DIY 10/22 Takedown Mod/Kits

[Bljacque]

I'd like to query the HR forum regarding the Ruger 10/22. Specifically, conversion of the std mdl to a takedown. Around 2015 a company called Hunttown Arms developed a kit which replaced the V-block & the two Allen screws with a push button connect/disconnect device. The company went out of business in 2018. I know of the kit offered by AGP Arms but @ $225.00 + shipping, one might as well go a bit more & buy the Ruger factory takedown. I believe that Hunttown Arms kit was offered for $99.00. I'd like to know if any of the membership was fortunate enough to purchase one of the Hunttown kits & if so, what your assessment is of it.

 

[jmorris]

I hadn’t seen that one but did play with one of the butler creek packer stocks once.



I did buy the Ruger version but will be honest it’s just another in the collection. If I want a compact rifle I grab by SBR 10-22 with a folder on it. It’s not only more compact but also always ready to fire with the click of the safety vs assemble, load, then fire.

 

[Bljacque]

I hadn’t seen that one but did play with one of the butler creek packer stocks once.

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I did buy the Ruger version but will be honest it’s just another in the collection. If I want a compact rifle I grab by SBR 10-22 with a folder on it. It’s not only more compact but also always ready to fire with the click of the safety vs assemble, load, then fire.

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You've got a nice collection there. My interest in the Hunttown kit lies mostly in curiosity. I'd like a clearer picture of exactly how the Hunttown Arms kit was designed, how it performed & if their design could be replicated.

 

[jmorris]

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/03/25/diy-1022-takedown/

 

[Bljacque]

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/03/25/diy-1022-takedown/

Thanks, I caught that review too but unfortunately it only provides a good view of 1/2 of the takedown assy i.e. the two prongs/lugs that replace the hex screws. The female end in the forestock/barrel that replaces the v-blockend remains something of a mystery. I can guess at what the configuration is but it's only a guess.

 

[jmorris]

Looks like a “female” block that the pins mate with, that triangulate with the barrel and an internal latch that might be a 4th alignment dowel, that is released with the push button in the stock.



https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/03/25/diy-1022-takedown/

 

[N555]

I have both and I say don't bother unless it's critical that you have a 10/22 that can be halved and stowed for some reason.
If you get a 10/22 takedown and want to run an optic you will like need to mount the optic to the barrel to get consistent shots.