$253.99
10 in stock
Online inventory may differ from in-store availability.
Quick turnaround so you get your gear sooner.
Trusted checkout with industry-standard protection.
Keeping Traditions Alive Since 1953
Secure Transactions provided with 
There is nothing else on the rack quite like the Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Carbine. It starts life as the same single-action .22 revolver Heritage has built its name on, then gets stretched out with a 16.125 inch steel barrel and fitted with a classic straight-profile walnut buttstock. The result is a six-shot revolving carbine that channels the old Buntline-inspired guns of the West, and it runs exactly like a single-action wheelgun. Thumb the hammer, press the trigger, repeat. Loading and unloading happen the traditional way too, through the loading gate with the ejector rod handling spent cases.
The manual of arms here is about as simple as it gets, which makes this a great trainer for newer folks and a relaxing plinker for anyone who grew up on Westerns. The aluminum alloy frame keeps weight right around four pounds, and at 32 inches overall it stows easily behind a truck seat or in a compact case. The barrel and fluted cylinder are steel with a black oxide finish, and the checkered walnut stock with its polymer butt plate gives it that honest ranch-gun character. A hooked spur under the trigger guard gives your support hand a natural home, keeping both hands safely behind the cylinder where they belong on a revolving rifle.
The 1:16 twist barrel with eight grooves stabilizes standard .22 LR loads well, and cheap rimfire ammo means you can burn through an afternoon without wincing. Heritage's triggers on this platform tend to break clean and light, one of the reasons the Rough Rider line has become such a favorite. There is also a manual hammer-block safety on the left side of the frame for an extra layer of insurance, and the frame accepts Heritage's six-round .22 WMR conversion cylinder, sold separately, if you ever want more punch for pests and small game. Whether it becomes your go-to plinker, a farm companion, or just the most interesting gun in your safe, the Rancher delivers a shooting experience you will not find anywhere else at this level.
Yes. The Rancher Carbine frame accepts Heritage's six-round .22 WMR conversion cylinder, which is sold separately. Swapping cylinders takes just a moment and gives you a noticeable step up in power for pests and small game, while keeping .22 LR as your cheap plinking option.
It works just like a traditional single-action revolver. You load rounds one at a time through the loading gate on the right side, and spent cases are pushed out with the ejector rod. It is a slower pace than a magazine-fed rimfire, but that deliberate rhythm is a big part of the charm.
Keep both hands behind the front of the cylinder at all times. Because this is a revolving rifle, hot gases escape sideways at the cylinder gap, so you never want a hand out on the barrel like a conventional rifle. The hooked spur below the trigger guard is there specifically to give your support hand a comfortable, safe position.
It makes a fine trainer for the basics. The single-action operation forces a deliberate pace, the .22 LR chambering has almost no recoil, and the manual hammer-block safety adds an extra layer of security. At around four pounds and 32 inches overall, it is also easy for smaller-framed folks to handle and shoulder.
| UPC | 727962703717 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BR226B16 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.125" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 32 |
| Package Height | 1.8 |
| Package Width | 7.5 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Hammer/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 5.2 |
| Sights | Fixed Front Sight |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.