The Hammerli Arms Force B1 (5800100) is a Sports South exclusive rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR, purpose-built for sport shooters, trainers, hunters, and parents introducing youth to the shooting sports who want a uniquely versatile toggle-style straight-pull platform combining classic brown adjustable wood stock aesthetics with modern quick-change barrel technology and suppressor-ready threading.
Key Features
- Part number: 5800100
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds
- Action: Toggle-style straight-pull bolt action
- Barrel length: 16.10 inches, threaded, black finish
- Barrel material: Carbon steel
- Barrel twist rate: 1 in 16.5 inches, right-hand
- Muzzle: Threaded 1/2x28
- Receiver: 7075 aluminum, black finish, integrated Picatinny rail
- Stock: Classic brown adjustable wood, length of pull adjustable
- Overall length: 35.5 to 37.4 inches
- Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz.
- Magazine: 10-round detachable box, compatible with Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines
- Trigger: Single-stage, adjustable pull weight 4.4 to 5.8 lbs.
- Safety: Crossbar safety
- Sights: None, Picatinny optic rail included
- Quick-change barrel system, toolless field operation
- Trigger group: Compatible with Ruger 10/22 aftermarket trigger components
- M-LOK positions available on underside handguard
Special Features
- The toggle-style straight-pull action replaces the traditional rotating bolt design with a unique toggle mechanism that allows the shooter to cycle the action with a simple rearward pull, producing a faster and smoother operating cycle than a conventional bolt-action rimfire while keeping the action exceptionally quiet, especially under suppressed fire.
- The toolless quick-change barrel system uses a knurled locking collar and a ball-bearing retention ring to release and swap barrels in seconds without any tools, allowing the shooter to transition between barrel lengths or move to a .22 WMR barrel when those become available, turning one rifle into a genuinely multi-purpose platform.
- The 7075 aluminum receiver is the same high-strength alloy used in aerospace applications, giving the Force B1 (5800100) a rigid, lightweight foundation that resists flex and maintains consistent accuracy under extended use.
- The integrated Picatinny rail runs the full length of the receiver and provides a solid, repeatable mounting surface for scopes, red dots, or magnifiers without requiring a separate base or riser.
- The Ruger 10/22-compatible magazine system and trigger group give the shooter immediate access to one of the largest aftermarket ecosystems in rimfire shooting, including extended magazines, upgraded trigger components, and a wide variety of accessories already available at most firearms retailers.
- The classic brown adjustable wood stock provides a traditional, warm aesthetic that sets this Sports South exclusive apart from the standard black synthetic configuration, while the adjustable length of pull allows the stock to fit a wide range of shooters from youth to full-size adults.
Practical Benefits
- The Hammerli Arms Force B1 (5800100) is an excellent training rifle for new and developing shooters of all ages, with the low cost of .22 LR ammunition, adjustable stock, and smooth straight-pull action combining to make extended range sessions accessible, affordable, and enjoyable.
- Parents looking to introduce youth to rifle shooting will find the adjustable length of pull allows the stock to grow with the shooter, making this a confidence-building choice that does not need to be replaced as the young shooter develops.
- The 1/2x28 threaded barrel makes the Force B1 suppressor-ready out of the box, and the smooth, quiet toggle-style action paired with subsonic .22 LR makes this one of the most suppressor-optimized rimfire platforms available at this price point.
- The quick-change barrel system adds long-term value by allowing the shooter to invest in one receiver and expand capabilities over time, reducing the need to purchase additional complete rifles for different applications.
- Sport shooters who already run Ruger 10/22 magazines and accessories will find the Force B1 integrates directly into their existing gear setup without any additional investment in magazines or accessories.
- The combination of classic brown wood stock, black receiver, and threaded black barrel gives this Sports South exclusive a distinctive two-tone appearance that stands apart from both traditional wood rifles and modern black polymer configurations, making it a practical choice for the shooter who wants something visually unique without sacrificing functionality.
- Hunters and pest control shooters will appreciate the compact 16.10-inch barrel, lightweight build, and suppressor-ready threading for quiet, effective work in the field with minimal disturbance.
The Hammerli Arms Force B1 (5800100) in .22 LR, with its 16.10-inch threaded barrel, Picatinny-railed black receiver, and classic brown adjustable wood stock, is a reliable pick for trainers, youth shooters, sport shooters, and rimfire enthusiasts who want a versatile, suppressor-ready platform with genuine caliber-conversion potential and a traditional aesthetic in a Sports South exclusive configuration.
| MANUFACTURER | UMAREX |
| MODEL | FORCE B1 |
| CALIBER | 22 LR |
| TYPE | RIFLE |
| IMPORTER | WALTHER ARMS |