10/22 takedown Accuracy Testing

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This is the second 10/22 takedown that I have owned. The first one was the original model with the stainless barrel but when I saw this model with the stainless threaded barrel I had to have it. I have had it for a couple weeks now and have fired a couple hundred rounds of bulk ammo through it without one hiccup. I decided to take it out in back yard today for some accuracy testing with return to zero check. After every three rounds I took the barrel off and put it back on to look for accuracy shift. Here are the results...

1/4/15- rainy with slight wind 75 degrees.

Ammo- federal bulk 36gr high velocity

Optic- Bushnell banner 1.5-4.5x32

Distance- 40yards, shooting off the hood of my truck

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When I put the gun together initially the lockup was decently tight although it could have been tighter. Here is the first group... roughly centered with one flier that could have been me.

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The second time it still seemed to lockup ok but notice a slight shift to the right.

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The third time I noticed the lockup was pretty loose but decided to shoot it anyway. I'm guessing the third shot is off the paper...

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Instead of shooting the fourth group with similar results I turned the nut one click causing a much tighter lockup. This was the best group of them all and also the tightest lockup so maybe it needs a nice tight lockup for best results...

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All in all very happy with these results. What do you think?










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It's known with these TD's that a tight fit is needed for proper accuracy. Snug it up until it almost won't close and you'll have it just right. Then leave it alone, no need to mess with it once it's set.
 
This>>>>

That has been a well known fact since John Browning invented the take-down SA-22 in 1914.
The Ruger works just like the Browning design.

Set the sleeve as tight as you can and still turn the barrel into position to lock the lock.

Then slam the bolt on an empty chamber a few times to settle the threads before continuing accuracy testing.

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^^^^^ Which is the procedure Ruger describes in the owner's manual.

I purchased a TD for my son and am confident enough in its return to zero to remove both the barrel and scope after each outing. The levers on the QD rings are clockable, allowing for reasonably consistent torque.

If you're testing for accuracy, you really need an actual target and better rest than a pickup truck affords.
 
I got mine so tight that I almost couldn't get it apart.:what:

I ended up adjusting it to the point the release lever started getting tight then backed off a click or 2.
 
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