rodinal220
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Im kinda partial to my Remington No#4 Rolling Block and my 1915 Stevens Favorite.
Take Down .22LR Rifles
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Carl N. Brown
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My .22 LR Marlin 29M Mountie lever-action and .22 Mag Taurus 73 pump-action are usually left assembled. I do have a Armalite AR7 as a take-along when I might not want to pack a full length gun case in the truck. Better to have what I consider a lesser gun with me on the mountain, than nothing at all.
I would consider a take down .22 rifle as a backup, not my primary .22 rifle.
I would consider a take down .22 rifle as a backup, not my primary .22 rifle.
mdauben
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If you are looking for an absolute minimum in size and weight (perhaps for backpacking or canoe camping) and are willing to sacrifice some "shootability" I would go with the Papoose or the AR-7. If you are just looking for something a bit easier to pack and store (car/truck/RV/boat) then the 10/22 TD or the SA-22 would get my nod. They are a bit heavier and bulkier than the previous suggestions, but IMO feel more like "real" rifles once assembled.
Here is a rival to a take-down rifle. I know this is a rifle thread and I carry rifles whenever I expect to need them for longer ranges, but in this configuration, it's accurate for plinking and small game to impressive distances. The Bushnell Red-Dot Mini has a clear view and small, bright dot. Batteries last hundreds of hours and the fixed sights are usable when it's removed from the rail.
The backstrap is stippled. Grips are Pachmayr with a front strap extender consisting of a Bianchi Speed Strip. It tucks away nicely in a back pack and fits a modified holster for belt carry. Trigger is very smooth and about 3 lbs.
The backstrap is stippled. Grips are Pachmayr with a front strap extender consisting of a Bianchi Speed Strip. It tucks away nicely in a back pack and fits a modified holster for belt carry. Trigger is very smooth and about 3 lbs.
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cluttonfred
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I have an original wood and blued steel Papoose and have always liked it except for the sights. I learned recently that you can get Tech Sights for the Papoose like on this plastic and stainless one:
When I get home from overseas I plan to give that old gun a makeover, refinish the stock, add a buffer, sling and those sights. Think of it as a poor man's PDW. ;-)
When I get home from overseas I plan to give that old gun a makeover, refinish the stock, add a buffer, sling and those sights. Think of it as a poor man's PDW. ;-)
Tommy Medlin
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Had my Norinco at a turkey shoot (rifle session) and a guy walked up and said"hey,nice Browning". I said nah,just a cheap imitation ! He was flabbergasted !!
Scrumbag
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Take down FN Trombone pump is fun too!
i love the idea of the papoose. aside from the aforementioned backpacking type gun, i also really like being able to switch between an integrally suppressed barrel and a regular barrel.
unfortunately, when i test fired one i was about to buy, it wasn't reliable. at all. so i passed. but i'd really like one eventually.
unfortunately, when i test fired one i was about to buy, it wasn't reliable. at all. so i passed. but i'd really like one eventually.
Jackal
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I was looking for a takedown .22. Then I found the Chipmunk rifles. Its tiny size and weight makes a takedown obsolete. I'm 6" tall and I can shoot it as well as any other rifle.
Domino
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SKILCZ said:
Thanks, the point of impact change is actually pretty minor on my Papoose. You will typically see no more than 1/2-3/4" shift (if any) when removing and replacing the barrel. Thatis not enough to miss your target for most animals you would be shooting. Also, you could use the factory irons or get Tech Sights for one and there will not be any shift in POI. For me, I'd rather have the scope as it dramatically increases my ability to shoot smaller animals and longer ranges. I added a picatinny rail because it was more solid that the factory air gun rail and I wanted a scope. This made the irons useles sso I removed them. I plan to get a set of high sights that will allow me to use them with the scope removed as it has QD rings.
