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

 

[North of 60]

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.

 

[4th_point]

I haven't seen an issue with the Takedown from one session to the next when cold, but there's obviously a chance for the connection to not be consistent. I set mine fairly tight, but not gorilla tight - it's adjustable.

I have seen the Takedown Rifle groups start to wander a bit within a single session though. It might be due to the fact that, as the chamber heats from firing, the chamber portion expands inside the takedown mechanism. I haven't looked into it too closely, and you need to shoot enough to generate noticeable warming.

I haven't seen the same issue with the pistol version though - maybe since there's not as much load on the takedown joint and less tendency for barrel droop.

 

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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

Ya I had thought about a bolt action however I do already have a 22LR bolt action that they have been using its just terribly inaccurate and not worth investing in. Additionally I have a Tikka 243 that they have been using at the range and will be their rifle when they want to start deer hunting. Unfortunately where we live in BC the 243 is the smallest caliber allowed for deer sized game.

The semi-auto ruger 10/22 is more for the ease and fun factor for plinking and grouse hunting so that they hopefully really enjoy the experience. Once they get a little older and if they show interest the bolt action will definitely be more of a priority.

Thanks for the reply

 

[DoubleDown]

Stay away from take down. Instead get a carbon fiber barrel in Magpul stock

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Get the takedown and then get the Magpul stock for the takedown, it's a fantastic platform for packing and holds magazines in the butt stock. You'll want the pic takedown block to mount a red dot on so it's always consistent with the barrel. No accuracy issues if the optic is mounted on the barrel.

I'll get a pic of my setup when I get home tonight, at the hospital now trying to become a grandpa.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Found these on my phone. Super fun with the little red dot on it. That's an SBX shrouded barrel the suppressor fits inside. It's like an 11" barrel that clears 16" so no tax stamps necessary. There's a flap that opens on the butt stock that holds 3 factory 10rd mags. Wife will be packing this for grouse on our Elk hunt later this week.

 

[Elkfitness]

With my son, I went the route of the BB gun to stainless takedown 10/22. And he loved it. Putting it together, cleaning it, taking a back apart, putting it back together, it taught some good skills on assembly, checking to make sure a weapon is unloaded, etc…. Then he moved onto a 223 bolt action, and then a 6.5 creedmoor. This was all from the age of 8 to 16. Now I like to have the takedown, because it easily fits into one of our camping boxes that we can just throw into the back of the vehicles when we head out into the high country.


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