The Magnum Research Magnum Lite .22 WMR Straight-Pull rifle (Magnum Research part no. SBA22WMH) pairs a fast-cycling straight-pull bolt action with a lightweight, threaded 19-inch barrel for shooters who want quick repeat shots without sacrificing rimfire accuracy. Built by Magnum Research, this rimfire is wrapped in a Hogue overmolded black synthetic stock that stays sure-handed in wet or cold conditions, and its carbon-fiber barrel construction keeps the whole gun light on the trail or at the bench. It ships without irons, so you can mount the optic of your choice right out of the box. It is a great fit for plinking, small-game hunting, or teaching a new shooter rimfire fundamentals with minimal recoil and a smooth-cycling action.

Key Specifications

• This is a straight-pull, manually operated bolt-action rifle, not a semi-auto, cycled by pulling the bolt handle straight back rather than lifting and rotating it.
• Chambered in .22 WMR (.22 Magnum), delivering flatter trajectories and more downrange energy than standard .22 LR.
• The 19-inch barrel is wrapped in carbon fiber to shave weight while adding stiffness for accuracy.
• A 1:16 twist rate stabilizes standard .22 WMR bullet weights for consistent groups.
• The muzzle is threaded to accept a suppressor or muzzle device for quieter, more comfortable shooting.
• Feeds from a 9+1 round detachable magazine, giving plenty of capacity for range sessions or pest control.
• Wears a Hogue overmolded black synthetic stock that resists moisture and stays grippy in cold or wet hands.
• Ships with no factory-installed sights, keeping the receiver clear for mounting a scope or red dot of your choice.
• Tips the scale at just 4.45 pounds, making it easy to carry all day afield or on the range.
• Measures approximately 35.5 inches overall, a manageable length for storage and maneuvering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Magnum Lite Straight-Pull a semi-automatic rifle? No, it is a manually cycled, straight-pull bolt-action rimfire rather than a semi-auto, giving fast follow-up shots with a simple back-and-forth bolt stroke.

Does it come with iron sights? No, the rifle ships without factory sights so you can mount the scope or red dot of your choice without removing anything first.

What is the magazine capacity? It feeds from a 9+1 round detachable magazine chambered in .22 WMR.

Buy the Magnum Research Magnum Lite .22 WMR Straight-Pull Rifle

Pick up this straight-pull rimfire for a shooting experience that blends bolt-action reliability with faster-than-average follow-up shots, all in a lightweight, carbon-barreled package. Browse our full rifle selection to compare it against other rimfire options, then order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.