The Magpul X-22 Backpacker Forend in Olive Drab Green is a lightweight, minimalist handguard designed for shooters who've invested in a Ruger 10/22 Takedown with the X-22 Backpacker Stock. If you run a takedown rifle—whether you're hiking into a hunt, packing for backcountry camp, or just prefer a rifle that breaks down to fit a pack—this forend completes the modular setup. It pairs with additional barrels to keep your rifle compact and field-ready without adding unnecessary bulk.
Built from reinforced advanced polymer, the X-22 Backpacker Forend is tough enough for rough use without weight penalty. The ergonomic handguard gives you a solid purchase when shouldering or moving through brush, and the unique locking interface secures the barrel assembly to the stock body during transport—keeping everything locked together when it matters and easy to manage when you're breaking the rifle down. Magpul engineered this for real-world durability, and it's made in the U.S.A.
Compatibility is straightforward: drop-in fit on any Ruger 10/22 Takedown running the X-22 Backpacker Stock. It works with factory barrels and quality aftermarket options up to 0.92" outer diameter, so you're not locked into a single barrel choice. If you're expanding your Backpacker setup with an extra barrel—say, swapping between a hunting and plinking configuration—this forend is the piece that ties it together.
| Manufacturer | Magpul |
| Color | Olive Drab Green |
| Rifle Compatibility | Ruger 10/22 Takedown with X-22 Backpacker Stock (MAG808) |
| Barrel Compatibility | Factory and aftermarket barrels up to 0.92" OD |
| Material | Advanced reinforced polymer |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Yes, if your rifle is equipped with the Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock (MAG808). The forend is designed as a drop-in fit for that stock configuration. If you're running a standard 10/22 Takedown without the Backpacker Stock, this forend won't be compatible.
Absolutely. The forend works with both factory Ruger barrels and quality aftermarket barrels, as long as they don't exceed 0.92" outer diameter. This gives you flexibility to swap barrels for different hunting or shooting purposes while keeping the same forend.
The locking interface is built to securely attach the barrel assembly to the stock body when you're transporting or storing your takedown rifle. It keeps the two halves locked together during pack-in or travel, eliminating rattling and keeping the rifle stable as a compact unit.
We don't have the exact weight specification, but Magpul designed the X-22 Backpacker system around minimalist weight. The advanced polymer construction keeps bulk and heft to a minimum—the whole point for a packable takedown setup.
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