Can't go wrong with Ruger 10 22, I have one in stainless. I have other rifles that are take down but find I rarely take them down. If you plan on backpacking/ canoeing with your rifle it might be worth it but otherwise it is just a novelty, at least in my case.
Lets Talk 22s...takedown or solid build? What is your go to model for 22?
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My personal experiences have led me to believe that no take down rifle can match the accuracy or repeatability of a solid platform in the same realm.
Could a $1.5k rigged up 10/22TD outshoot a $379 base model 10/22? Maybe.
Could a $1.5k rigged up 10/22TD outshoot a $379 base model 10/22? Maybe.
^I would echo that sentiment 100%, and said better than I would have.
Congrats on your PAL (OP)-I will say I would have benefited from taking advice like Suther's early in my own pursuit of this hobby. Especially where scopes were concerned. lol
After getting a bad one new out of the box, I turned my back on 10/22s of all kinds a couple of decades ago...but in the last 2 years, I've put a couple together (well, a 10/22 and a clone-TCR/22) as fun guns, just to mix things-up on range day when I need a break from scoped bolt guns. As long as you see them for what they are and enjoy them for that, a 10/22 can be a good choice. Not a take-down though. Cool idea, I can see the appeal, but I don't own one nor do I have any intention with one exception-a Marlin Papoose. I should have grabbed those before they suddenly became $500 things. I'm OK without one too.
I think as a new shooter (especially young shooters) bolt actions can look like "Grandpa's gun", but I like them because they're superior to everything else quite frankly. Most accurate, tend to have the best triggers, easiest to clean, easiest to trouble-shoot, you can de-c*ck the trigger... you an see everything. Careless cleaning of a semi can render it inoperable. (guide rods, springs, etc.) Semis get dirtier/quicker too. At least every single one I've owned over the years. (Before the naysayers say it's just different ammo types are dirtier) IMHO, you can enjoy other action types more than a bolt action of course. To me, they're the most fun on top of every other benefit.
Get both. My go to is the solid one. It's my go to bush gun for varmints in my bush. It's been under water, in mud, in freezing cold. Very long time between cleanings. And it keeps going and going. All stock, no upgrades. Sure trigger isn't some fancy 1lb trigger, or the stock isn't a fierce carbon fiber, etc. But the coons and muskrats and possums etc don't seem to notice a difference.
Always wanted the takedown, just because. Got one on sale recently. That one will be for backpacking.
Always wanted the takedown, just because. Got one on sale recently. That one will be for backpacking.
I'm assuming OP is from BC by his avatar, and he already mentioned wanting to use it for grouse. That would necessitate a 12" or longer barrel, can't hunt with shorter than 12" in BC.
Oh, I didn't know that. Even for rimfire?
BC hunting regs declare 1) Anything with a barrel under 12" is a handgun, and 2) you can't hunt with a handgun.
Doesn't matter what kind of gun it is, you could have a bolt action 300 win mag, if it has an 11" barrel its not legal for hunting in BC.
I love my take downs. I have both a 10/22 take down (with a red dot) and a Browning SA22 (iron sights). Both are used mostly for just plinking and shooting standing unsupported. Both I can usually hold 1-2” groupings u supported at 25yards. Or 1/2”-3/4”groups shooting off the bench at same distance. But what I really treasure about them is simply being able to bring them out to the range via motorcycle.
I also have another 10/22 (an LVT model ) that is scoped. This rifle has seen a few upgrades and shoots a a tad better than the take downs at 25 yards off the bench and far better at 100meters. But usually I shoot it worse even at 25 yards unsupported. Same goes for the far more accurate Bolt gun I have setup for ORPS shooting. Can shoot under 1” at 100meters but struggle shooting it unsupported for any extended lengths of time.
Point is. I wouldn’t say any of my rifles are better than the other. Just better suited for different uses.
I also have another 10/22 (an LVT model ) that is scoped. This rifle has seen a few upgrades and shoots a a tad better than the take downs at 25 yards off the bench and far better at 100meters. But usually I shoot it worse even at 25 yards unsupported. Same goes for the far more accurate Bolt gun I have setup for ORPS shooting. Can shoot under 1” at 100meters but struggle shooting it unsupported for any extended lengths of time.
Point is. I wouldn’t say any of my rifles are better than the other. Just better suited for different uses.
I have a couple .22s, mostly benchrest rifles but my 10/22 Takedown is definetly my favorite plinker. Its surprisingly accurate. Mine sits in a Magpul Backpacker stock and while it looks fugly, its an awesome stock ! The rifle have some mods but still have the factory stainless barrel ( recrowned by me ). I had a Leupold VX-Freedom Rimfire scope on it and it was nice but decided to go with a Holosun green-dot.
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well i got the10 22 the first year they came out put a bushnell 1 to 4 on it...that combo i still have...at the camp we can shoot 500 plus yds at floating bogs at base of cliff very safe.....no other persons around for miles .... now...long time back i bought a vostok bolt ...clip ...some sort of red wood AND the rear sight is a long slider type and goes out to 500 yds......the gun shoots and the long range sight is a hoot....JUST PLAIN FUN...im sure someone else may have one...they are russian i think got mine about ...1990 ish $35 if i recall correctly ...not new ....see ya
I have a Savage 64 takedown strictly for fun plinking and non-serious gopher gets and it breaks down very small so it fits in the KLR's panier on bike camping trips. If I want to get serious I reach for the CZ's or the BL-22 but I am very curious about the new Savage Revel levers. Takes apart at the action, not the barrel so shouldn't have accuracy issues and I want the 22mag too.
I have an Armalite AR-7 and Henry AR-7. Both are accurate enuf for what they are made for. With the peep-sight at 25-yds I can get a good group with each one. The 2021 target is with the Armalite, a few days after I bought it -'used' ; April 2024 is when I first got the Henry, also 'used', and Oct-2024 the most recent time out.
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Western Canuck, I have only one semi-auto .22lr and you described my DLASK pretty good.
I still prefer shooting my bolts but the semi is a blast with either the Vortex Sparcll or Primary Arms Prism mounted......
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Wow that's definitely a shorty! Looks fun! My Dlask/Kidd is a 16 inch. The only thing Ruger on it is the BX trigger. Super fun with the 25rnd mags and a Primary Arms 1-6 Nova LPVO.
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Despite having several "better" .22s I absolutely love my Little Badger
I am probably going to build a Takedown. Magpul Backpacker, DLask receiver and 9” barrel and Kidd bolt and trigger. Makes for a really small package. Will put a dot on the barrel (Holosun 510C), should be pretty accurate for what I want.
Always had a Browning 22 auto but never ever took it apart. My other go to rifle was a Cooey model 39 that got a scope mounted on. Since then I have acquired many Cooey models even the Cadet rifle and a ss 10-22 . Then got old and bought lever actions and a good CZ 455 plus all the junk ones like AR7 and the Badgers . So am good now until I bite the dust.
