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There aren't many rimfires out there quite like the Rough Rider Rancher. Heritage took their well-known single action revolver design, gave it a 16.125 inch barrel, and added a shoulder stock to create a revolving carbine that feels straight out of the Old West. This version dresses things up with a camo laminate stock, a case hardened receiver, and black oxide finish on the barrel and cylinder, so it stands apart from the standard walnut models without losing that classic look.
At its heart, this is still a six-shot single action revolver. You cock the hammer for every shot, load and eject through the loading gate, and enjoy the same simple, satisfying operation that made the Rough Rider pistols so popular. The longer sight radius from the 16 inch barrel makes it noticeably easier to shoot well than a handgun, and the fixed front sight paired with an adjustable buckhorn rear gives you a clean, traditional sight picture for plinking cans or thinning out garden pests. At around four pounds and 32 inches overall, it handles quick and won't wear you out on a walk around the property.
Heritage includes a thick adjustable leather sling that attaches with quick-release swivels, running from a stud in the stock to a full barrel band up front. That's a nice touch on a rimfire at this level, and it makes the Rancher genuinely practical for small game hunting or varmint duty where you want your hands free. The laminate stock features checkering along the wrist for a solid grip, and the manual hammer safety adds a layer of control that's easy to work with the thumb.
Feed it cheap 22 LR all afternoon and it just keeps running. Whether you're introducing a new shooter to the fundamentals, adding something different to the safe, or just want a carbine with genuine character, the Rancher delivers a lot of fun for the money.
It's both, in a sense. Mechanically it works exactly like a single action revolver with a six-round cylinder and loading gate, but the 16.125 inch barrel and fixed shoulder stock classify it as a rifle. You cock the hammer manually for each shot, just like a traditional single action.
Yes, this model ships with a thick adjustable leather sling included from the factory. It attaches with quick-release, screw-type swivels using a stud mount in the stock and a full barrel band up front, so it's ready to carry right out of the box.
It shines as a plinker and small game gun. The affordable 22 LR chambering keeps range days cheap, the long sight radius helps with accuracy, and the light four-pound build makes it easy to pack around the property for varmint control. It's also a great conversation piece since revolving carbines aren't something you see every day.
Loading works just like a classic single action revolver. Open the loading gate, rotate the cylinder to load each chamber one at a time, and use the ejector rod to push out spent cases. It's a slower pace than a magazine-fed rifle, but that simple, deliberate operation is a big part of the charm.
| UPC | 727962708590 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BR226CH16HS-LS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 32 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.8 |
| Package Width | 7.7 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Manual |
| Shipping Weight | 5.6 |
| Sights | Adjustable Buckhorn Sights |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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