Ruger 10/22 Takedown
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Carbine · In Production · 2012
Also known as: 10/22 Takedown, Ruger 10-22 Takedown
Overview
The Ruger 10/22 Takedown is a semi-automatic rimfire carbine chambered in .22 Long Rifle, introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 2012 as a portable, quick-disassembly version of the classic Ruger 10/22. Its defining feature is a patented takedown system that lets the shooter separate the 18.5-inch stainless steel barrel and fore-end from the receiver and buttstock with the push of a recessed lever, reducing the rifle to two compact sections roughly 20 inches long for stowage in the included ballistic nylon carry bag. The blowback-operated action feeds from Ruger's proven 10-round rotary magazine, and the rifle retains the enormous aftermarket compatibility of the 10/22 platform. A factory-mounted Picatinny rail and adjustable rear sight allow easy fitment of optics, while a barrel-tension adjustment preserves point of impact each time the carbine is reassembled. Lightweight at roughly 2126 grams, the Takedown is popular among backpackers, pilots, boaters, and survivalists who value a reliable, packable .22 for small game, plinking, and training. It combines the affordability and dependability that made the 10/22 America's best-selling rimfire rifle with genuine take-anywhere convenience.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2126 g (75.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Folded Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Barrel Length | 470 mm (18.50") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 208 J (153 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6×15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Takedown Barrel, Rotary Magazine, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Sights, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Included Carry Bag
Variants
- Ruger 10/22 Takedown Lite - Lightweight
Base model
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian Market · adopted 2012
Production
Production years: 2012-present
Part of the broader 10/22 family, of which over 7 million rifles have been produced since 1964
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: William B. Ruger
Notes
The Takedown mechanism uses a spring-loaded locking lever and an adjustable barrel-mounting collar so the rifle returns to zero after repeated disassembly. Barrel and stock sections each measure about 20 inches when separated, fitting the supplied backpack-style case. Later configurations include threaded and fluted barrels, the lightweight Takedown Lite with an aluminum barrel sleeve, and models with 16.12-inch to 18.5-inch barrels.
Background
Introduced on March 28, 2012, the 10/22 Takedown answered decades of demand for a packable version of America's favorite rimfire. Its two-piece design and included carry bag made it a staple of bug-out kits, bush-plane survival packs, and hikers' gear, all while retaining the vast 10/22 aftermarket.