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Youth & new shooters
Safety first, then fundamentals, then fun: getting the next generation started.
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Best first and youth .22 rifle
Best first and youth .22 rifles: Keystone Crickett, Savage Rascal, Henry Mini Bolt, CZ 457 Scout and Ruger American Rimfire Compact, compared by length of pull, weight, safety and price.
How to zero a .22 rifle
How to zero a .22 LR rifle: choosing a 25, 50 or 100 yard zero, near and far zero points, step-by-step sight-in, click math and confirming at distance.
Best .22 bolt-action rifles by budget
Best .22 bolt-action rifles by budget for 2026: Mossberg 802, Savage Mark II and B22, Ruger American and Precision Rimfire, CZ 457, Tikka T1x, Bergara, Sako, Anschutz, Vudoo and RimX.
Buying used: CZ 455, Marlin XT-22, Savage Mark II
How to buy a used CZ 455, Marlin XT-22 or Savage Mark II: production history, what fits, what to inspect (bore, crown, extractor, trigger, mags), NRL22 Base rules for discontinued rifles.
Rimfire range bag checklist
What to pack for a .22 range day, a match and a hunt: tools, ammo, safety and spares.
Targets & sighting-in
Printable and steel targets for .22 rifles, sighting-in steps and safe distances.
About Rimfire Builds
Who runs Rimfire Builds, why we built it, and how we research independent, sourced .22 rifle build guides.