As far as magazines go, it can go either way honestly. If you are using a semi-auto or bolt action with a tube mag, once that mag gets dented it could severlely limit it or ruin it. With detachables, you are good as long as you bring a few extras. At the worst its still an auto ejecting single shot. Or you could just go with a really simple single shot from the get go. Savage, Crickett, Henry and Marlin all make tiny bolt actions with irons. Also Chiappi is coming out with the little badger pretty soon...
http://www.chiappafirearms.com/products/136
Just about any rifle is a take down if you take the stock off of it. Some are shorter than others but most cut the OAL in half w/o the stock. Heck, a regular 10/22 breaks down with one screw if you leave off the barrel band (which is not needed.)
45_auto
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The Taurus/Rossi pumps (3 of them) and Browning SA-22 made the Chipmunks obsolete around my house. Either of them fit nicely into a 20" Ace case (10" shorter than a Chipmunk), and literally assemble in seconds. The grand kids like the pumps just because they don't have a disconnector. They can hold the trigger down and it shoots as you cycle the pump.
Speedo66
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I had an AR-7, and despite 2 vacations to the factory, it, and almost every other one, regardless of brand, was a jam-0-matic.
Yours works great? You should bet the lottery, you're that lucky. But don't you think there's a reason it's been through 4 different manufacturers?
The Marlin Papoose was like a breath of fresh air after that disaster. Great gun, less than 4lbs., and stainless. Love it almost as much as my K-T Sub2K, which, along with several mags, fits in a laptop computer shoulder bag.
Yours works great? You should bet the lottery, you're that lucky. But don't you think there's a reason it's been through 4 different manufacturers?
The Marlin Papoose was like a breath of fresh air after that disaster. Great gun, less than 4lbs., and stainless. Love it almost as much as my K-T Sub2K, which, along with several mags, fits in a laptop computer shoulder bag.
chicharrones
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I just noticed for the first time that Ruger doesn't have the Charger on their website anymore. A little internet searching shows it has been discontinued a few months back. Bummer.
flylo
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I have a Browning copy & it shoots great, is slim , has a 2 compartment case. This would be my choice & it fits in or straps to a pack easy & is light.
What is a reasonable price currently for an excellent condition Browning SA-22 that is made in Belgium? I hate to buy from China (Norinco), but at the same time, if it functions well, is much cheaper, and is going to be toted around in a bag, I would be a little hesitant to ding up a nice Belgian SA-22. Hard to use such a pretty and well refined gun as a backpack beater.
Back in the 1980s, Ramline made a folding stock and a barrel take down kit for the Ruger 10/22. Ramline also had a steel lined plastic 16" bbl. I wanted to make my 10/22 into a pack rifle. I cut the fore stock of Ramline stock off to lighten it and eventually took the pistol grip off. It made a very small package with the 16" bbl.
With pistol grip
With out the pistol grip. Notice the thumb screw on the bottom for quickly taking the action out of the stock.
Here is what the barrel take down thing looks like. It replaces the "V" block then uses a thumb screw to attach and detach the barrel. It worked well..
With pistol grip
With out the pistol grip. Notice the thumb screw on the bottom for quickly taking the action out of the stock.
Here is what the barrel take down thing looks like. It replaces the "V" block then uses a thumb screw to attach and detach the barrel. It worked well..
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marsofold
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Not a takedown, but a stainless 10-22 just as compact...
I've had an Ar7 for 30+ years. This collapsible stock and take off barrel make it a lot more compact than the bulky floating stock it comes with. This one ride in my ATV most of the time now. Back in the 1970s I lived in a tent in the north woods one summer and used this quite often to get meat.
I think Henry Arms (who now makes the Ar7) should come out with a more conventional style Ar7 for people who want a take down but not necessarily a survival rifle.
I think Henry Arms (who now makes the Ar7) should come out with a more conventional style Ar7 for people who want a take down but not necessarily a survival rifle.
sirgilligan
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The serial number is on the bottom of the barrel near the forearm. I didn't know it was there until last year.
It has, I guess, around 400 - 500 rounds through it. My first gun.
NWCP
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I really like my Browning SA22. It is light weight, accurate and well made. Having a tubular magazine isn't a disadvantage when it comes to a small game hunting rifle and the iron sights are just right for rabbit, squirrel and other small edibles. Having a quality breakdown rifle is a good thing. The Browning is one of the better out there.
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