AMT Lightning 25/22

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The AMT Lightning 25/22 was a clone of the famous Ruger 10/22, that was produced by Arcadia Machine & Tool Comapny (AMT). Both major models, the "target" and "tactical" variants, featured AMT's famous stainless steel and black aesthetic. The "target" standard model is essentially just stainless steel Ruger 10/22 with black synthetic stock. The "tactical" model features a folding stock and some other interesting features to properly fit its name.

One version of the AMT Lightning, the Theoben Target Model, was made with supreme accuracy in mind. They are incredibly rare and


Specifications

(Note: These specs are specifically for the "tactical" model of the Lightning 25/22)

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle.

Capacity: Any Ruger 10/22 Magazine, many capacities available. Tactical model came with 25 rounds standard.

Action: Semi-automatic.

Barrel Length: 17.5 inches.

Weight: About 6 lbs.


Models List

"Tactical Model"

A photo of an AMT Lightning 25/22 rifle. (Tactical Model)

Featured a folding pistol-grip stock, and came standard with a 25 round magazine. Stainless barrel and receiver, and so on, fitting with the "tactical" name. In fact, it might be the case that only this model is designated the "25/22" hence the magazine capacity, but verifying this was difficult.


Theoben "Target" Model

A photo of the extremely rare Theoben Target Model variant of the AMT Lightning 25/22 rifle.

Appears to have been a semi-custom rifle. Original gun would be manufactured by AMT, then modified for accuracy by Theoben, a formerly UK-based company primarily known for their match-grade airguns. It appears this rifle may have been modified in several ways. Some with bull barrel, others with what seems to be a built-in suppressor. Very little information is available on this obscure rifle variant.