10/22 Takedown vs. Regular

[adcoch1]

I've played with the TD model at cabelas, and I'd like to have one for a survival kit for the boat or truck. Looks like it would do a lot better job than the ar7 i used for that job in the past.

My experience with 10-22s is from four different ones I've owned and a lot I've shot that were owned by friends.
I've seen ftf or fte with two out of maybe ten rifles i don't own, only one issue one time was related to anything but aftermarket mags. But I am batting .500 on ones I've owned. My first one was an '86 production standard model with the barrel band removed and a cheap old scope. It wasn't really accurate, but absolutely unstoppable with factory mags. Sold it stupidly. The next two were newer rifles, both purchased new, one wood stocked, one plastic, and neither would feed consistently. The plastic stocked one was a tack driver though. Both went down the road. Then my last one, a '78 production that ran flawlessly with all but a single butler creek 30 rnd, was super accurate in both the wood stock and the Butler Creek folding stock. But alas it was stolen by an ex friend who was battling alcoholism, and I haven't had the heart to get another all set up. May get a stainless takedown for boat camping though...

 

[Sistema1927]

Don't get me wrong, the take down model/feature works pretty well but there is a reason Browning puts the optional scope mount on the barrel of the SA rather then on the receiver.

I have both. World's apart.

My Browning has a barrel mounted scope, and it would be a nightmare if the scope was on the receiver. My Ruger TD doesn't wear a scope, but has Tech aperature sights and it is spot on each and every time that I reassemble it. Ruger's TD system is head and shoulders above Browning's.

 

[Manny]

My TD with Trijicon MRO is a true joy to shoot and I find it suitably accurate for any potential use I have. Maybe not pure target grade accuracy, but plenty good enough for my needs. I prefer red dot sights on .22's, I believe they are well matched to the range potential of the light carbines.

I really love the 10/22 TD's for the discretion they allow in transport. Transport a regular rifle and there's little question what it is you have. I dislike advertising to potential thieves that there are weapons in my house or vehicle. The TD carry bag also makes it very easy to pack all the gear needed for a day at the range in a quick grab bag. I also discovered after the purchase of the new Ruger PC9 carbine that I can easily fit both the 10/22 TD and the PC9 in the TD bag making for an even better grab & go bag. The TD also makes for easy and discrete storage at home.

I have other .22 rifles in my safe, but that is typically where they stay, while the TD goes to the range with me virtually every trip because it's so easy & convenient.

 

[Varminterror]

Something to mention, for those considering a 10/22 Take-down purchase for the reason of breech-to-muzzle cleaning: 20min and a drill bit will allow any 10/22 to be cleaned from the rear, with no outward appearance modification when assembled.

 

[Keyfer 55]

Got my 10/22 in the 80's. Love it.

 

[Llama Bob]

I've had a certain amount of experience with various 10/22s as an Appleseed instructor, and in my opinion they're all equal for field shooting but not for bench shooting. In the context of bench shooting, I think the top of the accuracy heap is the LVTs and other heavy barrel, free-float models along with various custom takes on the 10/22. Next up are regular sporters. Bringing up the rear are takedowns.

I'd put the total difference in capability between an average example the target models vs the takedown at between 1/2 and 1 MOA. But there's a lot of variation.

 

[Bushpilot]

in my opinion they're all equal for field shooting but not for bench shooting. In the context of bench shooting, I think the top of the accuracy heap is the LVTs and other heavy barrel, free-float models along with various custom takes on the 10/22. Next up are regular sporters. Bringing up the rear are takedowns.

I'd put the total difference in capability between an average example the target models vs the takedown at between 1/2 and 1 MOA. But there's a lot of variation.

I agree except I would estimate the difference in accuracy levels between the various 10-22 models to be greater.