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Used Volquartsen Values 2026:
Used Volquartsen Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.
Volquartsen Custom was founded in 1974 by Tom Volquartsen in Carroll, Iowa. Volquartsen is the dominant high-end .22 LR custom rifle and pistol maker in the U.S. — Ruger 10/22 competition modifications, complete custom 10/22-pattern rifles, and Mark IV-pattern competition pistols. Volquartsen rifles are common in Steel Challenge and Rimfire Challenge competition. MSRP runs $1,200-3,000+ for complete rifles.
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Custom .22 LR Rifles
Volquartsen's premium .22 LR semi-auto rifles.
Custom .22 WMR & .17 HMR Rifles
Magnum-rimfire variants based on the Ruger 10/22 Magnum action.
Pistols — Scorpion & Black Mamba
Volquartsen rimfire pistols built on Ruger Mark series and proprietary frames.
Volquartsen Value FAQ
Is a Volquartsen 10/22 worth the premium?
For competition shooters — yes. Volquartsen's match-grade barrels, hand-tuned triggers (1.5-2 lb pull), and aluminum chassis routinely shoot 0.25 MOA with quality match ammunition at 50 yards. Significantly faster cycle times than stock 10/22s. MSRP runs $1,400-2,500 for complete rifles.
Are Volquartsen receivers Ruger or proprietary?
Volquartsen makes complete proprietary CNC-machined aluminum receivers (the VT2 series). Earlier Volquartsen builds used Ruger receivers as a starting point. Current production is entirely Volquartsen-machined.
What's the LLV?
Light Long Volley — Volquartsen's drop-in replacement upper assembly for the Ruger Mark IV. Adds a match barrel, optic-ready slide, and Volquartsen trigger components. Sold separately ($600-900) or as a complete pistol ($1,500-1,900).
Where are Volquartsen products made?
Carroll, Iowa. The company has been at the same facility since 1974. All barrels, receivers, and major components are CNC-machined in-house. Trigger work and final fitting done by hand.
