Ruger 10/22 takedown thoughts/issues?

[jdouglass]

I really want a Ruger 10/22 and the takedown model definitely seems cool but I've hear it can have some issues aligning the 2 pieces. I know there is a great sticky explaining how to fix this issue but I was just wondering how many people experience this issue and whether or not Ruger has fixed it yet or plans to fix it soon.

Let me know! Thanks!

[shovelon]

Mine came in perfect alignment, but I had to monkey with it anyway for the heck of it.

Nothing to it really. Beautiful rifle.

[villageidiot]

Mine came perfect, check the end of the barrel that goes into the receiver for discoloration from heat treatment. It should be kind of dark rainbow ish in colour

[superbarnie]

How do I tell if its aligned well or not?

[villageidiot]

read the sticky above in the rimfire forum

[Treadstone]

I love this rifle! My wife has one and she earned her Rifleman patch at her first Appleseed using a red dot on it. There are many nice upgrade kits available too (triggers, mag releases, sights, etc). I'm getting my own out of jail next week!

[bsg]

i've been wanting a 10/22 Takedown; after i pay off my layaway on a Gen 2 G17... it's next up.

[onegtalon]

First one I bought had the barrel canted downwards about 3-5 degrees... nothing like the alignment sticky on this site. Sent it back for a replacement and after a little complaining to Ruger they paid for my 2nd DROS fees (they mailed me a check) and threw in a couple of free mags.

No problems with the new one. I put a scope, a comb riser, auto bolt release and a Kidd trigger 'job' and I'm happy now!

[superbarnie]

read the sticky above in the rimfire forum

That thread says how to fix the issue, but does not say how to detect said alignment issue. I want to know how to detect the "alignment issue".

Thank you

[villageidiot]

this is the first sentence from the alignment fix thread

"picked up my 10/22 TD from turners last night. when i inspected my rifle i noticed that it had an alignment issue, the fore end tilted to the left. turners kindly showed me 3 more new rifles and they all had that problem. i accepted the rifle because i trust the Ruger name."

[superbarnie]

Hey thanks, really appreciate it. Planning on buying a TD soon...

[A-J]

I suspect it was an issue wit hthe very first run. Mine did not have the problem so many others seemed to have had - it shoots true and has from day 1.

[Surferchris1]

I think you're worrying about it way too much. My Dad's fore end came slightly misaligned, I would guess it took us a whole 17 seconds to find the thread, read it, and make the adjustment to get it aligned perfectly. It really wasn't a big deal, don't let it stand in the way of you getting one of these rifles, they are very fun.

[RangerJoe]

FYI, Ruger now has a new model take-down. Threaded barrel, alloy. Not sure if it will make it to Cali?

http://www.ruger.com/products/1022Takedown/models.html

[denpython]

Make sure the breech end of the barrel is heat treated.

Inspect the rifle completely before walking out with it.

I almost got 'slipped a Mickey' at the store but requested another unit and it was a good one.

caveat emptor