Ruger takedown 10/22 - accuracy really that poor?

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Just looking into getting one of these... have seen a lot of reviews saying the accuracy is crap.

Just curious of some of the owners on CGN and what they have to say about it. I enjoy backpacker .22 rifles and its going to be this one or the Marlin papoose.

Thanks for the opinions in advance.
 
^ I have a little badger and it is very accurate... Had an AR7 and it was ok.. now just trying to decide if the Ruger takedown is worth it. Like you say, accuracy seems so so at best?
 
Have the one with the modular stock and 16" bbl.
Accuracy nothing to write home about.
I installed a timney trigger in mine for about another $250.
The combination gun/scope(bushnell ar drop zone)/timney trigger is well over $1000.
I'll keep playing with the barrel nut adjustment ring and if the accuracy doesn't improve I'll be selling it.
 
I have no issues with my stock 10/22 take down as a 50 yard plinker, but I would have been just as happy with an entry level 10/22 (and $150 for another gun). I always store and transport it assembled.

I find my break down is noticeably less accurate than my brother's SR-22, but my beat up, 100 year old remmington 12A can out shoot either 10/22's any day of the week. The old pump also gets a lot more use than my 10/22 since I picked it up. This would change if the RCMP would allow use to have high capacity clipazines again.
 
Got a 10/22 Takedown stainless 50th anniversary edition, barrel comes off all the time and accuracy is pretty decent.

I can put shots into a dime or smaller group anyday without much effort at 50 yards.

EDITED TO HAVE A PROPER SET OF GROUPINGS..........so size of a nickel or slightly better.

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Used it earlier today to take a nice ruffled grouse at around 40 yards.

Still in camp as I post this.
 
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Saw one at the range that was key holing at 10 yards.
Another shooter saw one with no rifling in the last 2" of the barrel.
There are ten shots in that group . . . pattern . . . so which five are you covering with a dime?
My money is that you can't cover all of them with the lighter.
Not many glowing reports and have yet to see one at Speed Steel.
What ammo does it prefer? Same thing applies to other rifles is testing sufficient ammo to get a statistical best.
My Deluxe 10/22 gives 2" groups at 100 yards if solids but the CCI MiniMags run a poor 6".
A gopher size target would suggest 7 kills, one gut shot and two breeders using various brands of Lead solids.
 
Not sure what all the fuss is about. Here is a typical target at 50 yards with the stock Ruger TD barrel (using decent ammo):
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Here are 2 more targets with an aftermarket barrel (Adaptive Tactical Charger barrel) that I use for steel challenge:
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Of course if your optic is mounted on the receiver you can get some POI shift when switching barrels and if the barrel catch is not adjusted there could be some wobble. It is best to avoid using a bipod and support the barrel as close as possible to the receiver to minimize this.
 
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Grove said:
Got a 10/22 Takedown stainless 50th anniversary edition, barrel comes off all the time and accuracy is pretty decent.

I can put shots into a dime or smaller group anyday without much effort at 50 yards.

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Used it earlier today to take a nice ruffled grouse at around 40 yards.

Still in camp as I post this.
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A dime certainly isn't covering all of those holes.Even a Tooney won't likely do it.
 
It took me a while to figure out how to tighten it up enough to be on par with other 10/22s, and was on the verge of selling it, but once I got the tension right, I decided to keep it.
 
My opinion is that most buying a take down (me included) was never the intent of having a target grade 10/22. My intent on purchase was a compact 22 to haul in the boat, quad, or backpack ,before the kids to plink with or shoot the odd grouse and tin can. If I was seriously looking for a 22 that shoots like a laser it wouldn't be a 10/22.........more likely be a high end bolt action rifle with great optics. My take down still sports the open sites ��
 
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My opinion is that most buying a take down (me included) was never the intent of having a target grade 10/22. My intent on purchase was a compact 22 to haul in the boat, quad, or backpack ,before the kids to plink with or shoot the odd grouse and tin can. If I was seriously looking for a 22 that shoots like a laser it wouldn't be a 10/22.........more likely be a high end bolt action rifle with great optics. My take down still sports the open sites ��
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True enough. Trying to have my cake and eat it too.
 
The 5 round group together just above the lighter is the dime size after I had dialed it right in, the few shots to the side I was still adjusting my scope.
 
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True enough. Trying to have my cake and eat it too.
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Then perhaps look at the Browning SA 22. Will cost us a few more bucks up front but they are fun and accurate little Devils that will take down in a jiffy. If you want to have a scope it attaches to the barrel so the point of aim won't change. I use mine with open sights and it is my favorite grouse and bunny .22. Pretty easy on the eyes as well.
 
I owned a papoose that was very accurate and super reliable. In fact I think you'll see the vast majority of people reviewing the papoose praise its accuracy and reliability. I can personally only recall seeing one negative review honestly, from member wayupnorth. Not sure if he just got a lemon or what, but when I researched the snot out of them I found that most people find them to be impressively accurate. And I wasn't disappointed when I bought one based on those reviews.

A stock ruger 10/22 on the other hand... don't see a lot of accuracy praise there.
 
Should I just get the Papoose lol... I do like the Ruger in general though... might just get it and use it under 60 yards kinda thing.. like the magpul stock too.
 
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