Description
The Howa M1100 22LR is Howa’s M1100 rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, built with an 18-inch threaded barrel, a black synthetic varmint stock and 10-round capacity. Price is $259, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for small game and targets.
What you get with the Howa M1100 22LR
Howa built the M1100 as a rimfire trainer and small-game rifle that handles like its centerfire rifles. It’s short, light and runs from 10-round magazines.
The 1/2×28 thread on the muzzle is the common pitch for .22 rimfire muzzle devices and suppressors, so finding something that fits is easy. A .22LR with a can and standard-velocity ammo is about as quiet as shooting gets, which makes it a good backyard-range and pest-control rifle where that’s legal. The synthetic stock doesn’t mind rain, and the oversized bolt handle is easy to work with gloves on.
A threaded muzzle (1/2×28) means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows.
What the .22 Long Rifle is good for
The .22 Long Rifle dates back to 1887 and is still the most-fired cartridge in the world. It’s a rimfire round, so the priming compound sits in the rim of the case and there’s nothing to reload. It’s the round for plinking, squirrels, rabbits and teaching new shooters. Recoil is close to nothing and the report is mild, so you can shoot a few hundred rounds in an afternoon without a sore shoulder.
Most loads use 36 to 40 grain bullets, from standard-velocity target ammo to high-velocity hunting rounds. Ammo is cheap and on every store shelf, which is half the appeal. SAAMI sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI rimfire standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the .22 Long Rifle.
Howa M1100 22LR specifications
- Model: Howa M1100
- Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
- Barrel length: 18 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:16
- Stock: Black synthetic varmint stock
- Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $259
Is this the right rifle for you?
It also works as a cheap trainer for centerfire shooters, since the handling is similar to a full-size bolt gun. The short barrel keeps it handy in vehicles and blinds, and it’s well suited to a suppressor.
Choosing .22 Long Rifle ammo
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best.
More about the Howa M1100
The M1100 is Howa’s .22LR bolt-action rimfire. It has an 18-inch barrel threaded 1/2×28, a 10-round detachable magazine and an oversized bolt handle.
Getting it zeroed
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. Most .22 Long Rifle shooting happens inside 200 yards, so confirm your zero at 50 and 100 and learn where it hits at 150.
Howa M1100 22LR vs similar Howa rifles
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa M1100 22LR Scoped: a scope included, $259
- Howa M1100 22LR OD Green: an OD Green stock, $299
You can also browse all Howa M1100 22LR Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up the rifle
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. Pick rings or a base that suit the scope you plan to run, and use a torque driver on the ring screws. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
Ordering and FFL transfer
We send your rifle to the FFL dealer you choose. They run the federal background check, you sign the transfer form, and the rifle is yours. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa M1100 22LR questions
What caliber is the Howa M1100 22LR?
It’s chambered in .22 Long Rifle with a 1:16 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 10 rounds in the magazine.
Does it come with a scope?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
Buy the Howa M1100 22LR today
Add the Howa M1100 22LR to your cart now for $259. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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