Practical range impressions on the Derya TM22 with a focus on handling, control, consistency, and why it works as a useful rimfire training rifle.
If you've been shopping in the rimfire lane, you've probably noticed the same thing I did: a lot of .22LR rifles look similar on paper, but they do not feel the same once you're actually running them.
This write-up is about the Derya TM22 from the perspective that matters most, real use. Not a spec-sheet flex. Not marketing poetry. Just what stood out in handling, control, and overall repeatability when it's doing what a rimfire rifle should do: let you stack reps without turning your range day into a troubleshooting session.
The TM22's biggest strength is that it's light and easy to live with. That sounds basic, but it matters. A rifle that feels effortless is the one you'll actually grab when you've only got an hour and you want work, not drama.
It transitions quickly, it does not feel nose-heavy, and it's the kind of setup where you can focus on fundamentals instead of fighting the platform.
This is where the TM22 makes the best case for itself. It's easy to shoulder, easy to move, and it stays predictable when you start picking up pace. If you're trying to clean up your trigger press, sight tracking, and follow-through, the TM22 supports that mission without getting in the way.
Rimfire is always the lane where I keep my skepticism turned up. Ammo can be inconsistent, and some platforms are less forgiving than others. My experience here was straightforward: the TM22 did what it needed to do and let the session stay focused on shooting instead of babysitting.
Takeaway: it felt repeatable, string to string, without turning into a malfunction appreciation seminar.
If you're a newer shooter, the TM22 makes sense because it's approachable and forgiving. If you've been at this a while, it's a solid way to get meaningful reps in without burning centerfire money every range trip. And if you just want something that's fun to run and easy to grab, this is the kind of rifle that tends to earn range time.
The TM22 does not try to be a science project. It's set up to be easy, and that's the win. Rimfire shines when it lets you practice more, stay consistent, and keep the day moving. This one delivers that easy button feel that makes you want to keep shooting it.
The Derya TM22 lands where a rimfire rifle should: simple, shootable, and worth taking out often. It's the kind of platform that supports skill-building and keeps range days productive without chewing up your budget.
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As always, I'll see you on the high ground or in the next video. RazorMP out.
