Ruger 10/22 Takedown Discussion

[Halberdier]

I got one a few days ago. No chance to shoot it yet. Some quick observations.

Good:
Snaps together with no fuss. You can do that with your eyes closed.
Scope stays mounted and holds zero.
Has a forearm. Shoots like a regular rifle.
10 round flush magazine.
Solid build and stainless.
Every review so far says it's reliable and accurate.

Bad:
Heavy. You know it's in your pack.
Balky case. A minimalist case for hiking would have been more useful.

My take: If you plan to use it, it's a good choice even for backpacking. But it might be too much of a carry for a 'just in case' rifle.

 

[Big Mike]

I got one a few days ago. No chance to shoot it yet. Some quick observations.

Good:
Snaps together with no fuss. You can do that with your eyes closed.
Scope stays mounted and holds zero.
Has a forearm. Shoots like a regular rifle.
10 round flush magazine.
Solid build and stainless.
Every review so far says it's reliable and accurate.

Bad:
Heavy. You know it's in your pack.
Balky case. A minimalist case for hiking would have been more useful.

My take: If you plan to use it, it's a good choice even for backpacking. But it might be too much of a carry for a 'just in case' rifle.

They are interesting guns, I have shot a few.

Scope stays mounted and holds zero.

I would verify that by testing the gun before trusting that claim, lots of variables.

Shoots like a regular rifle.

Again, this is very dependent on what your use to shooting, only shooting the gun will tell.

Every review so far says it's reliable and accurate.

That may be true for some, but accuracy can very from gun to gun.





I hope yours works out for you.

Please report back after you've used it some.





Big Mike

 

[readyme]

I really like the idea, but can't bring myself to spend that much. I guess I will just strap my Marlin 60 on my pack when I need it.

 

[mtwarden]

if I was in the market for .22 rifle this would be on my short list

 

[Bill Siegle]

I like the idea but after seeing one at a local gunshow, I am gonna be content with my other 10-22s. Love the features but I am waiting to see if different stock options come out. If I didn't already have a 10-22, I would definitely snag one but I love my custom stocks. I would love Ruger or someone else come out with a super lightweight option to mate up with the take down feature.

 

[Big Mike]

I like the idea but after seeing one at a local gunshow, I am gonna be content with my other 10-22s. Love the features but I am waiting to see if different stock options come out. If I didn't already have a 10-22, I would definitely snag one but I love my custom stocks. I would love Ruger or someone else come out with a super lightweight option to mate up with the take down feature.

I agree Bill, I'm content to carry my old school Nylon 66,

...not as packable, but I find it much more usable.


If I did carry one of these, I think it would see less use being packed up and all.






Big Mike

 

[Mannlicher]

whats not to love?

 

[Bladite]

i would prefer the stock itself also be quick removable. i'm sure someone can cut down one of the after market folding stocks for this purpose...

county comm has a "sat phone case" that looks quite promising as a gear slinger for this rifle.

they look pretty nice, holding out...

the keltec su22 with folding stock is lighter, similar, and uses box standard black dog magazines

Ruger has the nice new 25 rounder magazines. more streamlined, and inexpensive. good stuff.

 

[darthstrevel]

I'm interested to see some more range reports, backpacking/canoeing experiences with this rifle. To me, I would carry each half strapped to each side of my pack.

I normally carry a .357 revolver or one of my GLOCKS as my defensive pistol in the woods. If I feel it is necessary to have a "just in case" gun I throw in my Ruger MK II .22LR pistol & 100 rds. in my pack side pocket. though, the weight has never been justified. I know that a rifle is better in almost any scenario - but the pistol is lighter and more compact - and accurate out to 25 yrds.

I guess I am trying to imagine a scenario for this rifle where my normal non-folding 10/22 would be insufficient.

 

[pilote]

the take-down 10/22 is still too heavy to lug in a hike-in situation...watched a friend carry a 10/22 with folding stock and i know he wasn't happy about the load.

i have been using a henry ar7; lighter at 2.5lbs but still kinda bulky to have in the pack...i also have a neos pistola AND the carbine kit; now that is not only lighter but the breakdown to smaller components makes it easier to stash in a pack...i have yet to try that combo (nor have i even fired the carbine setup yet) but that will be the next experiment on the next hike/camp to backcountry fishing...

 

[racegunner]

My initial reaction was - I want one. I plan to do a medium hike this spring and plan to bring my M4 style AR. And now that I think about it, that breaks down too!!!! I can sleep now.

 

[storl]

I picked one up just to see what it was like. I haven't had a chance to shoot it, but the concept is neat. I do agree that for a rifle targeted at the survival/minimalist crowd, the case is ridiculous. They could have shaved a lot of bulk and weight off the case, let alone the rifle itself.

