Description
The Ruger 10/22 is one of the best plinking and small-game rifles ever made, but the factory sights can be tough to pick up in low light or against a busy background. This Hi-Viz LiteWave combo fixes that with a bright fiber optic front and rear that grab available light and glow, so your eye finds the target faster whether you're at the range or out in the field. The front sight uses the LiteWave exoskeleton design, which shields the fiber while still letting it soak up light from multiple angles, and it wears a 0.080 bead-style dot that's clean and easy to center.
What Sets the LiteWave 10/22 Combo Apart
The headline feature here is that both sights take interchangeable LitePipes. That's a rarity, since most fiber optic sets only let you swap the front. You get green, red, and white options in the box, so you can run a green front over a red rear, match them up, or pick whatever your eyes lock onto quickest. The green and red pipes are translucent and light up when the sun hits them, while the white is opaque and reads bright and crisp even in flatter light. A LitePipe changing key is included, and it doubles as storage for the spare pipes so they don't wander off.
Built to Take a Beating
Everything here is all-steel and made in the USA, so it holds up to real use instead of feeling like a flimsy add-on. The rear sight was designed around Ruger's original layout, which means it folds down and adjusts for elevation just like the factory unit. That fold-flat feature is handy if you're running a scope or optic and want the irons out of the way but still available as a backup.
Fit and Installation Notes
This set is a direct replacement for the factory sights on standard 18.5-inch barrel 10/22 rifles, along with Carbine and Takedown models. It slides into the existing dovetails with no modifications to the rifle. A brass punch and a rubber mallet, ideally with the rifle held in a vise, will get the old sights out and the new ones seated. If you're not comfortable tapping in dovetail sights yourself, any gunsmith can knock this out in a few minutes.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hi-Viz
- Model: LiteWave
- Manufacturer Part Number: RG1022
- UPC: 613485589238
- Style: Fiber Optic
- Product Type: Front & Rear Sight Combo
- Fits: Ruger 10/22 (Standard 18.5" barrel, Carbine, Takedown)
- LitePipe Colors: Green, Red, White
- Front Dot Size: 0.080 in
- Rear Sight: Foldable, elevation adjustable
- Elevation Adjustment: Adjustment lock screws
- Construction: All-steel
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Overall Length: 6.65 in
What’s Included
- LiteWave front sight
- Foldable, elevation-adjustable rear sight
- Interchangeable LitePipes in green, red, and white
- LitePipe changing key with built-in storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Hi-Viz LiteWave combo fit my Ruger 10/22?
It's built to directly replace the factory sights on standard Ruger 10/22 rifles with the 18.5-inch barrel, and it also works with Carbine and Takedown models. The sights use the existing dovetail cuts, so no modifications to the rifle are needed. If you've got a heavy or aftermarket barrel, double-check that it still carries the standard front and rear dovetails.
Can I really change the color on both the front and rear sight?
Yes, and that's one of the standout features of the LiteWave set. Both the front and rear take interchangeable LitePipes, which is uncommon since most fiber sets only let you swap the front. You get green, red, and white pipes so you can mix and match to whatever your eyes pick up fastest.
How do I install the LiteWave sights on my 10/22?
It's a slide-out, slide-in dovetail job. Most folks hold the rifle in a vise, tap the old sights out with a brass punch and a rubber mallet, then seat the new ones the same way. It's straightforward, but if you'd rather not tap on your rifle, any gunsmith can handle the swap quickly.
What's the difference between the green, red, and white LitePipes?
The green and red pipes are translucent and glow when light hits them, giving you that classic lit-up fiber optic dot. The white pipe is opaque, so it doesn't glow but reads bright and sharp, especially in flatter or overcast light. It comes down to which color your eye locks onto quickest in your usual conditions.





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