Rossi RS22 Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle 22WMR 21" Barrel (1)-10Rd Mag Right Hand Black/Tan Synthetic Finish
The 22 Magnum Semi-Auto adds extended range and faster follow up shots to this popular line of rifles. Built on a rugged and ergonomic polymer stock platform, these rifles combine free-float barrels and exceptional trigger performance for target shooting and small-game hunting in the potent 22 WMR caliber.
Brand Rossi
Category Rimfire Rifles
Caliber 22 Mag
Model RS22
Action Semi-Auto
Barrel Length Range 21"
Sights None, Integral Dovetail
Capacity 10+1
Muzzle Crowned
Hand Right
Max Capacity 10
Oal 36.25"
Receiver Material Steel
Stock Material Synthetic
Weight 5.60 lbs
Barrel Length 21"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 22 Magnum is properly called the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire or 22 WMR. It uses a considerably longer 1.0551-inch than the .22 Long Rifle and propels a 40-grain jacketed bullet at considerably higher velocity, up to 1910 feet per second. Other choices include lighter bullets, down to 30 grains at 2250 fps; and heavier bullets up to 50 grains at 1530 fps. The 22 Magnum was introduced by Winchester in 1959. It has remained popular ever since, but although it is much faster and more powerful it has never approached the 22 Long Rifle in popularity. It is offered by all firms who load rimfire ammunition, with wide choices in both rifles and handguns. A historic problem is that it has been very difficult to make it function consistently in semiautomatics, but it offers capability for small and game varmints to at least 125 yards, thus filling a gap between the .22 Long Rifle and centerfire .22 Hornet. — Craig Boddington
