The Rock Island Armory YTA (Youth to Adult) 22 LR bolt-action rifle is built for young shooters who are just getting serious about marksmanship. This .22 rifle grows with the shooter: it ships with an adjustable length of pull set at a standard 12 inches, and comes with spacers that let you customize fit as your kid gets taller. That means one rifle can serve from early teens through adulthood without buying another gun—a smart move for families who hunt or shoot competitively.

The YTA keeps things straightforward on the trigger end. You get a fixed front sight with a hooded bead ramp and an adjustable elevation rear leaf sight, so zeroing doesn't require optics (though you can add a scope mount if you prefer). The bolt action is reliable, safe, and forgiving—ideal for teaching proper fundamentals before moving to semi-automatics. The 10-round magazine comes standard; aftermarket 15- and 25-round magazines are available if you want more trigger time between reloads. The polymer stock features a rubberized butt pad that dampens recoil and the spacers integrate seamlessly, keeping everything compact and balanced.

At just under 7 pounds with an 18-inch barrel, the YTA is light enough for young hands to manage all day on the range or in the field. The blued and blackened finish resists corrosion. Trigger pull runs 4–6 pounds—crisp enough for precision work without being hair-trigger sensitive. Whether you're introducing a child to shooting sports, running a youth marksmanship program, or looking for a no-frills .22 trainer, the Rock Island Armory YTA delivers honest, affordable reliability.

The Rock Island Armory YTA (Youth to Adult) 22 LR bolt-action rifle is built for young shooters who are just getting serious about marksmanship. This .22 rifle grows with the shooter: it ships with an adjustable length of pull set at a standard 12 inches, and comes with spacers that let you customize fit as your kid gets taller. That means one rifle can serve from early teens through adulthood without buying another gun—a smart move for families who hunt or shoot competitively.

The YTA keeps things straightforward on the trigger end. You get a fixed front sight with a hooded bead ramp and an adjustable elevation rear leaf sight, so zeroing doesn't require optics (though you can add a scope mount if you prefer). The bolt action is reliable, safe, and forgiving—ideal for teaching proper fundamentals before moving to semi-automatics. The 10-round magazine comes standard; aftermarket 15- and 25-round magazines are available if you want more trigger time between reloads. The polymer stock features a rubberized butt pad that dampens recoil and the spacers integrate seamlessly, keeping everything compact and balanced.

At just under 7 pounds with an 18-inch barrel, the YTA is light enough for young hands to manage all day on the range or in the field. The blued and blackened finish resists corrosion. Trigger pull runs 4–6 pounds—crisp enough for precision work without being hair-trigger sensitive. Whether you're introducing a child to shooting sports, running a youth marksmanship program, or looking for a no-frills .22 trainer, the Rock Island Armory YTA delivers honest, affordable reliability.