The Rossi RS22 is a semi-automatic .22 LR rifle with an 18-inch free-floating barrel, fiber optic front and rear sights, and a fixed synthetic stock in turquoise. It weighs 5.31 lbs and measures 36.25 inches overall, with a 10+1 round capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: RS22 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.31 lbs 
• Overall Length: 36.25 inches 
• Safety Feature: Crossbolt safety 
• Sights: Fiber optic front & rear 
• Stock Type: Fixed synthetic, turquoise finish 
   

Detailed Features 

The free-floating barrel doesn't contact the stock, which keeps pressure off the barrel and helps shot-to-shot consistency. Fiber optic sights are easy to pick up in varying light and work well for the distances .22 LR is typically used. The crossbolt safety is a standard push-button arrangement. At just over 5 lbs, the rifle is light enough for younger or smaller-framed shooters to handle comfortably over a long range session. The semi-automatic action cycles without manual bolt operation between shots. 
 

Target Audience 

This rifle is an entry-level .22 LR for new shooters, younger users, and anyone who wants an affordable rimfire for plinking or small game. The turquoise stock appeals to buyers who want something visually distinct from the standard black or wood-stock options in this segment. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Casual range sessions and plinking where low recoil and affordable .22 LR ammunition keep the cost down 
• Small game hunting where the 18-inch barrel and fiber optic sights provide adequate practical accuracy 
• Introductory marksmanship for new shooters who benefit from the light weight and simple operation

The Rossi RS22 in turquoise draws a fairly typical split for an entry-level .22 LR. Buyers who bought it for plinking or as a first rifle for younger shooters are mostly happy with the experience—it's light, easy to handle, and the turquoise finish gets positive comments for its visual appeal.

Affordability is the recurring theme in positive reviews. For what the RS22 costs, most buyers find it delivers reasonable value for rimfire shooting. The semi-auto cycling with standard .22 LR ammunition is generally described as reliable, though a few owners note feeding and ejection issues with specific ammunition brands, which is common across the rimfire category.

Durability concerns come up in longer-term ownership discussions. Some users feel the RS22 is built to its price point rather than above it, and a few compare it unfavorably to higher-end .22 semi-autos. The turquoise color, while a selling point for many, is noted by some as reducing its usefulness in hunting environments where concealment matters. Overall, the rifle delivers on its core value proposition for casual use but shows some limits if pushed harder.