The Rossi Rio Bravo is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 LR. The satin hardwood stock and gold PVD receiver give it a traditional look that stands apart from the typical black polymer rimfire. At 4.1 lbs and 36 inches overall, it's light enough to carry all day and easy for shooters of most sizes to handle. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Rossi 
• Model: Rio Bravo 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Overall Length: 36 inches 
• Capacity: 15+1 rounds 
• Weight: 4.1 lbs 
• Finish: Satin Hardwood / Gold PVD Receiver 
   

Features 

The lever action cycles smoothly and the 15+1 capacity is solid for a tube-fed rimfire. You get extended range sessions without constantly topping off. Low recoil in .22 LR makes it a good fit for new shooters, and the classic operation is intuitive once you've worked the lever a few times. 
 

Common Uses 

• Small game hunting: .22 LR is effective for squirrels, rabbits, and similar targets at typical distances 
• Recreational and plinking use: light weight and low cost per round make it an easy range rifle 
• Introducing new or younger shooters to lever-action operation in a low-recoil package

Owners of the Rossi Rio Bravo .22 LR Gold Edition tend to be positive about it, and the feedback breaks down predictably.

The look gets consistent praise. The satin hardwood and gold receiver combination draws buyers who want something different from the standard rimfire aesthetic, and most feel it delivers on that.

The lever action is generally smooth, and users report reliable cycling once the gun is broken in. A handful of new owners note the action feels slightly stiff at first but loosens up with use, worth knowing before assuming something is wrong.

Accuracy is well-regarded for the class. With decent ammunition it shoots consistently at plinking and small game ranges, and most owners find the standard sights usable. Some have added optics or swapped sights for more precision at distance, which the rifle accommodates without much trouble.

On the critical side: the finish durability gets some mentions, particularly with heavy outdoor use or exposure to moisture. It's not a concern for range use but worth noting for hunters who'll take it into rough conditions. Magazine capacity relative to semi-automatic .22s also comes up, though that's inherent to the lever-action format rather than a flaw.

Price-to-value is a consistent positive. The Rio Bravo generally comes in below competing rimfire lever guns while still offering real wood and a distinctive finish.

Mine would not feed properly. The rifle's feeding problem remained unchanged after nearly two months with Rossi.