Description
There aren't many rimfire rifles built like this one. The Christensen Arms Ranger in .22 WMR takes the same materials and manufacturing approach the company uses on its high-end mountain rifles and scales it down to a rimfire that starts at just 5.1 pounds. The 18-inch carbon fiber tension barrel is hand lapped with a match chamber, and it's mated to a precision-machined aluminum receiver with a steel recoil lug insert. The result is a magnum rimfire that Christensen backs with a sub-MOA at 50 yards guarantee, which is not something you see every day in this category.
What Sets the Ranger 22 WMR Apart
The details here matter. The bolt runs dual ejectors and dual opposing locking lugs for consistent extraction and lockup, and the trigger is a genuine TriggerTech unit on the Remington 700 footprint, so it breaks clean out of the box and can be swapped down the road if you ever want something different. Up top, a 0 MOA Picatinny rail gives you a solid platform for whatever glass you want to run, and the muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 for a suppressor or other muzzle device. A .22 WMR through a can on a rifle this light is a genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon.
Built to Carry, Feeds Like a Ruger
The carbon fiber composite stock wears a black finish with gray webbing and comes fitted with sling studs and a recoil pad, so it's ready for a sling or a stud-mounted bipod without any extra hardware. Feeding comes from Ruger-pattern rotary magazines, with a 9-round mag included in the box, so spares are easy to find and proven reliable. Between the weight, the accuracy guarantee, and the .22 WMR chambering, this is a natural fit for squirrels and rabbits out past typical .22 LR distances, coyote calling where a light rifle earns its keep, or just stretching a rimfire farther than you thought it could go.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Christensen Arms
- Model: Ranger
- MPN: 801-12012-00
- UPC: 696528095910
- Caliber: .22 WMR (.22 Winchester Magnum)
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel: 18 in Carbon Fiber Tension, Hand Lapped Match Chamber
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Receiver: Machined Aluminum with Steel Recoil Lug Insert
- Trigger: TriggerTech, Remington 700 Compatible
- Stock: Carbon Fiber Composite, Black with Gray Webbing
- Optics Mount: 0 MOA Picatinny Rail
- Magazine: 9-Round Ruger-Pattern Rotary, 1 Included
- Safety: Two-Position
- Weight: Starting at 5.1 lbs
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA at 50 Yards
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Ranger 22 WMR rifle
- One 9-round rotary magazine
- Thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Christensen Arms Ranger 22 WMR take standard Ruger 10/22 magazines?
It uses Ruger-pattern rotary magazines, but since this one is chambered in .22 WMR, you'll want mags designed for the magnum rimfire cartridge rather than standard .22 LR 10/22 mags. It ships with one 9-round rotary magazine, and compatible spares are widely available and affordable.
Is the Ranger 22 WMR suppressor ready?
Yes. The 18-inch carbon fiber tension barrel comes threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard rimfire pitch, so most rimfire suppressors and muzzle devices will spin right on. A thread protector is included to keep the threads clean when you're running it bare.
How accurate is the Christensen Arms Ranger in 22 WMR?
Christensen Arms backs this rifle with a sub-MOA at 50 yards guarantee, which is a strong claim for a rimfire. The hand-lapped match chamber, free-floated tension barrel, and TriggerTech trigger all contribute to that. With quality ammo it has the goods for small game well past typical .22 LR range.
Can I upgrade the trigger on the Ranger 22?
You can, though most folks won't feel the need. The factory TriggerTech unit sits on the Remington 700 footprint, so the huge aftermarket of Rem 700 pattern triggers is open to you if you ever want a different pull weight or feel.




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