With so many affordable rifles from various brands on the market, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. If you are searching for budget-friendly, high-quality rifles packed with impressive features, don’t worry, we have got you covered. Here’s a list of rifles you can purchase for under 250 USD.
Ruger 10/22 Carbine
Average: $199.66
If you are looking for a rimfire rifle, then Ruger 10/22 is one of the best choices you can make. Over 5 million have been sold and it has been in the market for over 50 years. From classic, wood-stocked to iron-sighted carbines and high-accuracy versions- Ruger makes different 10/22 models for almost every type of shooter. In case, if you can’t the 10/22 you want, you can still customize as you get many enhancements, components and accessories, allowing you to create your ideal rifle. The basic ones are sold for $200, but they also have upgraded models that have more features at higher price.
Mossberg Model 702 Plinkster
Average: $121.78
Although Mossberg is known for its affordable shotguns, they also offer options like budget-friendly .22 trainer, the Model 702 Plinkster, which is a semi-automatic rifle and can hold 10 rounds of magazine. The basic model comes with adjustable iron sights and a textured synthetic stock. With a little extra money, the company offers upgrades like extended-magazine versions and rifles equipped with scopes.
Chiappa Little Badger
Average: $164.64
This can be a unique choice on the list! Instead of a traditional, synthetic stock, the Little Badger is designed as a compact survival rifle. It has a single-shot, break-open receiver with a wire-steel stock that folds down next to the barrel, making it 17 inches long when stored. It has a Picatinny fore-end, which helps the users to add an optic, like a red-dot sight, but it also includes iron sights and a 12-round shell holder, making it durable and versatile option.
Rossi RS22
Average: $120.93
This affordable semi-automatic rimfire rifle comes with several impressive features. Its blowback action uses a 10-round detachable magazine and the rifle comes with a textured Monte Carlo-style stock, which is unique as it has raised cheek comb for better alignment and a contoured fore-end with a slight downward angle, allowing it to rest comfortably in the shooter’s support hand, similar to AR-15s angled fore-grips. It has a fiber-optic iron sights, and its receiver is outfitted with a 0.375-inch dovetail to fit standard rimfire scope mounts.
Rock Island Armory M14 Youth
Average: $112.21
This is the lowest-priced, factory-new firearm you can buy in the modern gun world! This bolt-action operated solid, wood-stocked rifle can hold a 10-round magazine and is stocked in attractive Philippine hardwood. Designed specially for youth shooters, this rifle has a 12-inch length-of-pull. If you add more money, you can get M20P, an all-black version that suits adult shooters with larger frames.
LSI Howa Escort Rimfire Trainer
Average: $183.43
CZ-USA’s 455 Training Rifle is another popular option for those who are looking for rimfire rifles. It has excellent build quality and is a high-quality option for those who are looking for something extra. For those who are looking for budget-friendly option, Howa provides a similar design in its Escort Rimfire Trainer. It has the same Turkish walnut stock style, along with an all-steel receiver and barrel. It has a 10-round detachable magazine for quick reloading with its bolt-action system, and it comes with fiber-optic sights that are adjustable for easy aiming.
Savage Arms Model 64F
Average: $118.33
This is considered one of the least expensive semi-automatic rifle that’s available in the market. It uses a straight-blowback system and can hold a 10-round detachable magazine. Open iron sights are mounted on top of a 21-inch carbon-steel barrel with the barreled action inside a synthetic stock featuring a textured fore-end for a better grip.
Marlin Model 795
Average: $140.29
Marlin is best known for Model 60, which is a classic design and can be found under $200. However, Marlin offers even more affordable option with the Model 795, which is a semi-automatic rifle and comes with several desirable features for its price, like a last-shot bolt hold-open, a grooved receiver for scope mounts and a corrosion-resistant, nickel-plated 10-round magazine. The rifle’s action is present inside a strong Monte Carlo-style stock, which has sling-swivel studs and molded-in checkering.
Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett Single Shot
Average: $117.78
This single shot rifle is designed for young firearm enthusiasts, who are wants a safe, reliable and well-built action for training. Since it doesn’t have a built-in magazine, shooters should manually load each round and after closing the bolt the rifle’s striker must be manually cocked before each shot as well. For safety the rifle comes with a firing-pin block to prevent accidental discharge. It also has an adjustable peep sight and can be paired with company’s scope mounts. Also, various hydro-dipped synthetic stock options are available, allowing buyers to choose a variety of colors and finishes.
