[JPW1975]

just like Rugers "target" trigger...I'm sure their "target" chamber isn't anything noteworthy

It does seem to help accuracy wise but yeah they have made compromises on the side of reliability over ultimate precision. I have yet to find any ammo it won't feed/extract even loaded ammo extracts without any issues. I think that's what they were going for. My Bergara with a Match chamber will not reliably extract loaded rounds and engraves the bullets quite nicely, only bad when you need to unload or have a dud.

 

[crackedcornish]

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

 

[usmc1983]

I'm pretty sure that Ruger makes 10/22's with a couple different chambers. The standard sporter and the target. Yes, an LVT has the “target”chamber. I’ve heard Ruger's "target” chamber is sort of a compromise between the bentz and sporter, not quite as loose as a sporter but still a bit bigger than a bentz yet still to short for stingers per the manual.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Witchgrass]

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.

 

[JPW1975]

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.

 

[gmd1950]

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.

 

[JPW1975]

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.

 

[gmd1950]

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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[gmd1950]

Page 20 in it's entirety

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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[JPW1975]

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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snip from PG 20 easier to read

 

[gmd1950]

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.

 

[JPW1975]

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)...

 

[gmd1950]

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.

 

[gmd1950]

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.

 

[JPW1975]

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.

 

[boamedt]

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

 

[Clay Target Guy]

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

 

[joel19522000]

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

Looking at buying a 2nd 10/22 and researching the differences, I found:

According to this review there is a difference between the standard and Competition chamber, as well as the method for attaching the barrel.

Nice to know that "Competition" is not just a name.
Ruger 10/22 Competition Rifle at 300 Yards - Shooting Times

 

[usmc1983]

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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Great looking rifle!

 

[maxmerc]

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