69 Best 22 Caliber Rifles

With the cheapest and most abundant off-the-shelf ammo on the planet, light recoil, light weight, relatively low cost, and relatively quiet report, .22 caliber rifles are the most common rifles sold in the United States. Used everywhere from backyard plinking to small game hunting to games in the Olympics, .22â€™s are popular for their ease of use, versatility, and low operating costs.

Developed in the mid-1880â€™s, .22LR was quickly adopted by recreational shooters and small game hunters. Due to its low recoil and report, even some militaries would adopt .22LR rifles as training aids to teach unskilled shooters weapon handling fundamentals. Today, .22LR is the most common caliber sold by number of units, and is the go-to cartridge for pest control, small game hunting, and punching holes in soda cans in the back yard.

Every major gun company makes, or has made, a firearm chambered in .22LR, and weâ€™ve gathered the 100 most commonly searched rifles to find out which one is the best. Cast your votes on each gun for whether or not you would buy the gun yourself or whether youâ€™d recommend one to a friend.

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GSG AK47 22 Tribute

This will not have adjustable sights. Action: Semi-Automatic - Caliber: 22 Long Rifle - Barrel Length: 16 - Capacity: 24+1 - Trigger: Standard - Safety: Lever - Stock: Wood - Metal Finish: Black read more

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Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett

Keystone Sporting Arms, LLC is the number 10 long gun manufacturer in the U.S. according to a 2010 industry report. Our primary focus is on the beginning/youth shooter. Our single shot .22 rifles sold... read more

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From $1392.29

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Weatherby Mark XXII

Weatherby Mark XXII 22lr with matching 4x50 scope. The rifle does have several scratches on the bottom of the stock. The left side of the stock has a few dings but nothing breaks the finish. read more

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From $340.00

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Remington 597

The Remington Model 597 is an American semi-automatic rifle that was manufactured by Remington Arms at the company's Mayfield, Kentucky and Huntsville, Alabama plant. The .22 Long Rifle version has a... read more

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Best Beginner Rifles

From $119.60

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Thompson Hot Shot

Get kids started right with the HotShot .22 caliber from Thompson/ Center. With stylized looks of their famous Pro Hunter, HotShot has all the features young shooters need and the cool looks of dad's... read more

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From $110.49

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Umarex H&K MP5

The compact submachinegun redefined the way we think about personal defense weapons. Now thereâ€™s an exacting replica of the original that provides shooters with a great training tool that is also a... read more

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From $319.69

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Mossberg 715T

The look and feel of an AR in a lightweight, fun-to-shoot 22LR rimfire. All 715T rifles feature a vented quad-rail forend for use with a multitude of available accessories like lights, sights, lasers... read more

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From $365.49

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Uberti Silverboy Lever-Action

UBERTI SILVERBOY LEVER-ACTION .22LR The Silverboy is the ultimate small-bore lever-action rifle chambered in .22 LR. This is an all-original lever-action firearm, based on the classic styling of the O... read more

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89%

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From $161.49

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Legacy Sports Intl. Rimfire

Not your typical introductory .22 Long Rifle, take a look at the more mature Escort Rimfire Rifle for those that take their small bore rimfire seriously. The Escort Rimfire Rifle combines all the feat... read more

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87%

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From $108.48

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Marlin 925

Manufacturer: Marlin 70760 Item: 41314 UPC: 026495042172 This clip-loading 22 rifle represents one of the best buys around in a bolt action repeater. It features an all-business hardwood stock with sw... read more

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60%

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Best 22 Rifles for Home Defense

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