Remington Model 597
Average: $160.36
It is highly reliable and accurate, thanks to its unique bolt-guidance system that rides on two rails machined from tool steel, which ensures smooth, consistent bolt movement, allowing the rifle to work more reliably and improve shot accuracy. The bolt, hammer and sear are coated with Teflon, which helps in cleaner trigger pull. It comes with 10-round magazine that sits close to the rifle and its follower holds the bolt open on the last round, which adds to the convenience and ease of use.
DPMS Full Auto SBR CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle with Dual Action Capability
Price: $215.99
This rifle resembles the legendary HK416 tactical rifle. Although it is not as sophisticated as other expensive models, it is still worth it. It has short barrel design, making it easy to handle. The rifle measures 26.9 and 30.4 inches long and comes with a 25-round drop-out magazine that holds the BB pellets. The trigger is short and light and you can fire either in full-auto or semi-auto mode. This rifle gives one of the best realistic tactical rifle experiences on a budget.
Gamo Wildcat Whisper Air Rifles
price: $148.07
This rifle uses .22 caliber pellets and you can also switch to .177 lead pellets. It has a manual trigger and an automatic cocking safety system to help reduce recoil, along with a ventilated rubber pad for better comfort. The rifle is spring-powered and utilizes a break barrel, which means it needs little maintenance. It’s easy to handle and suitable for both beginners and experienced shooters. It weighs 5.6 pounds and measures 44.5 inches long, making it both lightweight and easy to carry.
Gamo Swarm Maxxim G2 .22 Cal Multi-Shot Pellet Rifle
price: $189.99
This air rifle has an alloy barrel with 10 shots and multi-shot technology, allowing users to quickly fire follow-up shots without needing to reload. It also has Whisper Maxxim technology, which reduces noise levels. The rifle also comes with a high-quality scope and a recoil-reducing rail system, helping users to easily adjust the scope for the best positioning without affecting shot accuracy.
Gamo 6110063254 Whisper Fusion Mach 1 (.177 Cal)
Price: $225.15
This inert gas-powered air rifle comes in two calibers- .22 and .177. In this case, we are focussing on .177 caliber version. It comes with a real shock wave absorber recoil pad and 33-millimeter pneumatic cylinder. It is equipped with Gamo’s Whisper Fusion technology, a noise-dampening technology, which minimizes the sound produced by the rifle when fired.
Hornet Maxxim
Price: $159.99
This nitro piston air rifle is available in both .22 caliber or .177 caliber configuration and is perfect choice for small game hunting. Just like Gamo, this also incorporates the effective Whisper Maxxim noise-dampening technology. It also has Gamo’s patented Custom Action Trigger, a two-stage adjustable trigger and Shock Wave Absorber. It has pre-installed 3-9×40 rifle scope, mounted on a recoil-reducing rail.
Hatsan Mod 95 Vortex Combo .22cal Airgun, Walnut (HC9522VORT)
Price: $143.20
This high-quality break barrel single-shot air rifle features a sleek Turkish walnut stock, a golden trigger blade and a high-quality steel barrel, giving it a premium look. It has two-stage fully adjustable trigger system, SAS Shock Absorber System and the TruGlo fiber optic sights. It weighs around 8 lbs.
Ruger Targis Hunter Max .22
Price: $229.99
This rifle features a SilencAIR 5-chamber noise dampener, a rear fiber optic sight, a 3-9X 32 rifle scope and the Picatinny rail. The ambidextrous stock is built to withstand harsh conditions, making it suitable for target shooting and outdoor hunting of small game-like rodents.
SIG Sauer MPX .177 Cal CO2 Powered Air Rifle
Price: $179.99
This rifle comes with a 30-round magazine capable of holding .177 caliber lead pellets and a synthetic stock at the rear. It has a Picatinny rail for mounting optics above the barrel, and a short barrel. The rifle provides options for optics, like a red dot sight and a folding sight, both of which can be mounted on the optics rail.
Black Ops Sniper Rifle S – Hunting
Price: $179.99
Black Ops Sniper Rifle S comes with a bipod, a rifle scope and a suppressor. Its 4×32 scope is accurate, and with the bipod, it provides a complete setup for steady and precise shots. You can replace the scope with one of your preference, and the 6-inch tactical rail makes it easy to add your own optics. Instead of the old spring-powered system, the rifle uses modern power piston technology, giving smoother and better performance.