You can shoot shorts, Longs, and long rifles but only the .22 Long rifles will cycle the weapon for semi-auto funtion. They do not offer a 22 Magnum version of this model, but there are many other .22 MAG rifles on the market. Id suggest you sttart yourself off with the .22LR Ruger 10/22 though, then move once you build knowledge and confidence. I prefer the blue box of federal .22 LR ammo for my 10/22, which I buy from academy. Roughly 500 rds for $23 with free shipping. Best of luck to you!

it will function with 22 LR ammo only 22 magnum ammo will not chamber

22 LR ONLY!!! I would recommend higher end as much as possible CCI and so forth. Should shoot just about any 22 LR you stuff into it!!! That being said you will have some issue from time to time with cheaper ammo. That holds true for most firearms! 100% reliability some people forget consists of the firearm and the ammo that firearm is shooting! Good luck Happy Shootin

it will function wit 22 LR ammo only 22 magnum ammo will not chamber

This is a 22LR Chambered Rifle Ray. Savage has introduced a new 22 Magnum/410 take down combo here : gunsamerica.com/blog/new-rifles-from-savage-shot-show-2016/

Hi Ray, Strictly .22LR ammo. There isn't a Magnum model.