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10/22 Takedown questions? - update
5/6/2012 2:21:00 PM
I have been eyeballing a 10/22 takedown since its release. I have been to a few gun stores to look at them. I have been able to handle 3 of them. When assembled 2 out of the 3 seemed kind of loose. One of the 3 I played with at the store was very tight. After I inserted the barrel and tightened the ring. I would try to wiggle the front and rear half. The 2 rifles seemed like they wiggled to much. I was wondering if those of you that have then, if they wiggle much? How is the repeat of zero using sights, how about with a scope?
*update* - I ended up getting one, it was very tight!
*update* - I ended up getting one, it was very tight!
5/6/2012 3:05:03 PM
You are overthinking and undergoogling.
One review states they took the rifle apart 4 times and shot 5x5 for 25 total shots into 5/8" at 50 yards.
I doubt a stock standard one would shoot that tight.
There is an adjustment to make it fit tight as the gun wears. Instructions come with the gun. Could probably be tightened up at the store but it will increase the chances someone will buy it out from under you if you don't pull the trigger on it right away.
It needs peep sights. For that money if it had any kind of peep sights on it I would buy it. As it stands will need to spend close to 400 to get one with peep sights.
One review states they took the rifle apart 4 times and shot 5x5 for 25 total shots into 5/8" at 50 yards.
I doubt a stock standard one would shoot that tight.
There is an adjustment to make it fit tight as the gun wears. Instructions come with the gun. Could probably be tightened up at the store but it will increase the chances someone will buy it out from under you if you don't pull the trigger on it right away.
It needs peep sights. For that money if it had any kind of peep sights on it I would buy it. As it stands will need to spend close to 400 to get one with peep sights.
5/6/2012 5:34:25 PM
The ring at the front of the receiver tightens the two halves up.. I can adjust mine down to where I have a hard time locking it in it's so tight.
The gun is as good as any 10/22, mine has zero play.
The gun is as good as any 10/22, mine has zero play.
5/6/2012 7:37:58 PM
i was able to "tighten the ring" and it still seemed pretty loose
5/6/2012 7:51:02 PM
Panther, the ring tightens it up and can be loosened. That's what you are feeling go look at it again
5/8/2012 11:10:27 AM
With mine I found an easy method to get it to lock up tight. Separate the halves, tighten the ring, try to reattach the front half. If it goes on without a problem take it back off and tighten the ring a few more clicks. Repeat until it's hard to attach the front half. Then back it off a couple of clicks. That did the trick for me, locks up rock solid now every time.
-EndlessFields
-EndlessFields
5/8/2012 3:22:19 PM
Ruger.com has a video on how to tighten up the ring. That was the first place I looked when this same question popped up in my pea brain. 
5/8/2012 4:16:01 PM
Originally Posted By EndlessFields:
With mine I found an easy method to get it to lock up tight. Separate the halves, tighten the ring, try to reattach the front half. If it goes on without a problem take it back off and tighten the ring a few more clicks. Repeat until it's hard to attach the front half. Then back it off a couple of clicks. That did the trick for me, locks up rock solid now every time.
-EndlessFields
With mine I found an easy method to get it to lock up tight. Separate the halves, tighten the ring, try to reattach the front half. If it goes on without a problem take it back off and tighten the ring a few more clicks. Repeat until it's hard to attach the front half. Then back it off a couple of clicks. That did the trick for me, locks up rock solid now every time.
-EndlessFields
Exactly what I did
5/8/2012 4:29:26 PM
read the manual that comes with rifle...
Back off the ring all the way...
Insert the barrel
hand tighten until it stops
Remove barrel and tighten 3 clicks
reinstall barrel
Drop the bolt 3-5 times to seat barrel
Shoot and enjoy
Back off the ring all the way...
Insert the barrel
hand tighten until it stops
Remove barrel and tighten 3 clicks
reinstall barrel
Drop the bolt 3-5 times to seat barrel
Shoot and enjoy
5/9/2012 10:53:57 PM
What's a good retail price on these? I saw one for $399 in the LGS.
5/9/2012 11:00:25 PM
Originally Posted By cantgrowup:
What's a good retail price on these? I saw one for $399 in the LGS.
What's a good retail price on these? I saw one for $399 in the LGS.
Too much. Retail is $389.
I paid $339.995 for mine at the local fun shop.
5/9/2012 11:39:32 PM
Originally Posted By cantgrowup:
What's a good retail price on these? I saw one for $399 in the LGS.
What's a good retail price on these? I saw one for $399 in the LGS.
I paid $320 shipped.
5/10/2012 12:18:35 AM
my local shop has them for $319.99 and cabelas here has 'em for $349.99
5/10/2012 12:47:04 PM
My local bass pro has them for 325.
5/10/2012 5:08:48 PM
Local shop for $320 OTD...
5/10/2012 10:45:25 PM
Paid $310......$330 with tax in stl.
5/11/2012 3:04:35 PM
Cabelas has a sales coming up 319.99
Don't forget the BX 25 mags
Don't forget the BX 25 mags
5/11/2012 6:28:14 PM
Originally Posted By tbougie1:
Cabelas has a sales coming up 319.99
Don't forget the BX 25 mags
Cabelas has a sales coming up 319.99
Don't forget the BX 25 mags
I noticed that too, but the sale doesn't start til 5/17/12. I doubt my cabelas will have any then, they were sold out last weekend when I went.
