Winchester's name on a .22 lever gun is enough to make a lot of shooters stop and look. The Ranger is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and has a 20 inch barrel, a satin oil finish on the stock and a matte black finish on the metal.

The satin oil finish is the quiet, low-gloss kind you see on working rifles. Matte black metal keeps glare down, which comes in handy if you hunt squirrels in the early light. A 20 inch barrel is handy and light, and the lever action lets you run follow-up shots quickly.

Rimfire levers are good for several tasks. They are fine for teaching new shooters, for working through squirrels in a woodlot and for shooting a pile of ammunition at the range on a lazy afternoon. The cost per round is small, so you can practice without a second thought.

Choose the Ranger if you want the Winchester name and a no-fuss finish. It is sold new. The rifle ships to your local FFL dealer, who completes the background check before you take it home.