Howa M1100 22LR Rifles

The Howa M1100 is a .22LR bolt action rimfire with an 18-inch threaded barrel and a 10-round detachable magazine. It’s a plinker, a small-game rifle and a cheap trainer for centerfire shooters. We have 3 Howa M1100 22LR Rifles in stock, priced from $259 to $299.

Howa M1100 22LR Rifles by caliber

Pick the cartridge first. Here’s what we carry:

.22 Long Rifle: 3 rifles from $259, like the Howa M1100 22LR

Why choose Howa M1100 22LR Rifles

It’s for plinkers, squirrel hunters and anyone teaching a new shooter.

Why a .22LR bolt action?

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.

A bolt action is also a good teacher. Each shot is deliberate, and new shooters learn to load, cycle and clear the rifle step by step. The SAAMI rimfire standard sets the dimensions every .22LR rifle and cartridge is made to.

For cartridge specs, SAAMI publishes the industry standards. If you’re buying for a hunt, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page links to public land and state agencies.

Where to start

Howa M1100 22LR ($259, the lowest price here): 18-inch threaded barrel and black synthetic varmint stock. It also works as a cheap trainer for centerfire shooters, since the handling is similar to a full-size bolt gun.

Howa M1100 22LR Scoped ($259, a middle option): 18-inch threaded barrel, black synthetic stock and a 4-12x40mm riflescope included. It’s for plinkers, squirrel hunters and anyone teaching a new shooter.

Howa M1100 22LR OD Green ($299, the top of the range): 18-inch threaded barrel and OD green synthetic varmint stock. It’s for plinkers, squirrel hunters and anyone teaching a new shooter.

Picking a caliber

.22 Long Rifle: best for small game and targets

With only a few cartridges to pick from, choose the one that matches the game you hunt and the ammo you can find locally.

Ordering and pickup

Rifles ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you, not to your home. You’ll complete ATF Form 4473 and the background check when you pick it up. The ATF firearms Q&A covers the federal rules, and your state may add its own.