Thoughts on Ruger Charger

[osteodoc08]

Thought about picking up a Ruger Charger as a fun gun/range gun. What's everyone's thought on this little thing? What's the practical purpose of it? Accuracy? Reliability?

 

[AKMtnRunner]

Have thought about getting one but I decided that having a small and accurate 22 pistol like a Buckmark or MK and a rifle covered all bases.

 

[ku4hx]

I fired on about a year ago and it was fun to shoot. I used it with the tripod extended and hitting what I wanted to was easy from a bench. Had there been one available at the time, I'd have bought it.

The thing is, we already have three .22 rifles and four .22 pistols and my wife wants a Ruger 1022 target model. I'm not opposed to buying anything just for the fun of it, but I really couldn't decide exactly what I would do with it.

I may buy one still, but for me it's one of those oddities that is fun but basically improves on nothing we already have.

 

[bigfatdave]

They're good for bench shooting, the ones I've handled seemed awkward for offhand or position use.

If I was building a 10/22 from scratch, I'd probably get a charger for a donor gun, but I'm just not a bench shooter. If you're invested in 10/22 parts/mags/tools, and do enjoy bench shooting, the Charger seems like a winner.

 

[M2 Carbine]

It's my relaxing gun.
I mostly use it when I feel like just sitting and trying to shoot small groups.

A while back I ran across this stock and bought it just because it's an attention getter.






The gun is accurate. Maybe more than my 10/22 rifles.





Standing. Shooting from the hip using a laser. (just for fun)

 

[ku4hx]

If I was building a 10/22 from scratch, I'd probably get a charger for a donor gun,

Now that's an interesting idea. But isn't the barrel kind of short? Or is it just the action you'd be starting with?

 

[anothernewb]

I think it's the most accurate gun I own - within the limits of the 22lr cartridge. It outshoots my buddy's 10/22 with his aftermarket barrel and other work done to it. inside 75 yards.

As my 14 (then 13) year old daughter put it. It's stupid accurate. Its the one gun I have that everyone I take to the range can shoot, and shoot well with little coaching.

I actually used it to get both my stepdaughters and wife accustomed to recoil and basic trigger skills before moving them to a handgun and then to their carry pieces. Worked like a charm.

 

[bigfatdave]

Now that's an interesting idea. But isn't the barrel kind of short? Or is it just the action you'd be starting with?

Just the reciever and some parts, if I was building from scratch the barrel would go to the parts-bin.

 

[osteodoc08]

Sounds like its got the accuracy and fun part down. I'm gonna keep a look out for one.

 

[PoserHoser]

Get it while you can they've been discontinued.

 

[M2 Carbine]

Get it while you can they've been discontinued.

Well I didn't know that.

Bottom line, I guess it wasn't selling.

Not that I intend selling mine, but the price just wemt up.

 

[osteodoc08]

Discontinued? Wow, that was a short run. How many years in production?

 

[M2 Carbine]

I bought the first one I ever saw in Jan. 08.
When I saw it I hadn't heard of them and bought it just because it looked "cool".

 

[tuckerdog1]

I love mine. The stock trigger is a bit gritty. Will eventually get around to replacing that. Very accurate though.

I looked for a long time to find one. When I saw a new one at a gun show, I jumped on it & paid full retail. Then as life seems to go, The very next week, I found a stainless model with a scope in a pawn shop. Like new condition & $100 less than I just paid for my blued one. I called a buddy and told him about the pawn shop find. He was already on his way to work. But diverted & nabbed it up.

Tuckerdog1

 

[wally]

Would make a nice SBR if you live in a state where they'll issue the $200 tax stamp.

I'd jump on one for such a purpose if I found one at a good price.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I would get one as a ready made SBR project. Get the stamp and drop it in a rifle stock. Too bad Michigan does not allow SBRs.

As a pistol, I would not buy one. I approach pistols generally to carry for defense, and I'm not shoving a Charger down my pants (although doing so might garner more attention from the ladies). If I plan to plink with a .22, its with either a rifle or a Single Six.

I never got into bench shooting, so maybe that's why I don't see the practical value I. The Charger.

 

[19-3Ben]

M2Carbine-

Oh Mah Lerd, that gun would cause some pants-pooping-hysteria among the anti gun crowd! I'm impressed with your ability to take a benign .22 and make it look like that!

 

[Morgo]

I dressed mine up a little



Great fun at the range.

 

[wally]

Morgo, I like everything but the magazine, what is it? Doesn't look like a box around a Ruger BX, one of the double stack 30 rounders inside? or a special unique magazine for the stock?

 

[Morgo]

Its a dummy mag.

The charger, even as above, is still a handgun here and we are limited to 10rds.
The dummy mag is only for looks and mounts to the base of the standard 10rd mag.

 

[Morgo]

 

[hentown]

It's my relaxing gun.


A while back I ran across this stock and bought it just because it's an attention getter.

Ever read any Greek tragedies?

 

[MagnumDweeb]

Morgo how is that a pistol and not an SBR with the rifle stock? Also where did you buy the setup if you don't me asking?

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I think it would be neat to have one, and would purchase one if I didn't have any holes to fill. I do quiet a bit of shooting from the bench, so it would work out well.

 

[kBob]

Magnum Dweeb,

He is from Oz. Australia land of transportees (like Georgia and Florida) and Kangaroos ( not like Georgia and Florida) and completely different laws.

Don't embarrass the rest of us Crackers worse than my spelling, Bro.

-kBob