I bought the exact same model a few months back and am very happy with it. Enjoy the new Ruger!

 

Only thing that I had to change was the trigger pull. Also scotchbrite pad was used to smooth out inside of the reciever that had heavy overspray throughout. That slicked everything up very well. Went with a "Target Hammer" kit from Voquartsen and it dropped the trigger pull to ~2lbs - so much better!

It wears a 2-7x32 Riton scope and it capable of cleaning a 50yrd kyl but those last two tiny gongs especially the 1/4" is probably 50/50 might be the low powered optics vs the 16x and 24x power I use on my target 22's. Still really impressed with the performance and fit and finish overall I'm leaving this one as a hunting rifle setup.

 

Thats a good looking rifle, thanks for sharing!

 

congrats on the new rifle

may want to post your rifle down in SuperStock too..lets get some traffic going down there again

SuperStock

www.rimfirecentral.com

and yeah, get yourself some more magnification..I run a lot of Mueller APV's and think they have a good range of power for an affordable variable ...you might want to think about a silver one

a lot of the guys here like the Vortex line of scopes too

 

congrats on the new rifle

may want to post your rifle down in SuperStock too..lets get some traffic going down there again

SuperStock

www.rimfirecentral.com

and yeah, get yourself some more magnification..I run a lot of Mueller APV's and think they have a good range of power for an affordable variable ...you might want to think about a silver one

a lot of the guys here like the Vortex line of scopes too

I find the Muellers are a really good scope, especially at the price they go for.

 

I have a walnut sporter with a Shaw barrel. Shoots as good as my bolt actions.

 

I got my LVT last June. I really like it. I sent it to CPC for an abbreviated tune up.

 

I got my LVT last June. I really like it. I sent it to CPC for an abbreviated tune up.

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seems like Randy did a good job 😁

wonder how JPW1975 is making out with his/hers/theirs

 

I need to get the LVT back out. Went out to the range this morning with my daughter. The wind wasn't behaving. Shot the Bergara B14R and a 10/22 with Shaw Bull Barrel and custom stock. The B14R shot .2" & .3" 5 shot groups off of a front rest and rear bag when the wind was steady. I was using Norma TAC (occasion flyers) and some horizontal stringing (wind) messed up some really good 4 shot groups! best of the day was 4 shots same hole with one bulled opening group up to .218"

The target 10/22 was more along the lines of .5" - .7" groups my 15yo daughter shooting. I need to take them all out on a calm day and see what it can do. We also shot steel from 100M out to 500 meters, beyond 385M we ran out of elevation and used the reticle to hold over and hold off for the wind...we only connected once every 10-15 shots at 500M but it was FUN trying and the misses weren't by much!

 

Sounds like so much fun. My daughter is excited to shot as well. What a wonderful bonding experience.

 

She must have enjoyed it because she wanted to go again...we went out last weekend and this time the 10/22 had a new Kidd Barrel. She shot a .292" best group with it using SKRM at 52 yards from front rest rear bag setup! Plus, we ride some trails on the SxS.

 

That sounds amazing JP. Hope my 13 year old and I can bond the same way. Only time will tell.

 

I have the blued version. I adore the gun and it's my favorite rimfire to shoot. I put a Kidd Trigger Kit in mine and it's just unreal. I agree about shooting it offhand. I don't know that you can get a better 10/22 right now without building one.

 

Purchased this RUGER 10/22 LVT just a few months ago and it shoots way better than the carbine versions I’ve shot in the past. There’s something about the full size wood stock and Weight of the LVT contour bbl that’s very satisfying to hold and shoot offhand View attachment 386200
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Is the stock really full sized? I used to think that the sporter stock on the so called Walmart Special was full sized until I compared it to the carbine stock. They 're the same length.

 

Sure would like one of those. Do they have match chambers?

 

if you want a tighter chamber you have to go aftermarket or have the chamber recut by CPC..I don't think Ruger even puts a tighter chamber in their Competition rifles barrel

 

I'm sure the LVT's accuracy stems more from the barrels contour with it's better harmonics, than from it's chamber specs

same with the GM HT barrels

 

I just picked up my Stainless LVT. Most of my Rimfire have the shorter 16.5’ barbell since I mostly shoot with a can. But I’m liking the longer barrel on this one. Haven’t figured out which scope to put on it yet. May have to take off an older Weaver off another 10/22 and try it out.

