{"id":193544,"date":"2024-04-07T13:39:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T18:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=193544"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:07:08","slug":"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield&#8217;s 2020 Rimfire Rifles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">16<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every shooter deserves a great bolt-action .22. I have several classic 1960s bolt actions in my safe and they are shot more than all my other rifles combined. That&#8217;s why Springfield&#8217;s new 2020 Rimfire rifles are intriguing. They fill the void left since (what seems like) the 1960s for a quality bolt-action .22 that brings out the best in your shooting skills. They are accurate, high quality, and available on a budget or with a heirloom-quality walnut stock.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-7-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" class=\"wp-image-193839\" title=\"Review: Springfield's Fine 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-7-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-7-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-7-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-2020-rimfire\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">2020 Rimfire<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-20-matte-blued-barrel\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">20&#8243; Matte-Blued Barrel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chromed-bolt-action\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Chromed Bolt-Action<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2020-rimfire-rifle-modern-safety\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">2020 Rimfire Rifle: Modern Safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-10-22-style-rotary-magazine\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">10\/22-style Rotary Magazine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-remington-700-style-trigger\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Remington 700-style Trigger<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-remington-triggers-and-ruger-mags-is-anything-original-here\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Remington Triggers and Ruger Mags? Is anything original here?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-stock-options-for-the-2020-rimfire-rifle\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Stock Options For the 2020 Rimfire Rifle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-shootability\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Shootability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-could-be-better\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">What Could Be Better?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-who-is-the-2020-rimfire-for\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Who Is The 2020 Rimfire For?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-everyone-should-own-a-good-22\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" data-level=\"2\">Everyone Should Own A Good .22<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me introduce you to the  2020 Rimfire and you&#8217;ll understand why I think you deserve to have this heirloom-quality rifle in your quiver.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" class=\"wp-image-194169\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1-400x185.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2020 Rimfire Rifles come with 5 stock options, including this sage-colored synthetic stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2020-rimfire\">2020 Rimfire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At a glance, the 2020 Rimfire comes with either a synthetic stock or a walnut stock with a satin finish. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/firearms\/rifles\/bolt-action\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\">bolt-action<\/a> receiver melds into a 20&#8243; barrel with a Picatinny rail. The rotary magazine is a standout feature, and it includes a generously sized carry bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking closer, though, the features are surprising. I&#8217;ll start with the barrel and work back through the firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-12-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield rimfire with Ruger rotary mags\" class=\"wp-image-193834\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-12-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-12-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-12-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-12-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This rifle uses flush-fitting Ruger 10\/22-style rotary mags<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-matte-blued-barrel\">20&#8243; Matte-Blued Barrel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was surprised to read that the barrel is 20 inches long because it handles like a shorter gun. I have the Classic model, which is fitted with a walnut stock, and it balances so well that I thought the barrel must be more like 18&#8243;. Many rimfires with longer barrels are forward-heavy, which makes it hard for youths to hold them. But my daughter easily shot this gun handheld.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-13-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Woman shooting Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle\" class=\"wp-image-193833\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-13-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-13-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-13-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-13-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 20&#8243; barrel is well balanced with the stock; even my young daughter could shoulder and shoot without bending backward to balance it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Classic model has a #1 sporter-contoured barrel, while the 2020 Rimfire Target model has a straight heavy barrel. Both are chrome steel and button rifled. The barrel has 6 grooves with a 1:16&#8243; right-hand twist. It&#8217;s also free-floated in the stock and has a matte-blued finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Target model comes with a 1\/2&#8243;-28 threaded barrel. One improvement I&#8217;d like to see is a threaded barrel on the Classic model.