Posted on 03/28/2012 6:52:14 PM PDT by marktwain
If Ruger’s not careful, they’re gonna sell a lot of guns. They’ve just announced a new twist on one of the most popular guns evere made, the 10/22 .22LR rifle. They’re now offering the gun in a stainless and synthetic takedown configuration their marketing mavens are calling the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. Go figure. Specs at the link. Press release after the jump.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger 10/22 Takedown™. Readily separated into two subassemblies, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown offers a convenient transport and storage option for the popular Ruger® 10/22®. As reliable and accurate as every 10/22, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown makes it even easier to keep America’s favorite rimfire rifle by your side.
The barrel and forend of the Ruger 10/22 Takedown are easily separated from the action and buttstock by pushing a recessed lever, twisting the subassemblies, and pulling them apart. Reassembly is the reverse of takedown, and is quick and easy. The friction fit lockup of the assembly joint is simple to adjust, but will rarely need re-adjustment after the first assembly. The lockup is secure and repeatable, ensuring an accurate return to zero, even when receiver-mounted optics are used.
The Ruger 10/22 Takedown is shipped in a ballistic nylon backpack-style case that features internal sleeves which hold the subassemblies. External pockets with MOLLE webbing provide storage for magazines, ammunition, and other accessories. Multiple attachment points for the padded, single shoulder strap offer different carrying options.
The 4.67-pound Ruger 10/22 Takedown is 37″ long when assembled; each subassembly is less than 20 1/4″ long when disassembled. Utilizing the standard 10/22 action and ten round rotary magazine (one magazine is provided), the Ruger 10/22 Takedown offers legendary 10/22 reliability in a compact and portable package.
For more information on the new Ruger 10/22 Takedown, or to learn more about the extensive line of award winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown, like the 25-round Ruger BX-25® magazine, visit ShopRuger.com.
Must have for my grand children!
never cared for the 10/22
I got an old glenfield model 60
its way more fun to shoot
tubular magazines are the bomb
That post made me think of the movie red dawn when that old guys says to Swayze i have something in my basement for you to take care of It his grand daughters
I'll have to run some accuracy tests after barrel removal and re-installation. That'll take at least a day at the range...oh well.
Funny I have the tube fed and the 10/22 i like the 10 /22 better
Nice rifle, but you’ll have to wait a while for delivery.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/fourth-largest-gun-maker-us-out-guns
if they were smart, they'd redesign the mini-14 to take M16 mags
That’s because some people don’t know what’s good for them.
I’ve been breaking this one down for 46 years.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ivjMYIqfp-0/T1Z8VP4N03I/AAAAAAAAA20/iq3C-WbGF7k/s1600/Browning22Auto.jpg
That new hi-cap mag for the 10-22 is nice. About time!
Love that gun!
Thanks for the pic.
That little browning is probably the ONLY 22 rifle i would ever give up my old glenfield model 60 for.
I have a few Marlins and a couple of variations of the 10/22. The 10/22 is arguably more fun to “plink” with if you own a few 30/40 round magazines. The Model 60 and variants (including the Glenfield) are definitely more accurate. The micro-grooved barrel or whatever they call it now is the difference.
Every enthusiast should own one of each. I have already bought both for my kids.
Then they couldn’t sell their proprietary mags for $35. Good for them bad for us.
Looks good. Guns and ammo just took a big jump and will no doubt skyrocket like 08-09. Get em while you can.
Nice.
Instant market for a 16.5” threaded barrel, collapsing stock, fast attach suppressor, and suitable low profile case.
In 1965, I bought my Ruger 10-22 in the Camp Buckner PX in Okinawa for $35.00. That was 47 years ago and it's still shooting as well as the day I brought it home.
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