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  • cb51

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    Thinking of buying a smaller rifle for the granddaughter, and the Ruger 10/22 is being very seriously considered. I'm actually thinking of the takedown model as it can be cleaned from the beech end easier and has a smaller appearance for transport. Easier for a 9 year old to handle.

    Has there been any accuracy issues with it, or reliability issues?
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    I'm going to tell my story. It is absolutely true, but I think my 10/22 Takedown was very much an exception.

    Back when they got released with the blue stock in the orange bag as an Olympic model ... I snatched one up 'cause I thought it was cool. Mine would not group to save my life. I tried with 1. factory irons, 2. Williams Fire Peep and 3. Glass. I had a friend buy a regular black plastic stock takedown when they came available. It shot circles around mine.

    I unloaded mine and I've never looked back. I now have Marlins and I couldn't be happier. When I delivered a pair of BX25s and a handful of 10 rounders to a friend, it was 'cause I was certain I wouldn't be needing them. I was more annoyed than relieved by the depth of the Ruger 10/22 aftermarket. The challenge of saving a poor shooter left me with the opinion that anybody can build an accurate 10/22 if they send enough money to Kidd, Volquartsen or Tactical Solutions to replace the Ruger crap with decent parts. The $150 Marlin 795 will out shoot the 10/22 out of the box.

    Yes, the 10/22 aftermarket has the Marlin aftermarket beat hands down. The 10/22 has more ultimate potential but the potential is 'spensive.
     

    TreyG-20

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    Another one to consider for a reliable and accurate semi auto .22 is the S&W M&P 15-22. A lot of AR parts will work on it also like stocks and triggers. Also it is very light weight for younger shooters.
     

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    The take down model is as accurate as the other 10/22s. The barrel/receiver connection is as solid as it gets. It also stays sighted in after break down an reassembly.

    I did install the BX trigger, just because. The original trigger group wasn't horrible, but the BX one seems crisper and it is a lot lighter.

    My wife likes her take down very much.
     

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    I have two 10/22's. One std, one takedown with a Mist-22 barrel. Each one I spent about an hour polishing the bolt and cleaning up the hammer and sear, and they're both outstanding. My 8yo daughter loved shooting my takedown at the last family reunion event, said it was her favorite of the day.
     

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    I have two 10/22's. One std, one takedown with a Mist-22 barrel. Each one I spent about an hour polishing the bolt and cleaning up the hammer and sear, and they're both outstanding. My 8yo daughter loved shooting my takedown at the last family reunion event, said it was her favorite of the day.

    Do they come rough that the bolt and stuff needs polishing? And what did you use for the polishing?
     

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    Operationally? No. It will function perfectly as it comes. If you spend some time polishing everything feels better though - the bolt slides more smoothly and freely, and you can dramatically improve the trigger pull and feel as well. Be careful and certain of your work with the hammer and sear though, you can pretty quickly make the gun unsafe if you do it wrong.
     

    diesel1959

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    I'm a big Marlin fan too, when it comes to .22LR rifles; however, I picked up one of the Ruger 10/22 takedown rifles and I couldn't be more satisfied with it. I'll probably wind up with a Charger takedown too.

    I've not experienced any accuracy issues from the takedown rifle.
     

    HKShooter65

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    I love my little 10/22 takedown in the solid plastic case.

    Never shot that particular one with a high magnification optic as it's purpose is to be quick, convenient and handy.

    A couple other plain-jane factory thin 10-22 barrels I've shot with good optics for serious accuracy did 1/2 to 3/4" at 50 yards once I found their favorite ammo.

    Mine all seem to like the Gemtech orange box sub-sonic stuff.

    There are several readily available 22lr's that'll serve admirably.

    I'm a traditionalist in one regard giving you an unsolicited bias. I'd get a bolt gun to train a 9 y/o then move "up" in complexity and sophistication to a semi-auto.
    My Ruger 77/22 with CCI 710 "quiet" ammo has introduced several novices, young and old, to our sport.

