Ruger 10/22 Take Down

[Great-Kazoo]

Does anyone know if the barrels can be swapped out on these? Or switched over to a heavy barrel?
I'm currious if the barrel is attached to the forend besides the barrel band.

The bbl is for now proprietary, It locks in to the receiver using a cam type lug on the bbl to a female socket on the receiver. Nothing that cannot be fab'd up with milling machine and lathe. Don't expect the aftermarket bbl's to be under $150-200 once they hit the market. When they do, some beta testing will probably happen as not all head space might be the same on the take down 10/22's. Browse rimfirecentral and see what the rimfire version of AR nutz are saying.

[mestes]

Good looking gun

[Tinelement]

Scored some glass today!

Leupold VX2 2-7x33

I had to mount the glass bit father back than I would have liked, so when I take the rifle apart it will still go in the carry bag. Not a major deal, but something to think about if you are in the market for one these.

Now, to go shoot the girl!! hopefully sometime this week.

[Buckaroobonsai]

Headed out to CGC with Ray1970 on this wet and chilly morning to zero my new 10/22 Takedown. After a quick 1 mag zeroing in with the Barska Plinker 4x scope at 25 yards, I took it out to 50 yards with very good groupings as well.



That last target was at 25 yards using a front only sandbag on the bench. Not bad considering the wind was kicking up and I couldn't feel the tips of my fingers anymore.

After 100+ rounds downrange, I am quite pleased with it. Zero malfunctions using cheap Remington bulk ammo in the factory 10 round magazines.

I already have (2) 25 round Ruger BX-25 mags enroute, and reviewers say they work great with it as well. As mentioned, I also had to mount the scope rings way back to have it fit back in the bag, but with the generous eye relief of the Barska, it's really not a big deal.

I give it two thumbs way up. The case fits dandy in my bug out bag along with a box of 500+ rounds. I'll post photos of it all again soon, since the sever meltdown wiped out the original posting.

I can't wait for my next adventure out there, where I plan to all out assault the rimfire silhouette range with it!

[Tinelement]

Thanks for contributing to the thread!!

Looks like she ran awesome.

I am still trying to find some time to get some rounds down range with mine. Stupid work.

[Buckaroobonsai]

Yeah, the only thing I'm changing is the bolt release from the factory two hand operation one to an aftermarket one hander. As I also have a converted MAK AK-47 and a SCAR 16S, this is easily the least "tacticool" rifle in my collection. That being said, I have a feeling it's on it's way to becoming my range favorite! It's fun, accurate, and an $18 box of 525 rounds should last several trips. My fav is shooting steel targets, and trust me, they don't care if I'm shooting them with a $2500 gun or a $300 gun!

[Gunner]

Got mine back from ruger can't wait to go shoot it maybe tonight......

[Great-Kazoo]

Yeah, the only thing I'm changing is the bolt release from the factory two hand operation one to an aftermarket one hander. As I also have a converted MAK AK-47 and a SCAR 16S, this is easily the least "tacticool" rifle in my collection. That being said, I have a feeling it's on it's way to becoming my range favorite! It's fun, accurate, and an $18 box of 525 rounds should last several trips. My fav is shooting steel targets, and trust me, they don't care if I'm shooting them with a $2500 gun or a $300 gun!

You ordering one in or modifying your stock one?

[Tinelement]

I'm heading to the range over lunch tomorrow if it kills me.

I think this is the longest I've owned a new firearm without pulling the trigger!

I'll post up a report in how it went.

[Buckaroobonsai]

Nah, ordered one off "gunandsurplus" on eBay for $10 shipped. Should have it tomorrow. Once I get that, I might be more adventurous with modding the stock part just for fun.

You ordering one in or modifying your stock one?