It will do until I convince ROCK6 to part with his M6 Scout.

 

[jw2n]

The m6 and 10/22 TD are the same weight - 4.7 vs 4.67 lbs. Having owned several M6s and 10/22s, I would take the 10/22 any day over the M6 in its 22 mode. Only having the 410 on the M6 makes it more appealing in a pinch. There is too much play in the barrel/receiver junction on the 6, the trigger pull is terrible, and neither sight setting is anywhere on target when shooting the 22 brl. I want a weapon which is capable of accurately harvesting small game for the pot and in that capacity the 10/22 shines. In addition, I would suspect that anyone looking for trouble would not long endure the sustained rate of fire that a 10/22 with a reliable high capacity magazine is capable of providing. The price difference between the fixed and TD version of the Ruger where I am is $40-50, not really a big deal. Plus, with the current value of the M6 I could buy a 10/22 TD, and a nice .410, and still have money left over.

 

[Halberdier]

A problem I'm running into is that even a small scope really effects the packability of the 10/22 TD. I'm beginning to think that the Henry's without a scope is the only truly backpack friendly 22.

 

[Catmouth]

I thought about getting one of these but I inherited a practically brand new 10/22 that I can not make myself buy it. I played with one at the store and it felt good and sturdy if that means anything.

Off subject I really think I want to try a Henry AR7. I think that would be nice to just throw in the bag and go. You guys seem to enjoy yours.

 

[racegunner]

AR7 isn't off topic really...I have an early one (Explorer I think). It's pretty junky compared to any 10-22. I have not handled the Henry version, but it looks to be slightly better than my AR7. I'm thinking more like jw2n's comments comparing to the M6. The 10-22 is a great .22 carbine. The only other .22 carbine I like as much is the little Browning lever gun.

 

[keyser223]

I handled one last week, it was a neat idea unfortunately it still has the stock 10/22 trigger. Granted it's not a semi auto but a Crickett with polymer stock at 2.5lb's would be my choice and it can be had in .22mag if you wanted to go that route. Unfortunately the only one I have right now is pink (daughters). My semi auto choice would be a Ruger MK with a paclite barrel.

 

[Catmouth]

AR7 isn't off topic really...I have an early one (Explorer I think). It's pretty junky compared to any 10-22. I have not handled the Henry version, but it looks to be slightly better than my AR7. I'm thinking more like jw2n's comments comparing to the M6. The 10-22 is a great .22 carbine. The only other .22 carbine I like as much is the little Browning lever gun.

Yeah I was thinking of it basically as a back up to keep in the car or bag. Just adding something different to the stable. haha Oh, and I have one of those little gold trigger beauties too. :thumbup: I grew up shooting that thing and I will get rid of every gun I own before that one. It was the first rifle I fired and no matter how old I get I still feel like a kid again every time I cycle that lever.

 

[greatnortoni]

I have been contimplating getting one lately, but I am really unsure based on a couple things.
My old Marlin 60 is such a good .22, its acurate and easy to operate, but it has a tube feed - not as desirable as a clip.
The Ruger has a clip and many options for larger capacity clips - a plus, its also stainless, something that I personally like and see as a plus.
Marlin make the Papoose that is a takedown in stainless - granted it has to be unscrewed and will take a few seconds longer to dismantle than the Ruger - no big deal, but its limited to the Marlin (although high quality) clips and no real good aftermarket "reliable" clips - could be seen as a potential drawback in some camps.
The big issue for me is that I got to shoot a new 10/22 Carbine model (NOT the takedown model) at the range not long ago and was very dissapointed in it overall. I have a good collection of different Rugers and I was really looking forward to shooting this carbine model, but, it was inacurate compared to my Marlin at the same range and it was having a real problem keeping the screws that hold the stock on tight, they kept coming loose?
Now I know that things can vary from gun to gun, but I felt a little let down by this particular gun, and yes I know its not the takedown version.
I am still interested in one and hope to get to shoot one before I buy - and I am optimistic that it will be a good one, but for the time being I will persue the Marlin Papoose for my takedown .22
Having said that, I wish Rossi still made the .22 pump takedown - that could be fun!
greatnortoni

 

[jw2n]

The Rossi is a neat little guy. I had the carbine version (16"?) and it was a stout and fairly heavy little beast. The main drawback I found was that I had to really lay into it in order to cycle the action. Perhaps it would smooth out after some time, but mine did not even after shooting a couple of bricks. The amount of strength needed to cycle the action made quick followup shots difficult.