Rossi RS22 Semi Auto 22 LR Budget Carbine 

I picked one up today for about $5. $99 sale, plus $75 gift card and $25 off anything at the store! Wow! She’s in my safe now. 😃

I've had one for several years. I love this gun. You can shoot it outdoors with no hearing protection. Very accurate, and I actually found 20 round clips for this gun. Bought a couple.

My dad and I ended up buying a couple of these. One of the best purchases made! Great rifle! Easy to shoot, load/unload. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a nice .22 rifle.

Update: I have since bought one of these, and I can honestly tell you, this is a sweet .22 repeater, it's great for plinking and simple target shooting. ( Another gun that Sootch00 'made me' buy! )

I bought a black stock version at my Rural King for $129 and I absolutely love it! Very accurate and fun to shoot. Nothing bad at all to say about it!

I had the 702 version of this one a few years ago. Out of the box the barrel was crooked, shot ok with a scope, no go with the iron sights. Contacted Mossberg and they replaced the barrel and gave me 2 extra magazines for the inconvenience. It actually shot better with the new barrel than before. Good customer service, imo...

You can lock the bolt back by pulling the cocking lever to rearward position and pushing the cocking lever toward the firearm. Makes taking the empty mag out much easier. Just thought I'd share

Back in 1969 or 70 I bought a Rossi model 62 22LR because it looked just like the Winchester I had owned before that. I still have it and it is just as reliable as the Winchester. Great squirrel gun.

Just got one for Christmas, so far it is very accurate, lightweight, and have had no jams whatsoever. Good first gun or just target shooter 👍🏻

Picked mine up today. Great little 22... ran about 150 rds through it . Great video!🇺🇸🍀

I bought one about 8 months ago and absolutely accurate as any 22 I have shot they are great rifles at a great price.

114 bucks at my local Upstate New York Walmart. I was so happy to find it. Great rifle!

this looks like it would make a great truck survival gun. Super cheap, so it wouldn't hurt too bad to buy one and just leave it in the truck.. 22 cal is super cheap as well and very versatile. Im very intrigued by this gun!

I really like the amount of detail that you go into for your videos. I purchased this thing a while back ago thinking it was just a cheap plinkster and it is, but it’s also an extremely reliable and well operating rifle and you can’t beat that price. This may not have all the bells and whistles but it’s still a quality firearm. The only thing you didn’t mention, which you’re probably aware of, is the manual bolt hold open that it has. When you pull the charging handle all the way back and then you press it in towards the receiver it will keep the bolt recessed for cleaning or inspection.

I bought one today and put about 400 rounds through it with no failure. That’s amazing for a .22 lr. Love the sights too. I honestly might like it more than my ruger 10/22

I just shot mine for the first time today I bought it for my girlfriend because she’s new to firearms and I wanted something she can learn on and what a great rifle for the money and it’s light but anyways she loved it I loved it I’m happy I picked one up 👍

Found one online for $97, can’t wait to try it out. I haven’t shot a .22 in years, it’s high time to own one at that price.

I love Rossi my brothers and I used the one that had two barrels, single shot and would shoot apples out of a tree and have over 1,000 through my g2c and it’s ran flawlessly

Just bought one today at the local range for the nephew and sister in law to practice with for $113 out the door. Excited to see how it performs next range day.

Nice. Remarkable accuracy. And THANK YOU for testing the RIFLE's accuracy from a solid rest. So many reviewers test "accuracy" shooting offhand with rifles and pistols. This tells us NOTHING about the accuracy of the GUN. This is one of those "why not" rifles to have. I have a couple extra scopes in my safe looking for a home. I may just have to go pick one of these up.

Dunham's has them for $114.99 and a $25 mail in rebate right now from Rossi, so $90 all in! Can't wait to take mine out and shoot it.

Purchased this rifle the other day and I was extremely pleased as to how light it was. The look, feel and the price had me sold at $130. Just finished bore sighting it last night so I'll try to dial it in better today. We live in the country and I needed a small caliber around the house and this is perfect for that. Definitely recommend to anyone in the market for this little guy. Thanks for the vid well detailed 👍

Love that low recoil. I'm 6 feet tall at 225 lbs so I can probably take some recoil, but I'm a beginner. Gotta grab me one of these! Thanks so much for this video!