    10/22s are a bit of a pain to fully strip.
    That can be a positive, as it provides an opportunity to teach a 9 y/o about proper tool usage and internal firearm design and mechanics.

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    I'm going to tell my story. It is absolutely true, but I think my 10/22 Takedown was very much an exception.

    Back when they got released with the blue stock in the orange bag as an Olympic model ... I snatched one up 'cause I thought it was cool. Mine would not group to save my life. I tried with 1. factory irons, 2. Williams Fire Peep and 3. Glass. I had a friend buy a regular black plastic stock takedown when they came available. It shot circles around mine.

    I unloaded mine and I've never looked back. I now have Marlins and I couldn't be happier. When I delivered a pair of BX25s and a handful of 10 rounders to a friend, it was 'cause I was certain I wouldn't be needing them. I was more annoyed than relieved by the depth of the Ruger 10/22 aftermarket. The challenge of saving a poor shooter left me with the opinion that anybody can build an accurate 10/22 if they send enough money to Kidd, Volquartsen or Tactical Solutions to replace the Ruger crap with decent parts. The $150 Marlin 795 will out shoot the 10/22 out of the box.

    Yes, the 10/22 aftermarket has the Marlin aftermarket beat hands down. The 10/22 has more ultimate potential but the potential is 'spensive.

    Same thing here. IMO. the 10/22 is only as popular as it is because there is a ton of
    mods and gizmos for the rifle. The Marlin 60 or 795 doesn't need any of that junk.

    Best 155 bucks plus tax, ect., I ever spent on a rimfire rifle. No upgrades needed, except for a larger magazine. 10 rounds just dont cut it for me.
     

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    I agree--the most practical mag for the Ruger 10/22 family of firearms is the factory 15-rounders. Right size, decent capacity, and don't suffer from what I call "AK syndrome"--huge curved mags that get in the way.
     

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    diesel1959

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    Bought a Ruger Charger 10/22 Takedown this afternoon. Also purchased the pistol brace adapter sold by Copper Custom. I'll be installing a KAK Shockwave brace.
     

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    I have the takedown tactical model that was sold a few years ago. It's been a great rifle though I think I want to put it on a Magpul stock. I just use 10 round magazines and it runs flawlessly on a wide range of ammo from the cheap Remington Golden Bullets to CCI 38 gr hollowpoints.

    There's nothing I feel needs to be done with this other than putting an optic on or changing out the sights but that's more of a preference than anything.
     

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    Same thing here. IMO. the 10/22 is only as popular as it is because there is a ton of
    mods and gizmos for the rifle. The Marlin 60 or 795 doesn't need any of that junk.

    Best 155 bucks plus tax, ect., I ever spent on a rimfire rifle. No upgrades needed, except for a larger magazine. 10 rounds just dont cut it for me.
    Being a big 10/22 fan, owning 3 and having owned 3 others that went to different owners (also have a 96/22) I think everyone should own at least one. They are solid machines, accurate shooters, good trainers, you can spend 4 times the value in upgrades if that is your path. The fact that a design can run 50 or 60 years and have parts exchange from year one to today is a testament.

    With that being said, the marlin 795 is a solid shooter. In my opinion, more accurate stock for stock against a 10/22 at 50 bucks less for base model. Another thing to consider is the compatibility of mags with the marlin xt series of bolt actions. Ruger has the same options with the ruger American rimfire, but again, the marlin XT22RZ can be found for $150 and that gets you a factory threaded mag fed bolt action .22


    To each their own though. I think a guy should own one of each of all of them.....

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    Bought a Ruger Charger 10/22 Takedown this afternoon. Also purchased the pistol brace adapter sold by Copper Custom. I'll be installing a KAK Shockwave brace.
    For the purposes cited by the OP, equipping a youngster with a semi-auto, that might be the best configuration out there. The brace is short enough to be used as a youth stock for the truly petite. Later, you have the option to leave it as is, SBR it with a full stock, whatever.

    Didn't the Copper Custom guys put out a video on that configuration? Oh, yeah -

     
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