10-22 takedown

[critter]

At my local 'crack' dealer this am and he had just gotten in a new Ruger 10-22 takedown model for sale. (It won't last long!)

The takedown part is neat (IF that is what you need-I don't). Easy to take down and easy to put back. Makes it VERY compact.

Only problem I saw was that there was quite a space between the 2 halves of the stock. Much more gap than I would have thought. Guess it won't cause a problem, but doesn't look good to me.

Otherwise, a 'normal' 10-22. A bit more pricey than the 'solid' ones.

 

[mdauben]

At my local 'crack' dealer this am and he had just gotten in a new Ruger 10-22 takedown model for sale. (It won't last long!)

Heh! When they were first released, my FLGS got two hundred of the 10/22 TD rifles in, and they didn't last a week.

The takedown part is neat (IF that is what you need-I don't).

I don't need to stash my gun in the back of my bush plane, or in my BOB in anticipation of TEOTWAWKI, but I still find the take down feature useful. It makes storing the gun a bit easier, and I can carry it out the front door past my neighbors without flashing an obvious rifle case. The take down also makes it dead simple to clean the barrel from the breach instead of the muzzle.

Plus, the "kewl" factor just appeals to the geek in me!

 

[back40]

same here. i love my TD. not a necessary feature for me either, but i enjoy it just the same. a bag that doesn't scream rifle. can be stowed in any number of places or bags that full sized rifles can't and it does make cleaning easier. i added tech sights and a nice sling to mine.

 

[ECVMatt]

I sure enjoy mime and so does my son! They are a lot of fun.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Before you buy a takedown gun, shoot it. Then take it down and shoot it again. A lot of takedown guns need to be rezeroed every time you take them down.

 

[mdauben]

A lot of takedown guns need to be rezeroed every time you take them down.

Really? I have never heard anyone complain about this. In fact, every comment I've heard (in person and online) about the 10/22 TD has been marveling at how well they held zero through multiple assembly/disassembly cycles. I know mine holds zero just fine.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I've found more than one takedown gun that won't hold zero -- shoot it first.

 

[goon]

The 10/22 TD does have an adjustable spacer on the barrel to keep it tight and consistent when you remount it on the action. I borrowed a friend's for a weekend to try it out. Reliability was 100%, but we couldn't get it to shoot two bullets in the same hemisphere twice in a row.
Eventually I figured out that tightening the spacer up a little could help, but by then I had lost patience. The hot .22 casing that had bounced down inside my shoe and severely burned its way into my foot didn't help with that any.

 

[fragout]

I have been around the Ruger 10-22 ever since I was a youngster, and have always had a few of them thruout the yrs.

When the take down model came out, I just had to get my mitts on one, as I like the idea of a takedown 22lr ever since the AR7, but the AR7 itself didn't really achieve what I was lookin for in my purpose for it to begin with.

So far, the 10-22 TD has proven to be as reliable as the old 10-22 has been all these years, plus a few more good things.

Cleaning the bbl has a whole other easy feature to it now.

Much more discreet when hauling it around in public.....once the Ruger signature was removed from the bag.

No issues with loss of zero, as it simply doesn't loos zero....at least so far.

Future plans for it include a "22 rifle trainer", but am not sure yet if utilizing a decent sling as a shooting aid will hamper the take down design in any way. As of now, I have plenty of solid model 10-22's for this purpose.

Also have another TD that sports a threaded bbl for use with a can.

I would agree with the OP in regards to the unpleasant looks of the space right smack dab in the middle of the rifle. (Butt ugly IMO)

 

[back40]

i cleaned and lubed mine after purchase, then went and ran about 30 rounds through it just to check function and make sure there wasn't anything glaringly wrong with it.

the next step was to purchase and install the tech sights. zeroed at 50 yards, it'll shoot sub 1" groups with the irons.

since then, i've had it broken down and reassembled probably over 20 times with no loss of zero or accuracy. those concerns just don't seem to be warranted with the 10/22 TD.

 

[jmr40]

The Ruger has an adjustment ring that if tightened correctly will not result in the rifle losing zero when broken down. If not reassembled correctly it will cause problems.

The gap in the stock does not affect anything. The fit betwen the barrel and receiver is very tight. If put together right.

