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Top 7 Rimfire Cartridges of All Time

Here’s a look at the seven best rimfire cartridges ever made. Some are standouts because of performance, while others make the cut based on groundbreaking innovation and longevity.

Behind the Bullet: .22 LR

There’s a good reason that the .22 LR is often a hunter’s first rifle; it’s the perfect blend of low report, complete lack of recoil and affordability.

Hardware: Thompson/Center T/CR22

The new Thompson/Center T/CR22 is one very useful rifle. Its design should appeal to millennials and baby boomers alike, and several of its features build on the strengths that attract hunters to rimfires.

NRA Gun of the Week: Heritage Rough Rider Revolver

This economical six-shooter from Heritage Mfg. provides plinkers and small-game hunters with a modern, U.S.-made single-action that hearkens the time when cowboys and frontiersmen roamed the countryside.

#SundayGunday: Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory

Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller takes a closer look at the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Federal Premium Ammunition Introduces .22 LR Range & Field Bulk Packs

Federal Premium has announced the release of the new Federal 22 Long Rifle Range & Field loads bulk packs.

First Look: Savage Arms A22 .22 LR

Everybody needs a good .22. The Savage Arms A22 .22 LR could be yours.

Federal Premium Introduces Hunter Match 22 Long Rifle

Federal Premium has announced the arrival of its new Hunter Match 22 Long Rifle ammunition. The load is meant to be a high-performance rimfire that's designed to deliver long-range accuracy.

CCI Introduces Copper-22

CCI Ammunition has announced the release of its latest rimfire offering in the new Copper-22. Featuring a non-lead bullet suited for plinking, target shooting and small game hunting, Copper-22 is now on its way to dealers.

Hardware: Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory

Every hunter should have a .22 LR handgun. You can shoot small game for the pot, rid the camp of pests and pass the midday doldrums plinking at makeshift targets. The new Smith & Wesson Victory semi-automatic is one of the best guns we've encountered for all these things.

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