Ruger 10/22 Takedown

[piper266]

Im considering another 10/22. But before buying, I thought I'd ask if any of you had any experience with it. Have you had any issues with the attachment point loosening up over time or usage? Is the whole rifle fairly rigid when assembled...no wobble? And if you've ever had the camo versions, is it a tough finish or should it be avoided? Thanks in advance for the info!

[Two Dogs]

I've got the black, only have a couple hundred rounds through it. When assembled it's solid, no wobble. No loosening but it's only been disassembled 15ish times.

[Shug]

Good question, as I also have considering one.

[Oh Shoot]

Not many probs reported all in all, but like all firearms,apparently a few:

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=10%2F22+takdown+problems&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

 

- OS

Edited August 21, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[graycrait]

I've tried to like the Takedown but just can't.  If you have a fixed compact 1022 with a 16.25" barrel and synthetic stock that is a really compact firearm ready to go even when slung.

 

The Takedown is cool and works but is sort of a pain in the butt. Oh it is cool enough in its tidy little bag, but I think the compact carbine is more useful.

 

I think for tidiness the current stainless papoose is more practical in terms of carrying in a pack, but it is too forward light. 

[Garufa]

I've had once since they came out.  Very solid design with tigh lock-up between barrel and action enhanced by the adjustable barrel nut.  Have had no problems with it loosening up and don't ever expect it to.  For one it's a .22, not exactly a stressfull round on steel and secondly it's a snug fit when you put it together.  No loss of accuracy between take-aparts. 

 

My only complaint is in installing and removing the barrel.  It make the slightest metal on metal squeak that sends shivers through my whole body.  I can't explain it.  My brother is the same way with styrofoam.

Edited August 21, 2013 by Garufa

[SmokyBaer]

We bought two early on and they have seen normal use.  Pretty accurate and repeatable.   Been played with a lot just showing off the disassembly and reassembly.  No issues on loosening up at all.  I believe that's the whole purpose of the chamber nut that you adjust to make it tight when snapped together. 

Only one complaint...  The backpack itself is too short to leave the scope on the receiver.  I guess a scope with no bell would fit but I like my regular rimfire scope.  Had to install with QD rings to get around the short bag.
 

[chperry]

I have one and have had no issue with the takedown connection getting loose.  It shoots great.  My only problem was some extra plastic left on the stock in the mag well that made mags difficult to remove.  A fine file and some sandpaper and all is good now.

[timthetoolman]

Its not a Ruger but I have a Browning takedown and its been nice and tight for years.  I love 10/22's and I can only imagine that Ruger would at least try to meet the longevity of a Browning.  I've been toying with getting one of the Ruger take downs as well, once 22 ammo is around again.

 

[TripleDigitRide]

I don't own one, but my boss liked his so well, he bought another one.

[Fourtyfive]

I am liking this one , I need a host for my 5.56 suppressor in .22LR that is not a pistol. I am just not sure I would rather not have a Savage bolt action like my .17HMR .......

 

[whitewolf001]

We've had several come through the shop and they NEVER last more than two weeks until they're sold.

[Fourtyfive]

Just ordered one from Dean's Gun Shop $335 ! Woo Hoo !

[JPS]

 

Only one complaint...  The backpack itself is too short to leave the scope on the receiver.  I guess a scope with no bell would fit but I like my regular rimfire scope.  Had to install with QD rings to get around the short bag.
 

 

Exactly!  I can get it into the backpack with scope attached, but it's not easy. 

[bigwakes]

I got one before they had the threaded barrel available. Sent it to a shop to chop the barrel to 16 1/4 and thread it. Next to my 10/22 Charger pistol it's my go to 22. Awesome concept and great execution.