The very 1st rifles were priced about $75 higher than a standard SS rifle. I overpaid for mine, but bought the very 1st one I saw shortly after being introduced. Within a couple of months they were selling for only slightly more than standard rifles around here.

 

[HexHead]

... and I can carry it out the front door past my neighbors without flashing an obvious rifle case.

Do you really worry about that?

 

[HexHead]

They say you're supposed to cycle the bolt three times after attaching the barrel to make sure it's seated properly.

 

[jmr40]

and I can carry it out the front door past my neighbors without flashing an obvious rifle case.


Do you really worry about that?

I had to be 900 miles from home when the Zimmerman verdict was read. Lots of people anticipated possible riots, and I knew I would be driving through several large cities on my way home only days after the verdict.

Before leaving home I loaded the 10-22 TD along with a few 25 round mags in the case and put it in the car. In addition to the G-19 I made sure the Ruger logo stayed down and no one ever knew I had the rifle in the car. Looked just like another piece of luggage and it offered a little piece of mind. Fortunately for everyone things worked out peacefully. I can think of lots of uses for this little rifle.

 

[Old Dog]

I haven't noted a loss of zero (but then, I've only taken it out to the range three times since buying it last year) ... It's actually quite accurate, although, I will confess, the gap is sort of like a cosmetic blemish that just doesn't look quite right ...

 

[DammitBoy]

I got the mossy oak camo pattern take down 10/22 and just love it. It holds zero and shoots as well as any other 10/22.

Very pleased with the Ruger 25 round and 50 round mags - they feed reliably.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have had not real loss of zero. On the weekend I took the pictures of my son, we made several stops along the ATV ride to shoot and each time the rifle was right on.

 

[jmorris]

I have more than a few takedown guns and don't have problems keeping zero. Different brands of ammunition is another matter though.

 

[sappyg]

@ critter

That's exactly the way I see them. They're nice I'm sure but can't get past the extra cost because I really don't need to break one down.
If I did I really wouldn't care how the stock looked but, it sure would be nice to see one with a wood stock.

 

[tommy.duncan]

I have been looking into buying one of these. This post has some good info. Thanks to all the posters.

 

[Doc Mongo]

Glass

I picked one of these up for a screaming deal about a month ago. I really like it, and would like to put a scope on it. This being my first ever .22, I have no idea what to get.

I do know, however, that there is a size restriction for the TD due to the depth of the pocket in the carrying case.

Open to ideas!

 

[IndianaBoy]

I have one. Great little shooter. Mine holds zero. I used the tensioning ring and it is a snug fit when I put it together and then I hand cycle the action.

I put Tech Sights on mine as the factory rear sight is terrible. It's a shame that someone doesn't copy the factory irons on the CZ 452 now that CZ no longer makes their excellent tangent sight models.


Trigger is a little heavy, finish isn't as nice as my CZ. Not as accurate as my CZ but it's impressively accurate with good ammo considering it is a bone stock (except for sights) semi-auto 22lr.

Stainless and polymer, it will be my squirrel and rabbit hunting gun in inclement weather. And a fun rifle to train and practice with.

 

[danez71]

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since then, i've had it broken down and reassembled probably over 20 times with no loss of zero or accuracy. those concerns just don't seem to be warranted with the 10/22 TD.

The reason is because both the front and rear sight are mounted on the barrel therefore breaking it down wouldn't/shouldn't affect zero.

If a scope is added, its mounted on the receiver and zero could be affected although the reports on rimfirecentral have been overwhelmingly indicting that zero is held or very little scope adjustment needed.

 

[danez71]

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since then, i've had it broken down and reassembled probably over 20 times with no loss of zero or accuracy. those concerns just don't seem to be warranted with the 10/22 TD.

The reason is because both the front and rear sight are mounted on the barrel therefore breaking it down wouldn't/shouldn't affect zero.

If a scope is added, its mounted on the receiver and zero could be affected although the reports on rimfirecentral have been overwhelmingly indicting that zero is held or very little scope adjustment needed.


I have one and do like it. The TD feature isn't needed but its useful and cool. I only have the stock sights but will be getting a scope.

I sure enjoy mime and so does my son! They are a lot of fun.

Matt, is that a Ruger bag in a new bag color (tan)? Ive only seen black.



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[back40]

i understand this, and agree that reports have shown that ruger's mechanism (if properly adjusted from the beginning) pretty much eliminates this as a concern.