10/22 Takedown firing without barrel?

[damon2000]

I searched everywhere and i haven't had a chance to try it out yet... Can the 10/22 takedown fire without the barrel portion attached?? Thank you.

[damon2000]

I know it dry fires..

[Tank 57]

No.

[castgold]

Isn't the chamber separated from the action when it is apart?

[gixer1k]

Isn't the chamber separated from the action when it is apart?

Yes. Cannot chamber a round. It would probably be a legal issue if you could chamber and fire without attaching the long barrel.

[AR22]

Without a barrel you could not fire it.

And yes, if you could it would be a illegal firearm..

[yijiunobi]

you are right, It would probably be a legal issue if you could chamber and fire without attaching the long barrel.

[Occams Rasor]

Can the 10/22 takedown fire without the barrel portion attached??

No, there is nothing for the bullet to chamber into. If you try to load a round,
(with the barrel off) it will just fall out the front of the gun.

[damon2000]

Okay, thanks guys! End thread.

[Aldemar]

If you are interested in a rifle that can fire in a short configuration, look at the Henry Survival Rifle, AKA the AR-7. It will fire just fine if you assemble just the receiver and barrel, leaving the stock/container off.......probably illegal to fire in that configuration though