Retay, the Turkish powerhouse behind some of the most wallet-friendly shotguns shaking up the market, just dropped a pair of .22 LR bolt-action rifles that punch way above their price class: the Asend Hunter and Sporter. These aren’t your grandpa’s plinkers—the Hunter rocks a tactical edge with a threaded barrel for suppressors, adjustable cheek riser, and Picatinny rails galore for optics and accessories, while the Sporter leans classic with a walnut-stained stock and sleek lines for that heirloom vibe. Both pack 18-inch barrels, 10-round magazines, and crisp triggers that rival pricier American-made rigs, all while keeping MSR under $400. In a world where entry-level rimfires from the Big Three often feel like overpriced relics, Retay’s importing savvy is delivering high-end traits—think sub-MOA potential with match ammo—without the sticker shock.

For the 2A community, this is a stealth win against the usual suspects trying to price out new shooters. Budget barriers are the real gateway drug to gun control; when a kid can grab a tack-driving .22 for less than a month’s worth of Starbucks, you’re breeding the next generation of responsible owners who graduate to centerfires. Retay’s move echoes the CZ 457 revolution—affordable accuracy that democratizes precision shooting, small game hunting, and NRL22 comps. Implications? Expect these to flood shelves at big-box stores, undercutting Savage and Ruger while forcing innovation. Pair one with a suppressor via the NFA tax stamp, and you’ve got an ultra-quiet trainer that makes AR dry-firing obsolete. Pro-2A purists might scoff at imports, but sales numbers don’t lie: quality at scale keeps the Second Amendment firing on all cylinders.

Bottom line, the Asend duo isn’t just rifles; it’s Retay flipping the script on budget as a dirty word. If you’re scouting for a do-it-all rimfire that won’t bankrupt you or bore you, hunt one down—they’re live now and poised to dominate the value throne. Who’s ready to plink?