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle with optic\" class=\"wp-image-193835\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bolt is plated with white chrome for smoothness and easy cleaning.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chromed-bolt-action\">Chromed Bolt-Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bolt is the perfect upgrade to the rimfire rifles of the last century. It&#8217;s crafted from 4140 steel and coated with high-polished white chrome. The chrome is terrific because fouling practically falls off it and it is highly corrosion-resistant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its chrome plating makes it slide smoothly in the matte-blued receiver, and the bolt&#8217;s tailend is also matte-blued. The bolt release button is in the expected place, on the rear left, and is low-profile. The bolt handle tapers with a ball on the end and has a short 60\u00b0 throw. The ball looks great with the Classic, but it can also be unscrewed and upgraded. It comes standard with an &#8220;interrupted&#8221; Picatinny rail over the action. The rail is cut away above the receiver to allow shells to eject freely.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle with warm light shining on wood\" class=\"wp-image-193843\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bolt release button is found in the customary place on the left side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Currently, the 2020 Rimfire is only available with right-handed actions, though the interrupted pic rail is cut away on both the left and right sides. Maybe we&#8217;ll see a left-handed option in the near future. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1-1024x324.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194164\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1-1024x324.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1-400x127.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1-150x48.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1-768x243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-3-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An &#8220;interrupted&#8221; Picatinny rail is included with the 2020 Rimfire, and it&#8217;s cutaway on both the right and left sides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mine is fit with Talley scope rings, and Springfield offers very low-profile Picatinny-compatible rings on the 2020 Rimfire webpage, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle with Leupold optic\" class=\"wp-image-193840\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Talley makes compatible low-profile scope rings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2020-rimfire-rifle-modern-safety\">2020 Rimfire Rifle: Modern Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-position cross-bolt safety switch is situated on the bolt&#8217;s right side, and is &#8220;push-to-fire&#8221;. Unlike many .22 rifles, this safety switch makes the 2020 Rimfire a good trainer for center-fire rifles which mostly have this style of safety. When the safety is engaged, you see a white dot, or a red dot when the safety is disengaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many modern centerfire rifles, the action can be opened with the safety engaged to empty the chamber more safely. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle two-position bolt safety\" class=\"wp-image-193841\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The two-position crossbolt safety can be engaged even when opening the bolt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-22-style-rotary-magazine\">10\/22-style Rotary Magazine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike all the bolt-action .22s I&#8217;ve owned and fired, the 2020 Rimfire works from a rotary magazine that is flush with the stock&#8217;s base. It holds ten rounds and is cross-compatible with Ruger 10\/22 mags. This is a really cool design choice. My other classic .22s use stick <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/accessories\/magazines\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\">magazines<\/a> that hang down from the receiver and are easily snagged, or they have a tube magazine that is slow to reload.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-2-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194163\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-2-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-2-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cross-compatible with the Ruger 10\/22, these 10-round mags offer fast reloads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, flush with the stock and receiver, the magazine release is just in front of the trigger guard. There is no chance of pressing it mistakenly, and the mag drops away smoothly when it&#8217;s time to reload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The included Springfield-brand rotary mag works flawlessly. I found that Ruger-brand 10\/22 mags work fine in the 2020 Rimfire, though your mileage may vary with other brands. I have a 25-round 10\/22 Pro-Mag that fits but only cycles if I push it forward as I work the action. Winchester also uses 10\/22 mags in their bolt-action Xpert .22 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/winchesters-wildcat-22-the-new-semi-auto-king\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wildcat semi-auto<\/a> .22. I tried using the Wildcat mags in the 2020 Rimfire, and they fit and cycled fine, but they are difficult to remove from the 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remington-700-style-trigger\">Remington 700-style Trigger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> A single-stage and adjustable trigger is a fine feature for any bolt-action gun, and mine is crisp, and releases reliably at just over 4 lbs out of the box. It can be set as low as 3lbs, however, and up to about 7lbs. For my hunting and plinking, it&#8217;s really a good trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the trigger on the 2020 Rimfire Rifle with a walnut stock.