 

I put a 2-7x32 on mine but want to upgrade to a 3-18x thinking a Vortex Strike Eagle on sale.

 

Having read all available descriptions of the LVT there is ZERO mention of any "special" chamber used on their barrels, I'd love to see anything to the contrary...mine is an excellent shooter but shows no indication of a tighter than normal chamber.

 

https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/1022.pdf See page 19 of the manual and feel free to call Ruger Customer service at 1 (336) 949-5200 - I did and they verified the LVT Models have the "Target" chamber referenced. No specifications on file for the Target chamber however their "Competition" 10/22 specs a Bentz chamber. Hopefully that is helpful since the manual doesn't specifically name the LVT variant only Target and Tactical models. Target is inferred in the name LVT Stands for Light Varmint Target.

 

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AMMUNITION
The RUGER® 10/22® CARBINE and 10/22® Rifles are chambered for, and designed to properly function with, only the 22 caliber Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, standard, high velocity, or hyper-velocity, manufactured to U.S. industry standards.
Do not use 22 short, 22 long, 22 shot, or 22 cartridges loaded with blunt-nosed, sharp-shouldered, or “explosive” bullets. They will not function reliably and may jam the mechanism or discharge before being fully chambered. Use only ammunition that functions correctly in your rifle. See “Warning – Malfunctions,” p. 28.

WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
	Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING FIREARMS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

WARNING – AMMUNITION
	Use only new, factory ammunition of the correct caliber. Death, serious injury, and damage can result from the wrong ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads or incorrect cartridge components. 22 cases are very thin and sometimes split when fired. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protection.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION DESTROYS FIREARMS

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY OR NON-STANDARD OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND-LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
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Page 19 copied in it's entirety from your posted document

AMMUNITION
The RUGER® 10/22® CARBINE and 10/22® Rifles are chambered for, and designed to properly function with, only the 22 caliber Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, standard, high velocity, or hyper-velocity, manufactured to U.S. industry standards.
Do not use 22 short, 22 long, 22 shot, or 22 cartridges loaded with blunt-nosed, sharp-shouldered, or “explosive” bullets. They will not function reliably and may jam the mechanism or discharge before being fully chambered. Use only ammunition that functions correctly in your rifle. See “Warning – Malfunctions,” p. 28.

WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
	Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING FIREARMS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

WARNING – AMMUNITION
	Use only new, factory ammunition of the correct caliber. Death, serious injury, and damage can result from the wrong ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads or incorrect cartridge components. 22 cases are very thin and sometimes split when fired. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protection.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION DESTROYS FIREARMS

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY OR NON-STANDARD OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND-LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
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NOTE: The following warning applies to RUGER® 10/22® Target and Tactical rifles only:

WARNING – “STINGER” AMMUNITION
22 LR 22 LR .22 S T I N G E R 22 "Stinger"	“Stinger” cartridges have a longer case than 22 LR cartridges loaded to U.S. Industry specifications. They can stick in the tighter chambers of target rifles, including the Ruger® 10/22® Target and Tactical rifles, which can result in a hazardous ruptured case and release of hot powder gasses and brass when fired.
DO NOT USE “STINGER” AMMUNITION IN 10/22® TARGET or TACTICAL RIFLES

SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE 10/22® TARGET RIFLE ONLY
The special model you have selected is specifically designed for rapid fire precision target shooting. As such, it demands that you take extra safety precautions.
The trigger of the Target version of the RUGER® 10/22® has a lighter, target trigger pull than standard 10/22® rifles and carbines, for more precise placement of shots. You should practice “dry-firing” an empty rifle (with it pointing in a safe direction) to learn the “feel” of the trigger before ever loading it with ammunition.

WARNING – TARGET TRIGGER
	10/22® Target models have a target trigger that has been carefully set at the factory to a minimum safe weight of pull for precision target shooting. Do not alter any factory setting! You can create an unsafe condition and the rifle may fire unexpectedly. You should be especially careful to keep the safety on at all times except when actually firing and keep your finger off the triggerunless you are squeezing it to fire, in order to minimize the possibility of accidental discharge.
SAFETY IN “ON” (SAFE) POSITION
DO NOT TAMPER WITH TRIGGER - KEEP SAFETY ON UNLESS FIRING

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Chuck at Ruger says the LVT doesn't have a "target" chamber, he used my LVT's serial number to look up the specs, so...think what you want and have a nice day. Only rifles touted as Competition have the tigher chamber.

