Within the firearm industry, there are a few enduring designs that have become so popular, they've spawned an entire class of firearms, as well as a huge marketplace of parts and accessories. Within the rimfire world, the Ruger 10/22 is one such design. Powder River Precision has taken the basic 10/22 concept and enhanced it with its Rubicon Icon design. Watch our "Gun of the Week" video above to see the details.
"We are looking at the Powder River Precision Rubicon Icon today. It should look pretty familiar to most of you, and that's because the Ruger 10/22 is one of the most ubiquitous firearm designs on the planet," American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. "And we're now at the point where you can have basically a 10/22-style rifle that is entirely not made by Ruger. So Powder River precision, what they've done with this gun is they've taken the 10/22 design and they've turned it up a few notches."
The Rubicon Icon receiver is machine from bar stock and is built with Powder River Precision's trademarked Top Line technology, which incorporates a centerline guide rod and charging handle that eliminates bolt cant and ensures smoother cycling. The stainless-steel bolt has a cylindrical firing pin and a wire-EDM-cut precision extractor instead of the stamped components typically found in 10/22 receivers.
"This is a custom build. That's what Powder River Precision calls it on their website," Brune said. "So you get to choose a bunch of the options that are built onto this Rubicon Icon receiver. The receiver itself, it's got a lot going for it. So it's got this integrally machined Picatinny optics rail. It's got wire-EDM-cut components. It's designed for reliability."
Further enhancing the gun's capability is the addition of a Briley Raptor precision .22 barrel, which features a proprietary chamber cut for added accuracy, as well as longitudinal fluting that's designed to save weight. Powder River Precision offers customization options on its website, and consumers are also encouraged to call the company with special requests if they want to see specific features on their personal Rubicon Icon build.
"If you want a 10/22 and you want some serious capability out of it, check out the Powder River Precision Rubicon Icon," Brune said.
For more information, visit the Powder River Precision website here.
