Rossi RS22 Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle 22Winchester Magnum Rimfire 21" Barrel (1)-10Rd Mag OD Green Synthetic Stock Matte Black Metal Finish
Brand Rossi
Category Rimfire Rifles
Caliber 22 Mag
Model RS22
Stock Finish OD Green
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 Finish Matte Black
Receiver Material Steel
Safety Crossbolt
Stock Description Fixed Monte Carlo
Stock Finish Group Green
Stock Material Synthetic
Weight 5.60 lbs
Barrel Finish Matte Black
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
