Rossi RS22 Rifles Semi Auto 3

About this product

Like our other RS22 listing, this is Rossi's semi-automatic .22 LR rimfire rifle — same core rifle, and priced the same at $164.99 here. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer for pickup, not to a home address, like every firearm we sell.

What makes the RS22 accurate for a budget rimfire?

A lot of entry-level .22 rifles skimp on barrel quality, but the RS22's 18-inch barrel is free-floated inside the stock and rifled with a 1:16 twist across six grooves — details that matter more for group size than most buyers expect at this price. Combined with adjustable fiber-optic sights front and rear, it is genuinely capable of tight groups at typical rimfire distances without any upgrades.

Why buy a second RS22?

Because it is priced low enough to make sense as a range-day loaner, a backup for a household with more than one shooter, or a dedicated small-game gun kept separate from a primary rimfire rifle used for training. Feeding from a 10-round detachable box magazine with an ambidextrous release, it is easy to hand off between shooters without fumbling controls, which is part of why it shows up so often in searches for auto 22 and rossi semi auto 22 rifles for households that want more than one on hand.

Does California treat rimfire rifles differently from centerfire ARs?

Generally, yes — California's assault weapons statute is built around centerfire semi-autos with specific features, and a rimfire semi-auto like the RS22 typically does not trigger those same restrictions. That said, "typically" is not the same as guaranteed, and every transfer still requires a background check and current compliance review, so confirm with your FFL before finalizing your order rather than relying on general assumptions.

What is the real-world cost of owning two rimfire rifles?

Because .22 LR ammunition remains one of the cheapest centerfire-adjacent rounds to shoot, owning a second RS22 does not meaningfully raise your ongoing shooting costs the way a second centerfire rifle would — the bulk of the expense is the rifle itself, and from there both guns share the same low-cost ammunition, magazines, and general maintenance routine over years of use.

Keeping two identical rifles also simplifies parts and accessories — the same magazines, the same rail-mount base if you decide to add optics later, and the same cleaning routine work across both, so you are not managing two different sets of spares for what is effectively one rifle twice over across your whole collection.

It also means a shooting buddy or family member can pick up the second rifle and already know exactly how it runs, since the controls, sight picture, and trigger feel are identical between the two, with no adjustment period the way there would be switching between two different rifle models. For a family that shoots together regularly, that consistency is worth more in practice than it might sound on paper, since nobody has to relearn a different rifle's quirks mid-session, and a new shooter can build confidence on a rifle that behaves exactly the same way every single time it is handed to them.

Checkout is handled through our secure checkout, and once your background check clears we will coordinate pickup at the FFL you choose. Whether this is your first .22 or your third, the RS22's combination of a threaded, free-floated barrel and a low price is hard to beat.