Calibre guide
.22 LR is an affordable rimfire calibre for high-volume practice and small game where permitted. Find rimfire rifles, ammunition, light suppressors and correct scope mounting.
Find products →For practice and small game where the calibre and load are permitted. Not approved for roe deer, red deer or moose.
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Section 15 restricts .22 LR sporting rifles to species up to the size of a hare, excluding hare itself. This is not blanket permission for every smaller species; the season, species and humane use still matter.
No. They are different cartridges. Follow the chamber marking and manufacturer manual even when the same rifle model is offered in both calibres.
Editorial content reviewed 2026-10-04. Rules: directorate guidance with reference to Lovdata sections 15–16. Check the current wording before hunting.
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