Rossi Rio Bravo 22LR Lever Action Rimfire Rifle With Black Synthetic Stock

About this product

The Rossi Rio Bravo brings the classic lever-action rifle silhouette to a budget-friendly .22 LR platform, built with a black synthetic stock and forearm instead of traditional wood. It's designed as an entry point into lever guns for plinking, small-game hunting, and rimfire training.

What kind of rifle is the Rio Bravo based on?

Rossi built the Rio Bravo drawing on the design language of its popular R92 lever-action line — the same classic tube-fed lever gun profile scaled down and simplified for rimfire ammunition. That heritage shows up in the polished black metal finish on the receiver and barrel, giving it a traditional look despite the modern synthetic furniture.

What's the capacity and barrel length?

This model, RL22181SY, holds 15+1 rounds of .22 LR in a tubular magazine under an 18-inch round barrel, with an overall length around 36 inches and a weight of roughly 82.7 ounces (about 5.2 pounds). That capacity is a genuine advantage for a rimfire rifle — plenty of rounds for a plinking session or pest-control outing before you need to reload the tube.

What does the black synthetic stock change compared to a wood-stocked lever gun?

The black polymer stock and forearm are lighter and more weather-resistant than traditional walnut, so the rifle holds up better to humidity, rain, or rough handling around a farm or in the field. Rossi added an ergonomic stock design with a rear sling mount and forearm accessory slots, so mounting a sling or a small light is straightforward without gunsmithing.

Who is the Rio Bravo built for?

This rifle is squarely aimed at small-game hunters, pest control on a property, new or younger shooters learning the lever-action manual of arms, and anyone who wants an affordable, low-recoil rifle for casual range time. Its fiber-optic sights and cross-bolt safety make it approachable for less experienced shooters without sacrificing the classic lever-gun feel experienced shooters already know.

What should you know about ordering a rifle like this?

As a firearm, the Rio Bravo ships to a licensed FFL dealer for an in-person transfer and background check rather than to a home address. Rifles generally face fewer state-specific roster restrictions than handguns, but California buyers should still confirm any current state-specific requirements (such as magazine capacity or feature rules, where applicable to tube-fed rimfire rifles) with their receiving FFL before ordering. Checkout runs through secure checkout, and this listing makes no claims about stock levels or shipping timelines.

Does California treat rifle purchases differently from handguns?

Yes, in a few practical ways. Long guns like the Rio Bravo don't require a Handgun Safety Certificate, but California buyers still go through the standard 10-day waiting period and still need a DOJ-approved firearm safety device or safe with the sale. If this is your first rifle purchase in the state, your FFL can walk you through the current paperwork, which is generally more straightforward than a handgun transfer even with the same waiting period attached.

Can you mount a scope or red dot on the Rio Bravo?

The rifle ships with fiber-optic iron sights rather than a factory-drilled optics rail, so mounting a scope or red dot typically means adding an aftermarket receiver-mount base sized for this specific lever gun. Many Rio Bravo owners are happy running the factory sights as-is for the ranges this rifle is realistically used at, but it's worth knowing the optic isn't a simple slide-on addition out of the box.