\" class=\"wp-image-193837\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trigger is adjustable and compatible with Remington 700 after-market triggers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, it&#8217;s styled after the Remington 700 with the same hanger system. That means you can drop in any of the myriad after-market triggers for the 700. Coupled with the target model&#8217;s free-floated bull barrel, this trigger system could make a formidable setup for long-range rimfire shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remington-triggers-and-ruger-mags-is-anything-original-here\">Remington Triggers and Ruger Mags? Is anything original here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bolt seems original, but it&#8217;s probably a derivative of something else, too. And that&#8217;s great! Why reinvent the wheel? And the option to use an excellent trigger from another manufacturer is awesome. There are so many Ruger 10\/22 mags out there, why should this rifle use anything else? This rifle&#8217;s universal compatibility, like AR-15s, is its greatest feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stock-options-for-the-2020-rimfire-rifle\">Stock Options For the 2020 Rimfire Rifle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Above, I said the 2020 Rimfire comes with a synthetic stock or a walnut stock, but that was a gross simplification. The Target model is styled after Springfield&#8217;s Model 2020 Waypoint rifle and comes with a reinforced polymer stock with a vertical grip and tall comb in your choice of black or speckled sage. Remember, it has a free-floated bull barrel and includes sling studs fore and aft with a thin rubber butt pad. The black version starts at just $434 with the Sage ringing up at $499 (though I bet both will be less on the street).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194172\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-9-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most basic version includes this well-appointed black synthetic stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 2020 Rimfire Classic sports a variety of Turkish Walnut stocks. They all have a satin finish, but you get to choose the grade of walnut used to make your gun. This is another feature of the last century that we rarely see from an American manufacturer these days. You may have chosen the grade of wood for your fancy Italian over-under shotgun, and now you can match it with your .22 LR bolt-action rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1-1024x329.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194165\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1-1024x329.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1-400x129.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1-150x48.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each walnut stock has a satin finish. This one appears to be the basic Select wood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Grades include Select, Grade A, Grade AA, and Grade AAA, starting at $640 and topping out at $1099 MSRP. My old bolt guns from the 60&#8217;s fit firmly in the Select class. The unit I&#8217;ve been shooting appears to be Grade AAA and features beautifully figured contrasting grain structure &#8212; much like I see on high-end shotguns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1-1024x382.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194167\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1-1024x382.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1-400x149.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1-768x287.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-6-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the highly figured AAA-grade Turkish walnut stock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end truly enhances the gripability. It&#8217;s the style that feels soft under your palm rather than abrasive like that on many cheaper American guns. Springfield manufactures this rifle in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Profile of the butt stock with highly figured walnut wood grain.\" class=\"wp-image-193838\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The highly figured AAA stock in real life. The butt pad is comfortably sticky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The rubber butt pad is appropriately thin. The Classic weighs 6lbs 3oz plus optics (7lbs 7oz for the Target), so there isn&#8217;t much recoil from shooting .22 long rifle cartridges. The pad serves well, though, to keep the gun in place on your shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Checkering on forend of Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle\" class=\"wp-image-193836\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s got checkering on the forend and under the palm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shootability\">Shootability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield offers &#8220;a rock-solid 1&#8243; accuracy guarantee \u2014 for a three-shot group at 50 yards with quality match-grade factory ammunition, in the hands of a skilled shooter.&#8221; For me, the 2020 Rimfire didn&#8217;t disappoint. I favor CCI Mini-Mag ammo and out of the box the rifle performed better than 1&#8243; at 50 yards. Mine came mounted with a Leupold VX Freedom 3-9&#215;40 scope in Talley rings and it was on target out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle on the range\" class=\"wp-image-194168\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This gun was on-target out of the box with a Leupold scope. Here it is on the Vortex Switchback tripod.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More impressive to me than the 1&#8243;-at-50-yards-guarantee is its headshot-only performance on tiny pine squirrels. I&#8217;ve hunted with this rifle several times for birds, bunnies, and squirrels, and it makes bulls-eyes every time (thus preserving the most meat on a tiny critter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sig-mcx-regulator-two-gun-match-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\">[VIDEO] SIG MCX Regulator \u2013 Is It Competitive In a Two Gun Match?