COMPLETE BOOK OF RIMFIRES Buyer’s Guide to Classic Rimfire Rifles

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BROWNING BL-22 GRADE II
Caliber: .22 LR/.22 Long/.22 Short Barrel: 20 inches Weight: 5 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Adjustable Action: Lever Finish: Blued Capacity: 15+1 (.22 LR) MSRP: $700

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CHIAPPA DOUBLE BADGER
Caliber: .22 LR/.410, .22 WMR/.410 Barrel: 19 inches Weight: 5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Fiber optic Action: Break Finish: Matte black Capacity: 2 MSRP: $359

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MARLIN 60SB
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 19 inches Weight: 5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Front ramp, adjustable rear Action: Semi-auto Finish: Stainless Capacity: 14+1 MSRP: $252

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MARLIN GOLDEN 39A
Caliber: 22 LR/.22 Long/.22 Short Barrel: 24 inches Weight: 6.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Front bead, adjustable rear Action: Lever Finish: Blued Capacity: 19+1 (.22 LR) MSRP: $709

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MOSSBERG 464
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 18 inches Weight: 5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Wood Sights: Rifle/dovetail Action: Lever Finish: Blued Capacity: 13+1 MSRP: $497

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MOSSBERG INTERNATIONAL 802 PLINKSTER
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 18-22 inches Weight: 4-5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Wood or synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear/4X scope Action: Bolt Finish: Blued Capacity: 11+1 MSRP: $187-$272

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MOSSBERG INTERNATIONAL 817
Caliber: .17 HMR Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 4.5-5.25 pounds (empty) Stock: Wood or synthetic Sights: Weaver-style bases Action: Bolt Finish: Blued or brushed chrome Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $219-$305

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REMINGTON 547 CLASSIC
Caliber: .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 WMR Barrel: 22 inches Weight: 6.25 pounds (empty) Stock: Wood Sights: None Action: Bolt Finish: Blued Capacity: 5+1 (.17 HMR), 6+1 (.22 LR) MSRP: $950

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REMINGTON 552 BDL SPEEDMASTER
Caliber: .22 LR/.22 Long/.22 Short Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 5.75 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Adjustable Action: Semi-auto Finish: Blued Capacity: 15+1 (.22 LR) MSRP: $650

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REMINGTON 572 BDL FIELDMASTER
Caliber: .22 LR/.22 Long/.22 Short Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 5.75 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Adjustable Action: Pump Finish: Blued Capacity: 15+1 (.22 LR) MSRP: $665

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REMINGTON 597 FLX CAMO
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 20 inches Weight: 5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Laminated wood Sights: Fiber optic Action: Semi-auto Finish: Matte Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $280

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RUGER 10/22 SPORTER
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 18.5 inches Weight: 5.75 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Bead front, adj. rear Action: Semi-auto Finish: Satin black Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $289

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RUGER 10/22 TARGET
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 20 inches Weight: 7.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Laminate Sights: None Action: Semi-auto Finish: Satin black or clear satin Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $550-$589

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SAVAGE 64 F
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 20.5 inches Weight: 5 pounds (empty) Stock: Synthetic Sights: Open Action: Semi-auto Finish: Blued Capacity: 10 MSRP: $175

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SAVAGE 64 G
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 20.5 inches Weight: 5 pounds (empty) Stock: Wood Sights: Open Action: Semi-auto Finish: Blued Capacity: 10 MSRP: $228

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SAVAGE 93 F
Caliber: .22 WMR Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 5 pounds (empty) Stock: Synthetic Sights: None Action: Bolt Finish: Blued Capacity: 5 MSRP: $259

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SAVAGE 93 G
Caliber: .22 WMR Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 5.75 pounds (empty) Stock: Synthetic Sights: Open Action: Bolt Finish: Blued Capacity: 5 MSRP: $280

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SAVAGE MARK II F
Caliber: .17 HM2, .22 LR Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Synthetic Sights: Open/none Action: Bolt Finish: Blued Capacity: 10 MSRP: $228-$308

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SAVAGE MARK II G
Caliber: .22 LR Barrel: 21 inches Weight: 5.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Wood Sights: Open Action: Bolt Finish: Blued Capacity: 10 MSRP: $242

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UBERTI ROLLING BLOCK CARBINE
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR Barrel: 22 inches Weight: 4.5 pounds (empty) Stock: Walnut Sights: Open Action: Rolling block Finish: Blued, casehardened Capacity: 1 MSRP: $709

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UBERTI SILVERBOY
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 WMR Barrel: 22 inches Weight: 5.8 pounds (empty) Stock: Hardwood Sights: Open Action: Lever Finish: Chrome plated, blued Capacity: 14+1 (.22 LR), 10+1 (.22 WMR) MSRP: $559-$599

We opened Dad’s old gun safe for inspiration here, and talked to our shooting friends about the guns they grew up with. Of the countless models and varieties of historic, popular, elegant or otherwise classic rimfire rifles, it was a tough job narrowing the field down to those included here, which represent some of our favorites. Part of our selection criteria was looking at those classic rimfires that are still in production today so that when you find one in the above gallery that suits your interests, you’ll have a shot at buying it. That little requirement discounted plenty of amazing, classic rimfire rifles—as did our space limitations—so forgive us if your personal favorite is missing. So what makes a classic? More than just nostalgia. More than just engineering that has changed very little over time. Perhaps it’s a combination of both, and a little something more, called “character.”

For More Information

Browning
http://www.browning.com

Chiappa Firearms
http://www.chiappafirearms.com

Marlin Firearms
http://www.marlinfirearms.com

Mossberg
http://www.mossberg.com

Remington
http://www.remington.com

Ruger
http://www.ruger.com

Savage Arms
http://www.savagearms.com

Uberti
http://www.uberti.com

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