SMALL GUNS BIG FUN

Twenty-two caliber rimfire rifles have long been the go-to for teaching new or younger shooters. For many, it’s the first rifle they learned to shoot, plinking or hunting squirrels. However, the last few years has seen an explosion in the popularity of these small-caliber rifles, leading to the development of new equipment, adaptation of equipment from other shooting disciplines, and even the creation of new sanctioning bodies for competitions.

As Tony Gimmellie, a scout/sniper and Team Hornady shooter says, “I compete, or have competed, in almost every shooting sport, with the exception of trap and skeet, for the last 20 years. I have never had as much fun in shooting as I’m having with these 22s.” For those looking to get in on the fun, or better yet get