Rossi RS22 22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle 18″ Threaded Barrel Picatinny Rail

Description

There's a lot to like about a .22 rifle that shows up already set up the way most folks end up modifying one anyway. The Rossi RS22 in this configuration gives you an 18-inch free-floated barrel with 1/2×28 muzzle threads and a full-length Picatinny rail machined into the aluminum receiver. That means your suppressor or muzzle device spins right on, and your red dot or scope mounts up without hunting down adapter rails. Adjustable fiber optic sights come standard too, so you can start punching paper before you ever bolt on glass.

Why the RS22 Makes Sense as a Do-Everything Rimfire

The blowback semi-auto action cycles standard .22 LR and feeds from a 10-round detachable box magazine, giving you 10+1 on tap for fast follow-ups on the plinking range or a quick second shot on small game. The free-float barrel is a nice touch at this level, since nothing contacts the barrel to throw off your point of impact as you shoot. Rossi also gave this rifle an internal hammer firing system and a simple cross-bolt safety that sits right where your trigger finger expects it.

Built Light, Built to Get Used

At roughly 4.1 pounds, the RS22 is the kind of rifle you carry all day without thinking about it. The black textured synthetic Monte Carlo stock shrugs off rain, mud, and truck-bed abuse, and the raised comb helps line your eye up with a scope once you mount one. The matte black finish keeps things low-glare in the field.

A Rossi RS22 for New and Seasoned Hands

This is a great first rifle for someone learning the fundamentals, and just as solid a pick for anyone who wants a suppressor-ready trainer or a lightweight small-game gun that doesn't need a single upgrade to get going. Load up a brick of ammo, zero your optic, and this little Rossi will keep you busy all afternoon.