I have also heard that you want hotter rounds for the 10/22 Takedown for functionality/reliability reasons.
-S.
I'm torn on this, the owner manual is generic for all the 10/22s and it says to avoid "stinger" type rounds in the "tactical and target" version of their guns. The issue is that although the booklet is generic, it doesn't actually cover the takedown version as an additional booklet for the takedown specific was also written. Bottom line, I'm not sure if I can safely fire hot loads from the 10/22 takedown.
As for precision, the gun shoots as well as I can, it's a matter of following the assembly instructions.
You'll always have accuracy questions when removing the barrel all the time unless the design is very good. Ruger's QA doesn't seem to be what it used to be. In my 10/22 the receiver, bolt and charging handle rod were so poorly finished they needed quite a bit of polishing to work right.
@ Buggie - The SA22 has a unique feed. It's tube fed but through the stock. You can pull the rod halfway out and feed through a port in the side of the stock or pull it right out and feed from the rear. John Browning was a real genius in semi and full auto firearms and his work has stood the test of time.
The Ruger Charger is the pistol version of the 10/22 and in Canada you may only use the 10 round rotary magazine that comes from the factory or one like it. It's a pistol so the 25 rounders are no no's.
The Norinco ADT 22 is a copy of the Browning 22 Semi Auto rifle. It uses a tube magazine built into the stock because as with most Norinco products it is an exact copy of the original. I've had a couple of these across my bench over the years and for the most part they work well but don't have the finish of the predecessors they copy. I have found that like most Norincos the most they usually need is a bit of polishing on the inside. The one thing that seems common with this model is ther locking nut sometimes feels slightly loose when assembled. I f this is the case a slight filing to take the ring down is a good fix. As with a few Norincos another thing to look for is week springs, but if you get the factory spring from the original manufacturer (in this case Browning) you will be set. I have found this with the SIG 226 copy as well as an AR-15.
Hope this helps.
Hmmm, maybe I should rethink the quiet part...
With the butler Creek 25 round clips there are 2 styles.One with metal guides and one-a cheaper model with plastic.I've been told by several salesmen that the plastic ones will fail from rapid fire.Can they be changed to metal or is just not worth the bother? The price difference is about $20 to buy.What is the minimum time to empty the clip that will allow it to stand up without meltdown? I have found that a mossberg 12 guage with the 18" barrel is a handy piece of artillery to have in the backwoods when you hear the snort of a black bear.Easy to carry and easy to handle with the short barrel.With the plug pulled I have 5 rounds.I alternate from rifled slug to buckshot.
While I don't own one from what I have read the 10/22 take down is an excellent rifle. I want one bad! The 10/22 is near legend for many good reasons. I doubt that Ruger would dare to chance tarnishing that reputation.
The mods will only draw attention of others when they see a scary gun. As a prepper you will want to stay under the radar.
Go figure???
In the case of the 10/22 take down I wouldn't mess with a great product. The only modification I would make is to take a black felt pen to the Ruger logo to make it near invisible on the back pack. Why advertize what you have? Low key is the best in dismal times.
Just my nickle cause I cant find 2 cents.
BTR
Than= I’d rather be rich than poor.
Then= I first became hungry then I ate.
There = She is there now.
Their = They have their things.
They're = They're going to the mall.
To = They came to the house.
Too = That's too bad.
I am in no way an expert but when it comes to my wife I think of weight. Women tend to take to handguns well so I would see a handgun fit for self defense in a SHTF. However, I also like the idea of a rifle for self reliance, on the go hunting, ranged protection, whatever. I do not know the quality of this option but the efficiency seems incredible for the weight. The MechTech for the Glock or 1911. Maybe someone can comment on it if they have any experience with it. Here is a picture of someone who decked it out. 
here is the company website
http://www.mechtechsys.com/ #
I am in no way an expert but when it comes to my wife I think of weight. Women tend to take to handguns well so I would see a handgun fit for self defense in a SHTF. However, I also like the idea of a rifle for self reliance, on the go hunting, ranged protection, whatever. I do not know the quality of this option but the efficiency seems incredible for the weight. The MechTech for the Glock or 1911. Maybe someone can comment on it if they have any experience with it. Here is a picture of someone who decked it out.
here is the company website
http://www.mechtechsys.com/ #
Tucker,
Although a nice toy (I love guns!!!) I think you may be comparing apples and oranges. The 10/22 costs peanuts, ammo is dirt cheap and since its not restricted, is easy to obtain and you can plink away to your heart's content (practice is what matters, not look, not novelty) in a farmer's field or nearest gravel pit.
