The Magnum Research Magnum Lite SwitchBolt is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 LR with a 16.5-inch threaded barrel. It comes mounted in the Archangel Folding Backpack Stock, making it a compact takedown-style platform. Capacity is 10+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Magnum Research 
• Model: Magnum Lite SwitchBolt 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Stock: Archangel Folding Backpack Stock 
• Barrel: Threaded 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.5-inch threaded barrel for suppressor or muzzle device attachment 
• Archangel Folding Backpack Stock for compact storage and transport 
• 10+1 round capacity 
• Lightweight design 
• SwitchBolt operating system

Owners of the Magnum Lite SwitchBolt tend to highlight the combination of the Archangel Folding Backpack Stock and the .22 LR chambering as the main draw. The folding stock makes it genuinely compact, and most report reliable function with quality rimfire ammunition.

The threaded 16.5-inch barrel gets consistent praise from those who pair it with a suppressor, calling it a near-ideal backpacking or range-day setup. A smaller group finds the Archangel stock less ergonomic than a traditional stock, particularly for longer sessions.

Value perception is mixed. Buyers who prioritize the takedown form factor and Magnum Research build quality feel the price is justified. Others shopping purely on function compare it to less expensive .22 semi-auto alternatives and find it harder to justify.