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There is something to be said for a .22 rifle that just does its job without any fuss, and the Rossi RS22 fits that bill nicely. This version wears an OD Green polymer Monte Carlo stock over a matte black barreled action, and the whole package weighs in around 4.8 pounds with a 36.2 inch overall length. That trim size is a big part of the appeal. It shoulders quickly for adults, fits smaller framed and younger shooters comfortably, and carries all day on a squirrel hunt without wearing you out.
The blowback semi-auto action feeds from a 10 round detachable box magazine for 10+1 total, and the 18 inch barrel is free-floated from the stock, which is a nice touch you do not always see on budget rimfires. The alloy steel barrel runs a 1:16 twist with 8 grooves, plenty to stabilize standard and high velocity .22 LR loads. Up top you get a fiber optic front sight paired with a fully adjustable fiber optic rear, and those bright dots gather light well enough to keep you on target in dim woods or fading evening light at the range. A cross-bolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it.
Want glass instead of irons? The receiver includes a 3/8 inch dovetail, so most standard rimfire scope rings and red dot mounts drop right on. A compact 3-9x rimfire scope turns this into a legitimate small game and pest control setup without adding much weight.
Between the light recoil of .22 LR, the manageable size, and the straightforward controls, the RS22 is a natural pick for teaching new shooters the fundamentals. It is equally at home knocking over cans, thinning out garden raiders, or riding along as a knockaround rifle you will not baby. Cheap to feed, easy to handle, and simple to maintain, it covers the rimfire basics and looks good doing it in OD Green.
Yes. The receiver has a 3/8 inch dovetail machined in, which is the common rimfire standard. Most rimfire scope rings and red dot mounts built for a 3/8 inch or 11mm dovetail will fit, so adding a compact scope for small game work is quick and inexpensive.
It is one of the better picks in its class for that role. At around 4.8 pounds and just over 36 inches long, it is easy for smaller framed shooters to handle, and .22 LR has almost no recoil or muzzle blast. The bright fiber optic sights and simple cross-bolt safety keep the learning curve short.
Like most blowback .22 semi-autos, it cycles most reliably with standard and high velocity ammunition, typically 36 to 40 grain loads. Subsonic and low velocity target ammo may not always generate enough energy to cycle the action consistently. A quick cleaning out of the box and a couple hundred rounds of break-in help any rimfire semi-auto settle in.
Yes, the 18 inch barrel is free-floated from the polymer stock, which is a feature usually found on pricier rifles. Keeping stock contact off the barrel helps consistency shot to shot, and it is part of why this little rimfire punches above its weight on paper targets.
| UPC | 754908212002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RS22L1811OD |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Length | 41.5 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 10 rd. Detachable Box Mag |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 5.665 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front & Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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