Ruger Magazine 77/22 & 96/22 22LR 10 Shot

The Ruger Magazine 77/22 96/22 10 Shot is a genuine Ruger factory accessory built for the bolt action 77/22 and the lever action 96/22 in .22 LR, and it uses a steel feed system in a black polymer body. Factory magazines matter more on rimfire rifles than on almost anything else, because feed geometry is unforgiving. This is the one that was designed alongside the rifle.

Aftermarket rimfire magazines are a gamble. Factory ones are not.

What the Ruger Magazine 77/22 96/22 Fits and Why It Matters

Ruger’s rotary magazine design is one of the quiet successes in firearms engineering. Instead of a conventional stacked column, the rounds sit in a rotary carrier that presents each cartridge to the chamber at a consistent angle. That solves the rim lock problem that plagues .22 LR in box magazines and is a large part of why these rifles feed as reliably as they do.

This magazine serves both the 77/22 bolt action and the 96/22 lever action, so owners of either rifle are covered by the same part. Small game hunters, target shooters, and anyone who takes a rimfire rifle to the range regularly should own several, because a single magazine is a single point of failure on a rifle you actually depend on.

Key Features

• Genuine Ruger factory accessory built to original specification
• 10 round capacity in .22 LR
• Steel feed components for durability where wear actually occurs
• Black polymer body that resists impact and keeps weight down
• Fits both the 77/22 bolt action and the 96/22 lever action rifles
• Flush fitting design that does not protrude below the stock line

Materials and Design in Context

The steel feed system and polymer body used in the Ruger Magazine 77/22 96/22 are a deliberate engineering choice rather than a cost compromise. Steel goes where the cartridge actually contacts and wears, which is the feed area, while polymer handles the body where impact resistance and low weight matter more than hardness. That mix is why these magazines survive decades of use.

Flush fit is a feature that hunters appreciate immediately. A magazine that hangs below the stock catches on packs, shooting sticks, and truck seats, and it makes prone shooting awkward. The Ruger Magazine 77/22 96/22 sits inside the stock line, so the rifle carries and rests exactly as it was designed to.

Ten rounds is a practical count for a .22 rifle. It gives you enough for a string of shots at the range or a morning in the field without the bulk of an extended magazine.

Loading, Care, and Compatibility

Load the Ruger Magazine 77/22 96/22 by dropping each round into the rotary carrier and rotating it as you go, seating each cartridge fully before adding the next. Do not force rounds in, since a partially seated cartridge is what causes the majority of feeding stoppages in rotary magazines. Seat the magazine firmly until it latches and give it a light tug to confirm.

Cleaning is important with rimfire because .22 LR ammunition leaves wax, lead, and unburned powder everywhere. Wipe the feed area and the exterior regularly, and clear debris from the carrier so it rotates freely. Avoid oiling the interior, because oil holds grit and turns into an abrasive paste over time.

Handle the feed lips with care, since they set the release angle and a bent lip means a magazine that no longer feeds correctly. Store spares in a case rather than loose in a range bag. Find more rimfire magazines and accessories in the parts and upgrades collection. Ruger has supported these rifles with factory parts for decades.

Genuine, proven, and worth owning in multiples, this is the right magazine for the rifle it was made for. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.