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle on grass with bird\" class=\"wp-image-194185\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-11-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The checkering and balance add to this rifle&#8217;s precision, allowing me to make off-hand shots on roughed grouse far off in the woods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle on ground with squirrel\" class=\"wp-image-194177\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Headshots on pine squirrels are better than holes in paper, and this gun delivered every time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And again, the balance is great for walking through the woods. It sits well with the receiver in my hand and it balances and swings so well I thought for sure it was shorter than the listed 20&#8243;. That balance was clutch for off-hand headshots to the tops of fir trees from the meadows below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Shooter with gun and dog\" class=\"wp-image-194176\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We brought home a lot of squirrels with this rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, I carried it in the rain more often than not. The walnut stock remains in perfect condition and I dried the metal components with a rag and wiped it all with oil. The blueing remains flawless without showing any rust. I love the quick-release bolt for cleaning and drying, too. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifle in warm light with closeup on matte-blued finish\" class=\"wp-image-193842\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Besides the chromed bolt, all the hardware sports a matte-blued finish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, I like this rifle a whole lot and it just goes to show that performance isn&#8217;t the only thing that makes a gun great. I love hunting with it, and I love watching my kids shoot it. They know it&#8217;s new, which makes it better in their minds than my old &#8217;60s guns, but they also get to see the classic styling and fine wood and learn more about what makes a great gun.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"roughed grouse closeup\" class=\"wp-image-194180\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-2-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-2-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-10-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a crazy closeup of the roughed grouse above. Maybe proof that birds are dinosaurs?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-could-be-better\">What Could Be Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing, right out of the box, I was disappointed that the barrel on the classic model isn&#8217;t threaded for a suppressor. I&#8217;m hard-pressed to buy a non-suppressable gun these days. Still, the 20&#8243; barrel puts the report from standard .22 ammo far enough away that my ears don&#8217;t feel any effect&#8230;but maybe that speaks more about my hearing damage than the characteristics of the gun.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194166\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-5-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2020 Rimfire rifles each come with a spacious soft case with interior pockets for mags and ammo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d also like to see QD sling studs &#8212; especially on the Target model. I like that QD mounts are flush with the stock of the gun and that they are easier to use. I also like the sling options with QD mounts. These would put this gun firmly in the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"profile view of the left side of the entire rifle with a scope. It is sitting atop a red pole with a grassy hillside behind.\" class=\"wp-image-193832\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles: Accuracy &amp; Quality, Budget &amp; Heirloom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Springfield-2020-Rimfire-Levi-Sim.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Classic model does not include iron sights, but it deserves a scope anyway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m on the fence about the lack of iron sites on the Classic model. Using a scope for hunting is optimal, but on long walks, I miss the iron sites on my &#8217;60s guns. But, including the pic rail is a huge plus, and I definitely love shooting it with optics, so I really can&#8217;t complain. Plus, a scope looks good and balances the wider body around the rotary magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-the-2020-rimfire-for\">Who Is The 2020 Rimfire For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love that I can get this gun with a terrific trigger, free-floated barrel, and excellent action anywhere from $434 to $1099. That makes it less costly than comparable CZ rimfire rifles that don&#8217;t even come with a Picatinny rail, let alone drop-in triggers and rotary mags. So it&#8217;s really ideal for anyone who needs an adult-level .22 rifle. 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Since you can change the scope bases, it&#8217;d be a great option for long-range shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a 13.45-inch length of pull, it&#8217;d be a great lifetime gun for a maturing youth. My 12-year-old handles it well, but my 7-year-old needs a couple of years, and it fits me comfortably, too. I expect my grandkids to be looking for these at estate sales and pawn shops like I do with the &#8217;60s guns now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;d also be a good gun for a long-range shooter. It&#8217;s got the features and the stock with room to grow in trigger upgrades and optics. 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Its exceptional trigger, compatibility, and out-of-the-box accuracy are hard to beat. <a href=\"http:\/\/&lt;a href=' target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfields-2020-rimfire-rifles-accuracy-quality-budget-heirloom\" title=\"Springfield's 2020 Rimfire Rifles\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/model-2020-series-rifles\/model-2020-rimfire-rifles\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica' target='_blank' class='clickTracking' campaign='Springfield 2020 Rimfire'&gt;Springfield's 2020 Rimfire&lt;\/a&gt;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springfield&#8217;s 2020 Rimfire could be the gun you shoot for a lifetime and pass on to a young shooter afterward. 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