Any of you have the 10/22 takedown? I am thinking of buying one.

[skortch]

The volquartsen exact edge extractor is a great upgrade.

A quick follow-up to my above post. Verdict: very positive.

It took maybe 10 minutes to install the Volquartsen extractor. I only ran a couple magazines through but experienced no stovepipes, very nice results so far. (This on top of the fact that I hadn't cleaned the 10/22 for a while, so even dirty it cycled just fine. The stovepipes occurred every previous range trip, clean rifle or not.)

Big improvement for me, just too bad it seems to be such a necessary upgrade.

[baglock1]

It took maybe 10 minutes to install the Volquartsen extractor. I only ran a couple magazines through but experienced no stovepipes, very nice results so far.

It looks like all of the internals on the standard 10/22 vs the takedown are the same. Is this the same for the extractor? That is, did you order the std volquartsen extractor for the takedown?

I didn't see any separate part numbers or anything, but since it didn't specifically state that it was compatible with the takedown, I wanted to confirm.

Additionally, what do you think about the mag release on it? My current 10/22s are all the older models with the flush mag release. I had planned on ordering one of the extended releases (like the tactical innovations style that extends under the trigger guard) for 1-2 of them and had considered one for the takedown as well. Since I've never had the opportunity to play with the newer style release though, I was going to wait until I had it in hand.

Since I'm now on day 11 of the waiting game, I'm starting to get impatient. So, mag release on the takedown: decent or just barely less clumsy than the original flush style?

[baglock1]

Well, just to follow up on this, it looks like all of the internals are the same between standard and takedown models. I ordered exact edge extractors and upgraded bolt buffers, mainly just to improve reliability. As far as the mag release, the new version is night and day better than the older, flush style. I think I'm going to stick with the factory setup on it. Once I get the opportunity to play with a tactical innovations type release, I may upgrade the older ones.

I won't get a chance to shoot the TD until the 2nd week of Feb, but after playing with it for awhile, I like it. I took the adjustment screw down to 3 clicks instead of the recommended 2 and it locks up very tight now. I actually had a bit of a scare when I did it. I tightened it down and then put it together. Then I couldn't get it apart! It would start to twist apart but then just stop.

I was dreading the call to Ruger to figure out how I screwed it up, but then realized I'd forgotten to lock the bolt back.

[skortch]

...I was dreading the call to Ruger to figure out how I screwed it up, but then realized I'd forgotten to lock the bolt back.

Sorry, I was out of town. I'm pretty sure the extractors are the same, as you found out. I'm not a big fan of the 10/22 mag release but I'm not up for purchasing a replacement as of now. Same goes for the bolt locking mechanism.

And, yeah, gotta always remember to lock the bolt back - took me a while to get into the habit. I'm pretty sure I've read somewhere in the great internet wasteland that not doing so can cause damage (extractor?).

[sneakerd]

Just got mine, put about 100 informal offhand rounds thru it at FL yesterday. Mostly misc ammo, a few stove pipes. Last mag was filled with Stingers, it really seemed to like those! I've ordered a Volq extractor, bolt handle and buffer pin. I thank Sideshow Bob for mentioning the specific instructions for first assembly. I never even would have looked. I'm considering a complete Volq trigger group, from Brownells. Approx $200- not sure it's worth it, really want to replace the cheesy factory trigger group with a quality unit, for the ultimate TD, ironsight bug-out .22.

[Snowman78]

Here is what I did to mine for the trigger:
http://www.brimstonegunsmithing.com/...r-work-teir-2/

[skortch]

If you look on rimfirecentral, they have a number of recommended "fixes" for improving the 10/22 action. In the $100 range, give or take, there are a number of gunsmiths like brimstone and swampfox, along with the cheaper drop-in trigger group from Kidd. The Volquartsen option seems down the list a ways, recommendation-wise. While the composite trigger group may feel kinda cheesy, some of the gunsmiths prefer it over the metal group due to consistent manufacturing - fewer minor variations, I guess.

[sneakerd]

Thanks!! That's exactly the type of feedback I was looking for!

[Reave]

I like mine, and it seems to hold a zero OK with the scope mounted to the receiver and the barrel fits snugly. As far as the price, it's worth a whole lot more now than what I paid for it when they first came out. I've had some ridiculous offers while at the range.

Reaver

[IFFV]

I have a Ruger 10/22 take down I purchased last summer-Fall for $299.99.
I like how small it is when taken down.. Very easy to Transport.
I installed a Scope on it & have no issues whats so ever.
The scope mounts on the weaver style rail on the receiver. Take it apart or leave it. Since the scope is mounted on the receiver the scope should always be on target. Unless you use a less expensive Scope.
I only use Burris or Nikon. I have a Nikon on mine.