I have a vintage nickel plated Rossi gallery gun in mint condition my great grandfather bought new, it’s the best gun ever super accurate and fun to shoot. I just picked up the Rossi in this video too I can’t wait to try it

Thx for the review I’m getting one on sale for 99$ at academy

For anybody coming across this review that might be considering buying one of these. If you want to save yourself the issues of misfeeds and have proper gun operation from the start follow the manual that comes with the rifle. It tells you to basically clean off the oil in and on the rifle, clean the barrel, and lubricate it with actual gun oil. If you really want to, take it apart and just wipe it off and give it a CLP treatment and it should be good to go. The oil they coat it with is to prevent rust, much like a brake rotor, but it is very sticky and not very lubricating. Trust me, it's worth the 20 minutes. I use Gun grease on the bolt and slide surfaces (Mil-Comm TW25B) and light gun oil on the trigger andhammer springs and pivots as well as the striker. If you are going to be using it in cold weather, skip the grease and use straight gun oil.

Thanks for the review! I just ordered one. I was just taking inventory of my ammunition and remembered that I had plenty of .22LR but no gun for it. lol

Pulled the trigger on this little rifle and wow your in-depth look at it makes me happy I bought it

Terrific review! I bought mine a few weeks ago when PSA had them on their 'Deal of the Day' for $99.99 shipped. I added an Amazon TwoD 3-9x40 illuminated reticle scope for another $24 and I adore this little rifle! I'm not a fan of the 25 round mag hanging off the bottom, so I've been stocking up on 10 rounders from my local gun shop. I have more money in the magazines than I have in the rifle itself! Loll

When he grouped those 10rds @25yds i was pretty amazed, then he mentioned the price and that was it!!!.... Im buying one this friday!!

The instant that I saw the font of the Rossi name on the receiver, I felt I knew that it was made at the same factory as was the Mossberg 702 Plinkster. That it takes the 'Plinkster' magazine also confirms this. The Mossberg 702 is a good little rifle and I enjoy shooting with it. This Rossi RS22 should be a fun rifle as well.

Bought one a couple months ago for$ 99 and I am very happy with it...

This channel earned my sub for reviewing guns people actually own. Awesome!

I got mine all together with Tax, 400 rounds and BG check for 149$ and it shoots like a dream, you can't beat that...

I know this video is a few years old, but I just finally bought one for $109.00. I consider myself a flea market collector of 22 rifles. I have everything from an old Glenfield Marlin bolt action that cost a few dollars, Henry's for silhouette shoots, to a Bergara B14R and a bunch of modded out Ruger 10/22's in the $1000's. I love shooting 22's of all kinds. I actually love this little rifle for the money. I have made it my "truck gun". I bought an extra mag, put a cheapie Tasco scope on it, and have a couple of bricks of ammo in the truck. It shoots the same groups that you were shooting. I'm sure Rossi sent a couple that they knew would be accurate, but mine was off the shelf and straight from the store. Best $100 I ever spent on a 22.

Some really good trigger follow-through. Most people's trigger finger bounces like they are having a spasm. Press the trigger like these folks: deliberately, and pause before letting it forward to reset. Your groups will shrink.

I've seen these for around $100-$120 at Rural King. I think I will end up getting one now.

I just ordered one 3 weeks ago online and can't wait to have fun with it. I didn't know it has a lifetime warranty, thanks for that info.

Got mine for 100 bucks thanks to you sharing those deals on Facebook!

Bought mine for 100 bucks and love it. It came with 2 mags.

It is so much fun plinking with a 22 semi auto!

Just picked one up for my 9 year old sons birthday haven’t shot it yet but it looks cool

My bud got one of these . It was decent . $100 for a semi auto is a deal . Nicer than the savage feature wise with the charging handle and mag release and clips are better it looks plus an available 25 rd clip is a good choice if there’s not enough $$ for a Ruger 10-22 which seems to be the best all around .22 hands down

Nice. I just ordered one 8.14.20 and it already shipped. Only $109 which is an awesome price considering everything going on. Should make a nice little addition to my collection. Looks like a lot of gun for the money.

Thanks for the review. I just picked one up today on an impulse buy. The first thing that I noticed was the stock. Mine appears to have been hydro dipped in a carbon fiber look. Pretty cool look. For me, the stock fits perfectly. When I shoulder it, it snaps into a perfect sight picture. Second, the sights are nice and bright. I haven't shot it yet, so, no comments there.

I still have my Rossi 22lr pump from when I was 10-12yrs as my trapping gun. Still shooting :)

We got the green one and in love with it, outstanding little rifle

Just bought the RS22 and can’t wait to take it to the range. Now I have 2 Taurus products in my home 😁

I seen this and avoided it based on the price figuring it would be terrible and blow up in my hand. However, with the rifle that I want being impossible to find, I was just going to wait until whenever. However a friend brought this out shooting and right away, the sights alone are worth the price. It shot well. I only put 20 rounds through it but it did make me think I’d pick one of these up until I go Ruger Precision and or Buckmark Carbine. In all honesty it was a fun little rifle and I regret not putting more shots through it to see how it help up after 100+ rounds.

