Of all the calibers for which rifles are chambered, the 22 rimfire is America’s favorite.
For ventilating paper targets, popping tin cans, or hunting squirrels for a traditional Brunswick stew, the "double deuce" is the #1 caliber of choice. We pride ourselves in making 22s that can provide generations of shooting enjoyment. Our Sportster rimfire rifle, in both 22 Long Rifle and 22 Win. Mag., features a precision-crowned 20"
barrel. This single shot break-open rifle is finished in non-glare matte blue and features a weatherproof black matte high-density polymer stock and fore-end with swivel studs. It also features an adjustable open rear sight, and ramp front sight.
SS1-Y22 .22 Long Rifle Youth, 20" Blue Barrel
Action: Break open, side lever release, automatic ejection.
Stock: High density polymer, black matte finish, sling swivel stud, recoil pad, Youth stock.
Forend: High density polymer, black matte finish, sling swivel stud.
Sight: Adjustable iron sights
Overall Length: 33 "
Length of Pull: 12 "
Drop at Comb: 1 1/8 "
Drop at Heel: 1 1/8 "
Weight: 5 1/3 Lbs.
Ammo: 22 Short, Long, Long Rifle
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types.
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Craig Boddington
