| AMT Lightning 25/22 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Arcadia Machine & Tool |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .22LR |
The AMT Lightning 25/22 was a .22LR-caliber semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT).
As is alluded to in the nomenclature, the Lightning 25/22 is functionally a clone of the Ruger 10/22 with the substitution of a larger 25-round magazine instead of the 10-round magazine used by Ruger. Also, the receiver is stainless steel rather than aluminum and features an aluminum folding stock and pistol grip rather than the wooden Monte Carlo stock mounted on the 10/22.
The AMT Lightning line, which included direct clones of the Ruger 10/22 and Mark II pistol, eventually prompted a lawsuit against AMT that forced them to discontinue the line.
The AMT Lightning was also exported to the UK and tuned by Theoben Engineering, the result was the AMT/Theoben Target Model. This rifle is known for its reliability; accuracy and rarity. Produced in very small numbers this rifle had a bull target barrel and a special evolution moderator to fit the larger barrel (.917). Many have suggested this rifle remains the most accurate factory finished semi-automatic ever produced and is a credit to the Anglo-American alliance of AMT and Theoben.