Ruger 10/22 - Takedown (Stainless) vs Magpul (Stainless) for 9 and 11yr old daughters.

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So I took my oldest hunting for the first time 2 days ago. She had a blast and the smiles she got when she shot her first grouse was amazing. She was so proud to serve it at our family Thanksgiving this weekend as well - Canadian .

Anyways it's giving me reason to upgrade our cheap 22LR. I went to the local Cabalas and am pretty set on a Ruger 10/22. The 2 models that really stood out for me are the Stainless model with Magpul stock and then the takedown model also in stainless.

There is definitely a price jump between the 2 so wanted some opinions. I am leaning towards the standard model with magpul stock as it fits them well and I don't currently see the need for the takedown model. However, I'm hoping to only buy once so wanted some opinions. Would anyone recommend just upgrading to the takedown anyways? Also I'm curious if there are any accuracy issues that come with a takedown model coming apart and being put back together all the time.

Thanks,
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[atmat]

I don’t have an opinion on the options you asked about other than to say that 10/22’s are ridiculous fun.

However. If you think they’ll hunt long term it may be better to invest in a bolt action 22 so they can begin to practice that skill. As a dad of three girls that’s my plan

 

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We've got two carbine length 10/22s from years ago and i put them in Butler creek folding stocks (not even sure they are still around) that have a short LOP for my son when he started at 5 or so. They've brought thousands of rounds of fun

For a plinker/trainer/small game .22, hard to beat a regular 10/22.

I guess the best question is would the take-down model fit your needs better vs. seeing it as a lower weight "upgrade"? A stock that is most comfortable to shoot would be my first priority for kids.

Atmat makes a good point about a bolt action, and i would probably put that $ toward a .223 bolt action.