optic front sight are useful for versatility, but they may not suit shooters who prefer a fully configurable sight setup.
- The one-button takedown simplifies field-stripping, but the design still centers on a semi-automatic rimfire platform that may not match the simplicity some users want from a single-purpose hunting sidearm.
Suggested Comparisons
- Semi-automatic .22LR target pistol
- Rimfire pistol for plinking
- Small game hunting handgun
- Optics-ready rimfire pistol
Suggested Accessories
- Scope base adapter
- Rimfire ammunition
- Cleaning kit
- Pistol case
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Mark IV Hunter easier to clean than earlier Mark-series pistols?
It uses Ruger’s simple push-button takedown system. The upper receiver tilts off after pressing the button on the back of the frame, making field-stripping and cleaning easier than the earlier Mark II and III designs.
Does this pistol include a manual safety?
Yes. The description lists a new ambidextrous thumb safety, and it also notes a manual safety that positively locks the sear when applied.
What sights come on the pistol from the factory?
It comes with an adjustable rear sight and a fixed fiber optic front sight.
Is it set up for mounting optics?
Yes. It is drilled and tapped for Weaver-style scope base adapters, but the adapters are not included.
How many magazines are included, and what is the capacity?
It includes two 10-round magazines. The product title also lists the pistol as 10+1 rounds.