Description
There is a lot to like about a 22 rifle you can hand to just about anyone. The Rossi RB22 Compact is built around that idea, pairing a bolt action chambered in .22 LR with a shortened length of pull and a weight of roughly 3.25 pounds. That makes it a natural first rifle for a young shooter learning the fundamentals, and the manual bolt cycle means every shot is deliberate. Nothing teaches trigger discipline and follow-through quite like running a bolt gun, and this one keeps the whole experience simple and unintimidating.
What the RB22 Compact Brings to the Bench
The 16.5 inch barrel is button rifled and free floated, which is a nice touch at this end of the market and helps the rifle punch above its weight on paper. The muzzle comes threaded from the factory with a protector installed, so adding a suppressor or muzzle device is a five-minute job. Up top you get fiber optic front and rear sights with adjustment built in, and the light-gathering pipes make target acquisition quick even in flat morning light. When you are ready to stretch things out, the receiver includes a 3/8 inch dovetail for mounting a rimfire scope.
An OD Green Rimfire That Earns Its Keep
The synthetic Monte Carlo stock wears an OD green finish that looks sharp against the matte black barrel and receiver, and it shrugs off the dings and weather that would make you wince with a wood stock. Feeding comes from a 10-round detachable box magazine for a 10+1 capacity, and a manual thumb safety keeps operation straightforward for new hands. Whether it rides behind the truck seat for pest duty, comes along on a squirrel hunt, or spends Saturday mornings knocking over cans with the kids, the RB22 Compact covers a lot of ground for a small, affordable rimfire. Feed it your favorite bulk .22 LR and it will keep you busy all afternoon.
Key Specifications
- Model: RB22 Compact
- MPN: RB22L1611OD
- UPC: 754908321001
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 16.5", button-rifled, free-floating, threaded muzzle
- Capacity: 10+1
- Magazine: 1 x 10-round detachable box magazine
- Sights: Adjustable fiber optic front and rear
- Optics Mounting: 3/8" dovetail receiver
- Stock: OD Green synthetic Monte Carlo
- Metal Finish: Matte black
- Safety: Manual thumb safety
- Length of Pull: 10.5"
- Weight: 3.25 lbs
- Youth Rifle: Yes
What’s Included
- Rossi RB22 Compact bolt-action rifle
- One 10-round detachable box magazine
- Thread protector (installed on muzzle)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rossi RB22 Compact a good first rifle for a kid or new shooter?
It is one of the better picks in its price range for exactly that. The shortened length of pull and roughly 3.25 pound weight fit smaller frames, and the bolt action requires cycling between shots, which keeps the pace slow and controlled while fundamentals get built. Mild .22 LR recoil and report help too.
Can I mount a scope on the RB22 Compact?
Yes. The receiver has a 3/8 inch dovetail cut, so standard rimfire dovetail rings will mount most compact scopes or red dots directly. A basic 2-7x or 3-9x rimfire scope is a popular pairing on this rifle, and the fiber optic irons are still there if you ever pull the optic off.
Is the barrel on this Rossi RB22 threaded for a suppressor?
It is. The 16.5 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory and ships with a thread protector in place. Its light weight and quiet bolt action make it a popular budget host for a rimfire can.
What magazine does the RB22 Compact use and can I get spares?
It feeds from a 10-round detachable box magazine, and one comes in the box. Spare factory Rossi 10-round magazines are widely available, and Rossi's RS22 magazines will also run in this rifle, with the added feature of holding the bolt back after the last round.




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