The Chiappa Little Badger .22 LR takedown rifle (brand part no. 500.278) is a break-action single-shot built for hikers, campers, and truck-gun duty, where a rifle that folds down small matters more than magazine capacity. Chiappa Firearms machines the skeletonized steel stock and barrel to fold in half for compact storage, then locks back open in seconds when it’s time to shoot. A 1-in-16 twist stabilizes standard .22 LR loads well past typical .22 plinking ranges, and the adjustable sights let a shooter dial in windage and elevation without adding glass. At 4.25 pounds shipped, it rides light in a pack or behind a truck seat all day. Among takedown rifles in the single shot rifles category, the Little Badger stands out as one of the most compact.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, a low-recoil rimfire cartridge ideal for small game and training.
• The 16.5-inch barrel keeps the folded rifle short enough for a backpack or truck door pocket.
• A 1-in-16 rate of twist stabilizes standard-velocity .22 LR ammunition.
• The break-action design opens for loading and folds the stock flat for storage.
• Fully adjustable sights let shooters set windage and elevation without optics.
• Loads a single round directly into the breech, with no magazine to carry or lose.
• Ships at a packable 4.25 pounds, light enough to carry all day.
• Includes a quad Picatinny rail for mounting a light, laser, or reflex sight.
• Ships with a water-resistant floating storage tube for transport and protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Little Badger fold up for storage? Yes, the break-action design lets the barrel and stock fold flat for compact carry.

What caliber does it shoot? It’s chambered in .22 LR.

Does it come with a scope? No, it ships with adjustable open sights rather than an optic.

Buy the Chiappa Little Badger .22 LR Takedown Rifle

A folding .22 LR this compact earns its spot in a bug-out bag, canoe pack, or truck console. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.