Description
Plenty of companies build .22 LR ARs. Getting a semi-auto to run .22 WMR reliably is a different animal, and Tippmann Arms is one of the few that pulled it off. The M4-22 Elite Hunter takes their proven blowback rimfire platform and stretches it out with an 18-inch Parkerized 4150 steel barrel and a 15-inch free float aluminum M-LOK handguard, giving the .22 Magnum cartridge room to build velocity for cleaner hits on prairie dogs, rabbits, and other small game out past where a .22 LR starts running out of steam.
Real M4 Feel, Rimfire Cost Per Trigger Pull
The upper and lower receivers are both aluminum, so this handles like a genuine AR instead of a plastic lookalike. Controls sit where your thumb expects them, the two-position safety works like it should, and the adjustable CAR15 stock and Gen2 grip fit shooters of different sizes. Because the platform is largely mil-spec compatible, most AR-15 stocks, grips, and sights swap right over, which makes it a great training companion for your centerfire rifle or a fun project gun in its own right. A nickel plated bolt keeps the action cycling smoothly through long range sessions.
Set Up the M4-22 Elite Hunter Your Way
A full length Picatinny top rail runs across the flat top receiver and handguard, so mounting a scope or red dot is simple, and the included flip-up front and rear sights fold down out of the way when you do. The M-LOK slots along the handguard take bipods, lights, and sling mounts, and the muzzle comes threaded from the factory for whatever device you prefer. The 15-round magazine feeds the tapered .22 WMR case dependably, which owners consistently call out as the thing that sets this rifle apart from other rimfire magnums.
Made in the USA by the Tippmann family in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this is the rifle for anyone who wants AR ergonomics with more punch than a .22 LR and way less cost than centerfire.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: A101364
- UPC: 850050173939
- Caliber: .22 WMR
- Action: Semi-Auto (Blowback)
- Capacity: 15+1
- Barrel Length: 18"
- Barrel Material: 4150 Solid Steel, Parkerized, Threaded 1/2×28
- Handguard: 15" Free Float Aluminum M-LOK
- Receiver: Aluminum Upper and Lower, Matte Black
- Bolt: Nickel Plated
- Stock: Adjustable CAR15 Polymer
- Grip: Tippmann Gen2 Polymer
- Sights: Flip-Up Front and Rear
- Safety: Two-Position
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
What’s Included
- Tippmann Arms M4-22 Elite Hunter rifle
- One 15-round .22 WMR magazine
- Flip-up front and rear sights (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tippmann M4-22 Elite reliable with .22 WMR ammo?
Yes, and that's the big story with this rifle. The .22 WMR case has a slight taper that makes it tough to feed from a box magazine in a semi-auto, and Tippmann engineered the platform specifically around it. Owner feedback consistently reports smooth cycling across multiple ammo brands, though like any rimfire, it pays to test a few loads to find what your rifle likes best.
Can I use standard AR-15 parts and accessories on the M4-22 Elite?
For the most part, yes. The M4-22 is largely mil-spec compatible, so most AR-15 stocks, pistol grips, and sights will swap on without drama. The Picatinny top rail accepts standard optics and mounts, and the M-LOK handguard takes common accessories like lights, bipods, and sling attachments.
What's the advantage of the 18-inch barrel on this Hunter model?
The extra barrel length squeezes more velocity out of the .22 WMR cartridge, which flattens the trajectory and carries more energy downrange. That makes this version a natural pick for varmint control and small game hunting where shots stretch past typical .22 LR distances. The longer 15-inch handguard that comes with it also gives you more room for a bipod or forward grip.
Does the Tippmann M4-22 Elite have a threaded barrel?
It does. The 18-inch Parkerized barrel is threaded in the standard 1/2×28 pattern, so it accepts most common rimfire muzzle devices. That gives you plenty of flexibility to set the muzzle up however you like.





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