Chiappa Little Badger | .22 WMR | 16.5″ | 500.110

The Chiappa Little Badger is an ultra-compact, single-shot break-action rifle chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum designed for lightweight transport and simple field use. It features a 16.5″ threaded steel barrel, a folding wire-frame stock with an integrated cartridge holder and a compact profile intended for pack and trail carry. The forend includes Picatinny rails for mounting optics or accessories; an M1-style adjustable rear sight is provided for basic iron-sight use.

Suggested optic: a low-profile red-dot or compact prism such as the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 pairs well with the Little Badger and remains well under $1,000 while preserving the rifle’s compact handling and sight picture.

Common applications: varmint hunting and packable range/plinking use where minimizing weight and bulk are priorities.

Product Specifications

• Chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum.
• The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is steel with a threaded muzzle.
• The muzzle thread is 1/2″-28 for compatible muzzle devices or thread protector use.
• The action is a break-action (single-shot) design.
• The stock is a folding wire-frame type with an integrated cartridge holder.
• The rifle includes a Picatinny quad rail on the forend for optics and accessory mounting.
• The rear sight is an M1-style adjustable unit for elevation and windage.
• The trigger is a single-action system.
• The finish is matte black / blued.
• The rifle is configured for right-hand shooters.
• Includes nylon carry bag / backpack and a threaded barrel protective cap.
• UPC: 8053670711013.

The Little Badger is purpose-built to be a light, easily stowed rifle that remains straightforward to operate in the field. Its folding wire stock and integrated cartridge holder reduce carried bulk while the threaded barrel and Picatinny rails provide options for optics and muzzle accessories. For anyone needing a highly portable rimfire in .22 WMR for small-game or varmint work and occasional range use, this design prioritizes simplicity and portability.

Owners and reviewers commonly praise the Little Badger for its packability and lightweight, foldable design and note it offers excellent value for lightweight varmint hunting and recreational field use.

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