Description
Winchester built its name on lever guns, and the Ranger carries that heritage into a rimfire that's just plain fun to run. Chambered in .22 LR with a 15-round tubular magazine, it cycles with noticeably light operating forces, so kids and new folks can work the lever without fighting it, and experienced hands can rack through a full tube about as fast as they can aim. At 5 pounds 4 ounces with a 13-inch length of pull, it fits a wide range of frames, which makes it a natural pick for teaching the next generation or just knocking cans around on a Saturday.
What Sets the Ranger .22 LR Apart
The receiver is machined from a solid billet of aluminum and finished in durable black anodizing, which is where a lot of the weight savings and balanced between-the-hands feel comes from. The top is grooved for optic mounts, so adding a rimfire scope is quick work if iron sights aren't your thing. Speaking of which, the hooded front and adjustable rear sights are ready to go right out of the box. The 20.5-inch chromoly steel barrel is button rifled on the same equipment Winchester uses for its Wildcat and Xpert rimfires, and a recessed target-style crown protects the rifling at the muzzle.
Easy Takedown, Traditional Looks
One of the smartest features on this rifle is the single-screw takedown. Pull one action screw and the Ranger separates into two pieces, letting you clean the action and run a patch from the chamber end, the right way to care for a rimfire bore. It also makes the rifle easy to pack away or stash in a smaller case. The trigger is adjustable for overtravel if you like to fine-tune the feel.
On the outside, it keeps things traditional: a straight-grip Grade I walnut stock with a satin oil finish and a carbine-style forearm secured by a steel barrel band. Whether it's squirrels, rabbits, paper, or tin cans, the Ranger is the kind of .22 that ends up being the most-shot rifle in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Model: Ranger
- Manufacturer Part Number: 524200102
- UPC: 048702023958
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 15-round tubular magazine
- Barrel Length: 20.5 in, button-rifled chromoly steel
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Overall Length: 37.75 in
- Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz
- Receiver: Billet aluminum alloy, black anodized, grooved for optic mounts
- Barrel Finish: Matte Black
- Stock: Grade I walnut, straight grip, satin oil finish
- Length of Pull: 13 in
- Sights: Hooded front, adjustable rear
- Trigger: Adjustable for overtravel
What’s Included
- Winchester Ranger .22 LR lever action rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the Winchester Ranger .22 LR?
Yes. The top of the aluminum receiver is grooved to accept rimfire optic mounts, so a scope or red dot goes on easily with standard 3/8 inch dovetail rings. If you prefer irons, the hooded front and adjustable rear sights work well as they come.
Is the Ranger a good first rifle for kids or new shooters?
It's one of the better picks out there for that job. The action was designed with light operating forces, so smaller or newer users can cycle the lever smoothly, and .22 LR keeps recoil and noise to a minimum. The 13 inch length of pull and 5 pound 4 ounce weight also fit smaller frames nicely.
How do you clean the Winchester Ranger?
This is where the Ranger shines. Removing a single action screw separates the rifle into two halves, giving you access to the action and letting you clean the barrel from the chamber end. That protects the rifling and the recessed target crown, and it also makes the rifle easier to store or transport in a compact case.
Does the Winchester Ranger only shoot .22 LR?
Yes, this model is chambered specifically for .22 Long Rifle and holds 15 rounds in its tubular magazine. Unlike some older rimfire lever guns, it's not set up to cycle .22 Short or .22 Long, so stick with standard, high velocity, or match grade .22 LR loads.





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