I just bought the threaded barrel version for $100 and I got a $25 dollar mail in rebate. The best $75 I ever spent.

$100.00 out the door cost if you wait for the sale. Fantastic little 22lr. Accurate and light weight. Great rifle

Mine came factory threaded muzzle , only issue I've had was a twig or something busted the front fiber , acurate and fun Bought the RS22M Magnum same day , love it even more , had a odd issue with it though , went to pull the charging handle and it flat out disappeared inbetween mags one day , when putting the replacement it I can see why , it kinda just lays in there with a slot/hook , but I flat out love it. Put a Sig scope on it

I've got the Mag Tech 7022 - same gun with an older wood stock. I've had it for years and the only thing I've done is replace the recoil spring. Great gun for $65 way back when!

I recently started takin' my Rossi 22 LR SS pump to the range. I forgot how much fun it is.

Every gun im going to buy u have a review for it thats why i love your channel your honest legit and post on just about any gun i could think of 👍

Something to look at if you are having failures to feed. I discovered that at the back of the magazine, where the bolt slides in to strip a new cartridge, there was a bit of a "tab" or protrusion in the middle of the slot. I could see from the wear that the bolt was contacting this slightly. I filed it down. While this has not solved all the failure to feed issues, it seems to have made a definite improvement.

I love Rossi. I've been a fan for years,Ever since I bought me a new Saddle Gun in shorter barrel lever action 357 16in barrel. Before that I thought Rossi was a cheap ass gun..man was I wrong. This is a nice little 22 for a behind the seat truck gun.Im not a fan of the big sights on a rifle.Too hard to get a fine bead on target.A scope fixes that.Those fiber optic sights are fine for a hand gun ,but not so much on a small caliber in my opinion I think this gun is a real winner.

Just purchased one today $89.99 on sale from $129.99 at my LGS For $90 I could not resist.

Great review 👍 and...omg you've got that 22 dialed in. I really like my Rossi rs22

I got one of these last year and its fun as heck. I had a steel torso target set out at 125 yards and have a nikon scope with bdc reticle. Figured out which dot was for what range. And man. It was plinking everytime

As of today, 3/26/19, at least in NC, Rural King has this rifle on sale for $99.99.

Wife just picked one of these up for $199 which isn't bad considering everyone's panic buying. The only difference between the one she bought and the one in your video is that its threaded for a suppressor or flash hider/compensator. I also think the window in the magazine is missing. Haven't hit it yet but I mean its a .22, I dont think I've ever shot an unreliable .22 rifle or pistol, and I've shot some worn out falling apart rifles that still fired every time. In fact I've only had one .22 round in my whole life that didn't fire come to think of it. I've been shooting with other people who had dead rounds, but I personally have got lucky I guess. Anyway, good video! It's a good little gun. I am weary of shooting stingers out of it, chamber walls look a little thin lol.

Just got it for $89 on Black Friday. It was definitely an impulse buy, but this review made me feel better about it!

Put a 9times scope on mine and I've shot roughly 400 rockchucks with it. It works for me mainly because it fits easy in my truck and is also light. I can bring it around and put it out the window safely. It's easy to break down and clean with a little common sense.

I've owned a savage 64 before. Good little rifle also

Hey guys, I just got this as my first .22 today and it was a great choice

with the exception of the mag release, it looks like and reminds me of the old Marlin model 70's.

Love and respect to our shooting friends in the US.

Thanks for the review, now I’m very interested in this rifle. It looks a lot better in this video than it does on just the online stock photos

sootch00 I take all of your great reviews and explanations of differnt rifles and pistols this month after watching you channel I bought a Canik tp9 sf,great money gun also just got Taurus TX 22 for wife and wanting a less expensive 22 lr picking up Rossi rs 22 for $177 all because of Your expert coverage really want to thank you Tucson Tim

Bought 2 of them for $99.00 each. Perfect for the kids as an entry rifle. Kids will now learn the age old skills from our forefathers. Safety, hunting and marksmanship. Great, accurate and wont break the bank.

