Rimfire buying guides

Rimfire buying guides: everything you need to choose the right rifle and ammunition

Buying your first rimfire rifle – or upgrading to something better – should be straightforward. In practice, the sheer range of calibres, actions, stock configurations and price points can make the decision feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

Rifle Shooter’s rimfire buying guides cut through the noise with clear, practical advice from shooters who know the discipline inside out. Whether you’re weighing up .22 LR against .17 HMR, deciding between a bolt-action and a semi-automatic, or trying to work out how much to spend on your first setup, our guides give you the information you need to buy with confidence.

We cover rifles, ammunition, moderators, optics and accessories – everything that goes into building a capable, reliable rimfire setup from the ground up.

Do your research here. Then go shoot.