I want to buy it from there because I have about $175 in points
5/11/2012 7:08:05 PM
My rifle is tight, read Rugers instructions for best results. Some stuff on the web is incorrect on procedure.
5/12/2012 2:56:43 PM
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
I noticed that too, but the sale doesn't start til 5/17/12. I doubt my cabelas will have any then, they were sold out last weekend when I went.
I want to buy it from there because I have about $175 in points
Originally Posted By tbougie1:
Cabelas has a sales coming up 319.99
Don't forget the BX 25 mags
Cabelas has a sales coming up 319.99
Don't forget the BX 25 mags
I noticed that too, but the sale doesn't start til 5/17/12. I doubt my cabelas will have any then, they were sold out last weekend when I went.
I want to buy it from there because I have about $175 in points
I would check to be sure, traditionally they stock up for the sales..I am enjoying mine so much I may buy another to have around when the grand daughter and neices and nephews show up
5/13/2012 9:49:32 PM
I will go and check on the day of the sale
5/14/2012 9:37:31 AM
My barrel is off to have the front sight relocated back to 16", threaded and bead blasted. Installed a rear sling swivel in the stock yesterday, and stuck a UTG pic rail on it.
5/14/2012 5:40:47 PM
I just got one on sale at Academy for $319.00!! 
Now I have to figure out what accessories and scope to get for it.
Now I have to figure out what accessories and scope to get for it.
5/14/2012 5:47:08 PM
Several shops with them for $299.99 in Atlanta.
5/14/2012 5:49:36 PM
Originally Posted By Andr0id:
I just got one on sale at Academy for $319.00!!
Now I have to figure out what accessories and scope to get for it.
I just got one on sale at Academy for $319.00!!
Now I have to figure out what accessories and scope to get for it.
Check out this thread for some ideas.
5/14/2012 6:01:43 PM
Originally Posted By Casper507:
You are overthinking and undergoogling.
One review states they took the rifle apart 4 times and shot 5x5 for 25 total shots into 5/8" at 50 yards.
I doubt a stock standard one would shoot that tight.
There is an adjustment to make it fit tight as the gun wears. Instructions come with the gun. Could probably be tightened up at the store but it will increase the chances someone will buy it out from under you if you don't pull the trigger on it right away.
It needs peep sights. For that money if it had any kind of peep sights on it I would buy it. As it stands will need to spend close to 400 to get one with peep sights.
You are overthinking and undergoogling.
One review states they took the rifle apart 4 times and shot 5x5 for 25 total shots into 5/8" at 50 yards.
I doubt a stock standard one would shoot that tight.
There is an adjustment to make it fit tight as the gun wears. Instructions come with the gun. Could probably be tightened up at the store but it will increase the chances someone will buy it out from under you if you don't pull the trigger on it right away.
It needs peep sights. For that money if it had any kind of peep sights on it I would buy it. As it stands will need to spend close to 400 to get one with peep sights.
Yes the standard sights are weak for anyone who has eyes over 22 years old. Trigger needs work also
But in the end the bag and the takedown makes it just a great little toy.
Riverview in CT was knocking them out for $299+Tax (I like those guys!)
5/16/2012 11:27:01 AM
Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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5/16/2012 11:42:42 AM
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
5/16/2012 7:23:32 PM
Originally Posted By sgtlmj:
It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Cheaper at Numrich...
5/16/2012 7:43:13 PM
Originally Posted By bullofspadez:
Cheaper at Numrich...
Originally Posted By sgtlmj:
It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Cheaper at Numrich...
Numrich usually kills you with shipping. I always have a full wish list at Brownells and just throw little items like these sights in.
5/16/2012 8:43:59 PM
Originally Posted By sgtlmj:
Numrich usually kills you with shipping. I always have a full wish list at Brownells and just throw little items like these sights in.
Originally Posted By bullofspadez:
Cheaper at Numrich...
Originally Posted By sgtlmj:
It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Cheaper at Numrich...
Numrich usually kills you with shipping. I always have a full wish list at Brownells and just throw little items like these sights in.
Yeah, I didn't go through the whole checkout to see about shipping... I just looked and Midway has them also. Might need to make a wishlist tonight!
5/16/2012 10:43:36 PM
Originally Posted By bullofspadez:
Cheaper at Numrich...
Originally Posted By sgtlmj:
It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Originally Posted By Panther1911:
Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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Can you use the iorn sights with the scope base installed? (Assuming no scope is mounted)
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It's close. I always swap out the sights on my 10/22's for 77/22 sights. They are just a bit taller. Brownells sells them.
Cheaper at Numrich...
I used to be a Numrich fan, till they changed their website a while back, jacked my account all up, and after 3 orders and calling their customer service about it 4 times it's still jacked up. I've not ordered from them since
5/17/2012 9:31:02 AM
Wish me luck today. I am going to cabelas after work to see if they got any more in stock. The sale starts today.
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5/18/2012 12:55:15 AM
update in OP