Two 702 plinksters for the price of one 10/22... now and then I kick myself for not buying a second plinkster when walmart still had them. Especially when they clearenced them out for $30😞

The day the grid breaks... the day when civil unrest escalate to a full-fledged war makes you question when it is safe to sleep... you can chose the government to protect you... or yourself with a simple .22 rifle like this. Should that day come to be someday... I can only hope I come across your crew Sootch, you know what you are doing, and I wouldn't mind learning a thing or two from you in person

My favorite gun shop just had this on sale on Saturday for $89!!! Hard to beat.

Not sure which I'd rather have this or ruger 10/22? I'm buying one sooner than later, but after watching the video I'm steering towards the Rossi! Great video! 👍

I bought one today in FDE from Sportsmans Warehouse in COLA for $129+tax. Your review was the decider on buying it.

Just bought this rifle (my fist gun I've ever owned) Looking forward to trying it out.

I just found one of these brand new at a gun show and even found one of the 25rd Mossberg mags - what a great little plinker for the price

Found out that from October 25th till the 31st if you reserve the Taurus TH9C for $299.99 through Academy Sports online for November 12th through 18th in store pickup you'll get the Rossi RS22 free.👍 I would post the link but due to RU-vid policy 😞

Asides from the stock and charging handle, this rifle is a Mossberg 702 Plinkster. When I first saw this rifle in May, it sort of explained why walmart clearanced out their 702 plinkster inventory. FYI the 25 Rd magazine is insanely difficult to fit 25 rds in it.

This gun seems a bit boring - If I was going with a cheaper 22 option - I think I would recommend the Marlin 60 it has history and character. If you prefer a magazine option go with the Marlin 795. If you have more money that you need to spend go with the Ruger 10/22.

Getting one of these as a first gun, only $119 so can’t go wrong

Looks like CBC of Brasil makes this for Rossi and the Plinkster for Mossberg. So do you like "Chevy" or "Buick"? Same Assembly line for both, and CBC is doing the same thing. But this Rossi looks a little more "Adult" to me. I like the Cheek Rises and the fatter forend. Thanks again and Take Care.

Such a cool carbine. I would enjoy shooting that right now! Would love to give it as a Christmas gift to my nieces/nephew.

Looks exactly like a Marlin I had,M1 carbine styled.

There are SO MANY great .22 carbines right now. I particularly like the sights.

That looks almost identical to a Mossberg Plinkster 702

I really enjoy shooting my RS22, I bought two 25 Round mags for it, they work flawlessly in my gun, along with the factory 10 round. I bought sling and a limbsaver for it, I have long arms, needed the extra 1/2'', but otherwise the gun is perfect, easy to disassemble and reassemble, the Iron sights are great, even though I did add a scope, 1000 rounds and zero problems, it eats every type of ammo I have feed it, Just can't agree more with scootchOO more, Great gun.

Scootch is the down the earth type guy and out of all his channels I’ve never encountered any bs. Unlike other channels.. good show👍👍🇺🇸

I've seen them for slightly under $100. Nice little gun for that kind of money. I bought my first new 22 semiauto in 1969 for $41. In today's dollars the Rossi would have sold for $14 new in 1969. That's one heck of a bargain.

I believe Rossi makes the Mossberg version. Good rifle. Got one at Academy in one of those two for one deals.

Wish I saw this gun before buying my 22. Looks awesome.

I use see-thru scope rings on my 22s that have iron sights.

Yes, this has been a great little gun for $99. Did not have a lot of luck with the MB 702x25 mags. Hard to load past 22-23 rounds, top round (#25) initial feed problem, and internal mag spring catches around 12 or 13. Got 6 mags, all similar probs. Clean & oil, a little better. Still, great gun.

7/6/2019 Those are on sale at a nearby sporting goods store for $91--went and got one!

Just bought one just like the black one yesterday,put a scope on it and shot it.it would not shoot cci ammo it jammed and would not shoot any but it shot Remington lightning 40 grain ammo with no problems,do not know why cci jams with it but I'm not a gunsmith.but it shot great and at 25 yards just like him with one of my bipods on it I shot the center of the bulleyes out with 5 to 8 shots no problem,just glad I bought 1000 rounds of Remington lighting 22lr shells.and just like him my scope was to low so I was lucky I had a set of extra high 22 dovetail scope mounts to clear the back sights,love the gun super light be great for plenking and squirrel hunting to just make sure you you have extras I'm different ammo makes!!!!!

"...sold it, regretted it..." I know how you feel, Sootch, all too well.

Just saw these local and looked up a review video. Nice looking firearm. I really like the sights on it. Good stuff.

I used to have a .22 rifle from the Philippines that looked exactly like that Edit - Armscor model 20

Very informative review...since I actually bought it today after walking into Academy Sports. Glad to know I made the right choice!