.22 LR Rifles

.22 Long Rifle — Rimfire Rifles

.22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) is a widely established rimfire cartridge used in recreational shooting, target applications, and small-game hunting. Rifles chambered in .22 LR are manufactured in bolt-action, semi-automatic, lever-action, pump-action, and single-shot configurations. This category identifies .22 LR rifles and provides information about available action types, barrel specifications, and manufacturer differences.

What does .22 LR mean? .22 LR stands for .22 Long Rifle, a rimfire cartridge designation. It is distinct from .22 Short and .22 WMR, and ammunition must match the firearm manufacturer's approved chambering.