That mech tech is based on the Glock so you therefore need 2 items, the Glock and the attachment. It's therefore a restricted weapon with all the consequences. Plus at $15 for a brick of 9mm rounds, it rapidly becomes quite a bit more expensive. Lastly, I think you raised a good point when stating "I do not know about the quality". 10/2/s have been around for a long time, millions have been sold and they are reliable.
One more thing, the 10/22 with synthetic stock and a 25 round mag hardly weighs anything.
I am in no way an expert but when it comes to my wife I think of weight. Women tend to take to handguns well so I would see a handgun fit for self defense in a SHTF. However, I also like the idea of a rifle for self reliance, on the go hunting, ranged protection, whatever. I do not know the quality of this option but the efficiency seems incredible for the weight. The MechTech for the Glock or 1911. Maybe someone can comment on it if they have any experience with it. Here is a picture of someone who decked it out.
here is the company website
http://www.mechtechsys.com/ #Tucker,
Although a nice toy (I love guns!!!) I think you may be comparing apples and oranges. The 10/22 costs peanuts, ammo is dirt cheap and since its not restricted, is easy to obtain and you can plink away to your heart's content (practice is what matters, not look, not novelty) in a farmer's field or nearest gravel pit.
That mech tech is based on the Glock so you therefore need 2 items, the Glock and the attachment. It's therefore a restricted weapon with all the consequences. Plus at $15 for a brick of 9mm rounds, it rapidly becomes quite a bit more expensive. Lastly, I think you raised a good point when stating "I do not know about the quality". 10/2/s have been around for a long time, millions have been sold and they are reliable.
One more thing, the 10/22 with synthetic stock and a 25 round mag hardly weighs anything.
Thank you helicopilot,
Gun knowledge is a weakpoint for me. I appreciate you pointing out where I can better my understanding. Maybe this should be a main topic at the next meeting? Thanks again
Tucker & Emily
Yes it is. http://www.cabelas.ca/product/40967/ruger-1022-takedown-semi-auto-rifle this is where you can order from in Canada. You can get the gun, a couple 25 round mags and several hundred rounds of .22 for half the cost of a Glock before adding the carbine contraption.
tucker me and the other half have a 10-22 take down. Takes a little while to break them in, and you have to know how to adjust them properly (plenty of videos on youtube), but they are a great little fire arm. if you want, pm me your questions and I will do my best to answer them.
here are some FAQ anwers:
1) yes... the rifle is as accurate as the shooter. just as accurate as any non-takedown 10-22 ive ever shot
2) yes... you can get 25 round banana magazines for the 10-22. butler creek makes two models which are available at most retailers. the "hot lips" (plastic lipped... just garbage... i have 2) and the "steel lips" (metal feed lips. much better then the hotlips, and after a break in period, just as reliable as the stock ruger 10 rounder)
3) yes... it comes with picatiny rails for adding a scope if you desire
4) yes... i ordered mine from cabelas. good service and quality, as well as quick delivery to calgary (one business week)
if you have any others please feel free to ask
See you all after.
In some past dealings with the CFO I know that you cannot legally cut the barrel length of any firearm in Canada. Doing so simply makes the gun illegal to own. It can be manufactured with a short barrel as long as the required overall length (not sure of length) is maintained.
HTP
I'd have to disagree with you on this point. The Ontario CFO is well known for not being firearms-friendly, and misinformation like this is his trademark. A rifle barrel may be shortened, but not past the limits of keeping it to an unrestricted length; past that, it becomes restricted. Then a second magical barrel length comes into play that, if shortened beyond that point, makes it prohibited, therefore illegal. Ask a gunsmith how barrel damage at the muzzle is repaired- the barrel gets shortened and re-crowned.
Those 10/22 Takedowns are hard to get hold of, though, like the hair on a frog's backside.... I want one badly!
Took mine to the range this week (finally) and put about 300 rounds through it - the joy of shooting cheap ammo! I've had quite a few missfeeds with the steel lips clips, maybe 2 per mag worth. I'm not impressed with these mags, but the gun performed flawlessly and despite being a lousy shot, the gun put out nice groupings. Highly recommend it although I will be looking at buying more Ruger 10 rd mags instead of the steel lips.
I agree with the steel lips.... mine jammed constantly and I don't trust it at all. I sighted mine in and it was a pleasure to constantly plink pop cans at 50 yards... really nice gun and cheap to shoot 🙂