takedown rifles

Also what about for cleaning, is it an advantage to having a rifle that breaks down as you can get at more parts??????
 
If the thing is made very well and the takedown system is well engineered and well executed, there is no reason why it would be any less reliable than a "solid" rifle. Takedown is also incredibly vague, as there at least a dozen different ways "Takedown" can be achieved. From something as simple as a break action firearm to something as complex as Ross that takes advantage of the quick-thread and uses the forearm (attached to the barrel) as a lock and index. A properly made gun will be just as reliable as a standard "solid" gun.
 
I have a take down BLR, it is I think easier to clean than the standard model, I am not sure if accuracy suffers, I use it with a Williams Fire Sight.
 
There are all sorts of take down rifles ranging from a break action H&R which is less expensive than the ammo you might shoot through it in a weekend, to English made double rifles worth as much as a modest house, with all sorts of black guns and switch barrel bolt guns in the middle, so You need to define what it is you're talking about. The benefits of a take down rifle include ease of cleaning from the breech, being more compact while in transport, and in some cases the ability to have a number of barrels chambered for different cartridges or even shotgun/rifle combinations that can be used with a single receiver.
 
I've got a double rifle. Accuracy is as good as my hand loads and ability to shoot. Very easy to clean and transport. However it has limitations. It has its place but doubles are not long range guns. They are not for shooting wings off Flys at 200 yards. If you are looking for a bolt action or even a semi auto they can be very accurate. They can also take more of your money then a pissed off wife as well. Hnr is the cheapest. Krighoff herbitus I believe the model is is midline.

What is your price range and intended use?
 
I have a couple dozen H&R rifles in a variety of swap barrel configurations... They don't have shifting POI on barrel swaps, as I use pre-tensioned QD knobs and forearms bedded for each individual barrel. I have a range of 14 calibers and gauges to choose from, as well as different stock configurations... And sighting options.
 
There's a lot to be said for a takedown if you travel (even just within Canada in / on cramped transportation like boats, aircraft, ATVs), still considering making my current 7x57 in construction a takedown. I might try a takedown system which leaves the barrel on, and have a stock the separates at the wrist.
 
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