 

Why would their manual single out Target and Tactical rifles to not shoot stinger ammo through (shorter chamber)? When I called Ruger they said it did have their "target" chamber vs standard (Not the Bentz found in the Competition rifle)...

 

With Ruger a lot depends on who you talk to, Chuck actually pulled up the various series, the LVT is a Distributors Special and using my Serial number he checked the specs. As I said you're free to believe yours is special, it is, it's yours and that's always special to a owner. He answered option 6 by the way.

 

Look up the specs on the Talo exclusive known as the LVT, note what is not stated, this is in the specs for rifles with the enhanced chambers

• Proprietary, enhanced semi-auto chamber proven to increase accuracy and precision while not compromising reliable feeding and extraction.

Spec sheet from the LVT

• Model features black bolt and a tapered threaded barrel with factory installed thread protector.
• This legendary action is a tried and true Ruger design that ensures consistent, reliable performance.
• Detachable 10-round rotary magazine features a unique rotor to separate cartridges and provide reliable feeding.
• Easy-to-use, prominent magazine release provides smooth, no-fuss removal of flush-mounted magazine.
• Cold hammer-forged barrel is locked into the receiver by a unique, two-screw, V-block system.
• Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety.
• Combination scope base adapter for both Weaver-style and .22 tip-off scope mounts included.
• Heat-stabilized, glass-filled, polymer trigger housing assembly is precision made of high-tech material for improved manufacturing tolerances, impact and abrasion-resistance and an unmatched ability to withstand the elements.
• The receiver and stock combine to create classic lines for attractive styling.
• Sling swivels and flat buttplate.

No mention of the so called enhanced chamber.

 

I just measured the chamber depth of the LVT and a take off compact 10/22 barrel using a borescope and calipers to obtain a same starting point and ending point between the breech face/chamber and where the lands are cut into the bore. They come out virtually the same distance. Both chambers were right around a length of of ~.755" +- .020" So using this crude method on both barrels I'm going to agree with you and Chuck at Ruger. For giggles I used same crude method and measured my Bergara B14R, it was ~.590" +- .020" distance from breech to beginning of the lands this is stated to have a Match bolt action chamber.

 

i love my stainless lvt....sold a couple other 1022s after i bought it...no need

 

I have the wood/SS version coming tomorrow and hope I am as happy with it as most here are

 

Great looking rifle!

 

I put an LVT on a carbine walnut stock.
4.5x24x50 scope. Very accurate

 

That's a great looking rifle! I've always loved the 10/22. Might have to snag one of those soon to play with!!

 

I think one thing is that the "LVT" moniker on these guns is referring to the size and taper of the barrel really as between the models with this designation there are variances in what is in the box.
below is a quote from a writeup on another forum done a little over a year ago that I think gives a very accurate representation of what the LVT IS,

"To start off, this is not technically a “Light Varmint Target”, Ruger lists it under the Carbine section on their website. But it has the barrel contour that everyone calls an LVT – 20” long, .920” tapering to .750” - so that’s what I call it. This is their model 31173, it comes with a BX trigger, Hogue stock, a short picatinny rail already installed and a paracord sling. The barrel is threaded."

The "LVT" I bought last year is the same model that is in this description and was listed by the selling dealer as a TALO LVT and mine came with the BX trigger but many of the "LVT" models instead come with the standard trigger as being more standard it seems on the majority of LVT models.

I did not know when I ordered the gun that it already included the BX trigger and ordered a BX trigger for it thinking that would be the direction I would go.
I actually ended up buying a Kidd drop in trigger kit and could not see using the more expensive BX trigger for the donor housing so ordered a new takeoff stock trigger assembly from S&P for the Kidd trigger kit.

So I currently have two brand new unused BX triggers in my 10/22 parts stash but that's okay just an excuse down the road to do another build or two!

So one model of the "LVT" can come out of the box with a different trigger or stock what they do share is the barrel taper.
I would guess the best person to answer the chamber debate would be Randy at CPC as he sees many of these "LVT" barrels and also standard Ruger barrels so if anyone really has dealt with a large enough sample size to answer if the chamber is different he could reliably do so.

I sent mine to CPC and had the tune up done so mine no longer sports the original Ruger chamber regardless which one it came stock with.

But I do really agree that the LVT is referring more to the taper of the barrel than the particular specs of a certain model of gun being offered by Ruger.