New Rimfire Rifles for 2024

Small calibers, big fun.

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posted on May 3, 2024
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New Rimfire Rifles for 2024

Rimfire calibers like .22LR and .22WMR offer you a chance to enjoy the shooting sports without spending a lot of your hard-earned cash. Here’s the latest guns chambered in those kinds of calibers. 


Hammerli | Force-B1 Rifle

Hammerli | Force-B1 Rifle
Featuring a straight-pull action; lightweight, adjustable, synthetic stock; toolless, quick-change barrel (to .22 Mag.); and 10-round magazine, the Hammerli Force-B1 is suitable for a variety of tasks, from plinking to training to home defense to taking small game for the pot. The stock is adjustable for comb height and length-of-pull.

▶Optic rail
▶Adjustable stock
▶Straight-pull action
▶Toolless, quick-change barrel

Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.1 inches
Overall Length: 35.5 to 37.4 inches
Weight: 5 pounds, 12 ounces
MSRP: $649
(479) 242-8500, ext. 7 hammerliarms.com


Rock River Arms .17 hmr

Rock River Arms | .17 HMR
Whether for rimfire precision, plinking fun or varmint eradication, this new .17 HMR AR-platform rifle is designed to provide flawless performance in any pursuit.

▶Magpul MOE furniture
▶Ultra Match two-stage trigger
▶Billet upper receiver
▶15-inch M-Lok handguard

Specifications
Caliber: .17 HMR
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 33.5 to 36.5 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces
MSRP: $1,300
(866) 980-7625 rockriverarms.com


Savage | A22 Takedown FDE

Savage | A22 Takedown FDE
Possessing simple takedown for easy stowage, this rimfire rifle will quickly become your go-to backpack rifle whether camping, hiking, boating, hitting the range or engaging in any outdoor activity. In addition, it is now available in an FDE finish.

▶Integral optics rail
▶Low-profile iron sights
▶Spare-magazine compartment in cheek riser
▶User-adjustable AccuTrigger

Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 37 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 2 ounces
MSRP: $479
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com


Winchester | Ranger

Winchester | Ranger
If you’re looking for a fun plinker, look no further. This lever-action rimfire is handsome and durable, and sports everything you need to teach new shooters—or just enjoy a good time at the range.

▶Satin-finish walnut stock
▶Adjustable rear sight
▶Grooved receiver for optic mounts
▶Button-rifled barrel

Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 20.5 inches
Overall Length: 37.8 inches
Weight: 5 pounds, 4 ounces
MSRP: $420

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