10/22 vs 10/22 takedown

[dre147]

Im looking to get a 10/22 but cant decide of takedown or not. Whats some pros and cons of the takedown, can i still use aftermarket stocks? Is accuracy affected, reliabilty etc...

[Tank 57]

Own both.Bought the takedown on impulse.Takedown is as reliable as my 30+ year old 10-22.

Tested it for function with several types of ammo.Almost boring as far as reliability.Accuracy with iron sights was no different.



All of my test firing was with factory 10 round magazines.IMHO these are the gold standard for a 10-22.

[dre147]

Thanks Tank, so other than the aftermarket stocks. There really isnt any reason to NOT get the takedown? I want a synthetic stock anyway...

[ojisan]

The takedown is good to go.

[1911ShooterPhil]

There are aftermarket stocks for the Takedown 10/22. Check out AGP Arms:

http://www.agparms.com/agp-10-22-folding-stock-for-ruger-takedown/

I think the completed firearm using that particular stock is pretty sexy.

Cheers! --1911ShooterPhil

[hks95134]

Just wondering to myself, does anyone make solid copper 22LR ammo?

http://www.lohmanarms.com/product_p/fd810.htm

I see, yes, they do. Federal does.

[ersatz]

Are you gonna take the rifle down so you can store or carry it in a backpack? If not then you're probably better off with the standard 10/22 and use the money you save to buy a different stock or maybe a scope or other accessories.

[Prospector1]

If you're looking for a compact rifle that is reliable and accurate, the Takedown is a good choice. I shot two Rifleman scores in its stock configuration at an Appleseed event I attended. I eventually put an Underfolder Stock on mine. I had the barrel cut and threaded down to 16.25 inches while still keeping the front site. It now fits in a large handgun soft case(with scope attached).Talk about compact! With this conversion I threaded on a Yankee Hill Machine 5C2 flash hider to meet the California OAL requirement. Comes in at 26.125 inches with the stock folded. I plan to attend another Appleseed with it to see how it compares to the stock setup.

[bohoki]

agp makes a neat stock my only complaints incredibly difficult to use original sights

the stock does not lock in the folded position so it is loose

grip is kind of small


the stock is cool that it has storage

[Pauliedad]

Have both and accuracy is the same. A kinda think the tolerances on the takedown could have been tighter. The gap is not subtle.
If you need compact, go for it, if not I agree with others and just get the regular one and play dress up with accessories.

[Tank 57]

Was unaware of the AGP stock.Not sure why you would want a folding stock on a takedown.

Especially if it's loose.Planning on putting a compact scope on mine and leaving it as is.

[foesgth]

I have both. I usually shoot my take down, why? Because it is so easy to clean. One cannot clean a stock 10-22 from the rear without removing from the stock, dissassemble and drill a hole or remove the barrel to allow the cleaning rod to enter.

[SDM44]

I have both, and honestly either one will get the job done. A few major things to consider are.....

- the TD is obviously more portable and easier to transport & carry around

- the standard carbine is much more customizable with more stocks & barrels available for it

- the standard carbine is cheaper


Sure you can make other stocks and bull barrels fit onto a TD, but right now it's going to cost quite a bit to have them machined (unless you do all the work yourself). There's also the issue that no barrel on a TD will be free floating, if that's really a concern for you.

So really, it depends on what you really want out of the 10/22, what your plans are for it, and how much you're willing to spend. Even with a cheap $199 10/22 carbine, you can easily spend $500-$600 in the end with a new stock, new bull barrel, and new scope.

[hks95134]

If I'm backpacking with a 22LR rifle, I would just keep it bagged and strapped to the outside of my backpack, until I go out rabbit hunting at dusk, when the rabbits come out. No real need for a take-down rifle for a backpack trip.

Want to try raccoon sometime too. But they always come out after midnight, seems like. And I don't want to wake the entire backpack camp with a shot in the middle of the night.

I normally wear my 45ACP in a shoulder holster for backpacking. Not very good for game getting, but great for warding off 2 legged predators. There have actually been two occasions when it came in handy in a campsite regarding unwanted campsite intruders. Be safe.

[caliberetta]

... I normally wear my 45ACP in a shoulder holster for backpacking...

I didn't know this was legal to do, is it really?

Sorry for the threadjack - I was interested in a 10/22 takedown, but was turned away when a friend told me he was having problems shooting Federal Champions and a couple of other brands (can't remember) with it. The comments on this thread help me reconsider.
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