Accuracy for the T-Bolt was better than expected with CCI Standard Velocity 40-grain lead round-nose ammunition. This was the cheapest ammo G&A tested, averaging $8 for a box of 100 rounds, which flirts with the pricing found on bulk rimfire ammo. The best five-shot group at 50 yards measured a scant . 41-inch.

These T-Bolt rifles are in current production. In most cases you can expect to see them at your Browning dealer or have your dealer order one for you.

Bolt action, type of breech mechanism that was the key to the development of the truly effective repeating rifle. The mechanism combines the firing pin, a spring, and an extractor, all housed in a locking breechblock. As the bolt is thrust forward, it pushes a cartridge into the chamber and cocks the piece.

Its minimal recoil and relatively low noise make it an ideal cartridge for recreational shooting, small-game hunting, and pest control. 22 LR cadet rifles are commonly used by military cadets and others for basic firearms and marksmanship training.

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This story features a unique, American-designed rimfire rifle, chambered for the potent . 17 HMR round. Among current rimfire rifles, the Browning T-Bolt ranks high for fit and finish.

Typically, precision-rifle shooters prefer the bolt rifle simply due to its lack of moving components, and by extension, simplicity and reliability. Taking a look at the bolt rifle, the only moving part is the bolt, which is manually operated by the shooter.

The Browning T-Bolt is a very different 22. Available in wood and synthetic stocks, the T-bolt is a very handsome 22, and you can tell that every effort has been made to make these rifles very slim.

To operate Browning’s T-Bolt repeating rimfire rifle, just pull straight back on the bolt and then push it straight forward. The rifle has a composite trigger guard and a composite stock finished in A-TACS AU camo pattern. The stock has textured grip panels, sling-swivel studs, and a compartment in the buttplate for storing an extra magazine.

At this year’s IWA show Browning were showing off yet another version of the T-Bolt, which to me seemed to address most of the questionable areas and also seemed more UK-specific. Called the Target/Varmint, the major differences were a 16.25” heavy barrel as opposed to the usual 22” version and also threaded ½ x 20 UNF.

To operate the bolt, simply pull straight back and then push it straight forward. On the way back, the dual extractors pull the fired case out of the chamber and going forward pick up a loaded round from the magazine and insert it into the chamber.