Ruger American Rimfire Gets Three New Flat Dark Earth Models on December 2, 2025
December 18, 2025
The Ruger American Rimfire lineup just picked up three new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) synthetic-stock variants in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR—each with a 16″ threaded barrel aimed squarely at today’s rimfire crowd.
On December 2, 2025, Ruger rolled out three new versions of the Ruger American Rimfire bolt-action rifle, all wearing an FDE synthetic stock and a suppressor-ready 1/2×28 muzzle thread with a factory thread protector. FDE is the new black (at least at the range).
Ruger American Rimfire: What’s New
- Three new chamberings/variants: .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR—same concept, different rimfire jobs (cheap practice to small-game and varmint work).
- Suppressor-ready muzzle: 16″ cold hammer-forged barrel with standard 1/2×28 threads and a thread protector from the factory.
- Optics-first setup: These are set up for scopes (no iron sights), keeping the package clean and modern.
Why It Matters
For buyers comparing rimfire bolt guns, these new Ruger American Rimfire options check a few “right now” boxes: a durable synthetic stock, factory threading for modern muzzle devices, and common rimfire chamberings that fit everything from backyard pest control (where legal) to all-day plinking and training. If you’re browsing the bigger market, it’s also a helpful signal that threaded rimfires are no longer “niche”—they’re quickly becoming the default.
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