Chiappa Little Badger 500.255 | .22 LR | 16.5 in | Desert Sand

The Chiappa Little Badger 500.255 is a lightweight, ultra-compact break-action rifle chambered for .22 LR. It features a 16.5-inch threaded barrel, a wire-frame steel stock with an integrated shell holder, and a quad Picatinny fore-end for optics or accessories. The rifle is finished in Desert Sand Cerakote and is designed for minimal weight and easy carry. For a practical optic under $1000, a low-power variable such as the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 pairs well for general use on this platform.

Suitable applications include backpacking and lightweight field use, and small-game hunting or informal target plinking where a compact, single-shot rifle is appropriate.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .22 LR.
• The action is a break-action single-shot design.
• The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is threaded at the muzzle for a 1/2×28 pattern.
• The rate of twist is 1:16".
• The finish is Desert Sand Cerakote.
• The frame is made from alloy and the barrel is steel.
• The stock is a wire frame steel design with an integrated shell holder.
• A quad Picatinny rail is fitted to the fore-end for optics and accessories.
• Sights include an M1-style front and an adjustable rear military-style sight.
• The rifle folds for compact storage to approximately a 17-inch configuration.
• Includes a nylon carry bag/backpack and a thread protector.
• The trigger system is a single action.
• UPC: 8053800944182.

The Little Badger is built to be carried and used where light weight and compactness matter. Its simple single-shot break-action and rail provision make it a straightforward platform for minimal-gear excursions, range time, or field use where a compact .22 LR is desirable.