Ruger 10-22 Take-Down Model (Chapter 2 )

Another look at the classic 10-22 in this Ruger Take-down model configuration.
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[@rosspiotrowski3321]

I wish the 10/22 has a last shot hold open.

[@Mattessj]

Count your shots lol

[@hickok45]

It's a little deer. I'm "dogless" currently.

[@airriflereviews1034]

11:03... That deer must have had some serious problems. He ran right behind the gong hickok was shooting at!

[@NW_Guy]

I went back and re-watched that part of the video multiple times. I was laughing so hard the first time I watched the video I had to make sure I saw what I thought I saw.

[@jamesgalloway9670]

You sir are awesome, nice catch.

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

Air Rifle Reviews just watched this video for like the 3rd time (ordered my stainless/laminate TD this week) and just saw the deer for the first time! Pretty awesome!

[@Marksman2oo7]

I love this rifle because I can ride my motorcycle to the range with a pistol, this rifle, a bit of ammo and a rubber bouncing target in a bookbag. My range is 45 minutes down the interstate so this setup cuts gas out of the cost of range time.

[@Pudsy440]

I do like the easy to clean barrel aspect, probably the most of this take down model.

[@CastleDocrine87]

I never looked at it like that. You speak my lingo bro!

[@sirpoy]

Just bought this gun! Cant wait to use it. My first gun too btw :)

[@13Lineman]

Its funny us hunters spend all the money on sent cover and camo and have a panic attack if we cough in the deer stand and here we are with over a hundred rounds shot hit metal targets and out walks a deer not spokeed or runningLOL

[@theworrellfamily1665]

Outlaw13 maybe its hickocks pet deer

[@gmjones2001]

I just picked one up. My forever Jeep rifle. #thumbsup!

[@sickboy703]

2021 calling, use bulk ammo and save the CCI's

[@sophiadaqween]

love to see you shooting the.22 for a change.

[@justgonnastay]

I got one of these towards the end of June and I love it...now. When I first got it, my first really close-up inspection at home revealed the rear sights to be skewed so badly that the edge of the dovetail was actually bent and curled up. Additionally, the first time I pulled the trigger on a live round it failed to fire. I called Ruger and they handled it quickly, thoroughly and no cost to me at all. The fit and function are now almost like a handcrafted gun. I'm a happy Ruger customer.

[@am-recon4259]

11:01-11:05 deer

[@curryraisins172]

that looked like some kind of fox...LOL

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

It said “he’s out! Run!”

[@Gillyg71]

Please stop...! I can't afford to watch any more of your videos.

[@tonyp4092]

I'd like to see a chapter 3 with this rifle wearing the Magpul X-22 Backpacker stock.

[@hiccup4520]

I can tell you love this gun, as well as your Ruger LCR22 Revolver. I love your enthusiasm for the 22. You're like a little kid. YEEHAW!!! Great shooting.

[@911naimplate]

hickok45 - I'm a HUGH fan of yours and love your videos and have written to you many times. One thing I would like to note however, PLEASE do NOT be a caliber snob!!!! More people are killed every year with .22 bullets than any other caliber. They are inexpensive to purchase and provide very little recoil so their ability to kill is actually far greater than many higher caliber weapons. As an owner of many rifles including a Sig 516 Gen ll FDE and a Henry .45-70 AW, I can tell you as a fact that it is much easier to zero in on a moving target with this gun then just about any other higher caliber weapon unless you are talking about an AR-15 which of course was designed to protect us from evil....AMEN!!!!!! Other than that, please keep up the great videos and make note that we all need to bear arms to protect our Republic....................

[@911naimplate]

Buy one of these along with a Henry AR-7 - and just put both of them away for a rainy day!!!!! BTW, the AR-7 will fit neatly in the Ruger's bag so no need for an extra bag and both will fire the same ammo. Outcome?? Heaven!!!

[@TheOldAmishMan]

Why both?

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

Hickok I keep up with your videos pretty good but I was slow to watch this one. I'm glad to see you coming around and liking the 10/22 better now days. My dad bought me one as my first rifle years ago. My 1st long gun was a 410 shotgun because he wanted to watch me a little longer safety wise before I got the added range of a rifle. Anyhow, dad passed away n 09 and I would really like to see you do a video on his favorite 22 if you have or can get your hands on one. That would be a Remington nylon 66. Later they ha the 77 which was magazine fed instead of tube fed. I know enough of folks around here like them so I think it would make for a great video if you could pull it off. There was even a exact copy made by cbc. I'm actually not too far down the road and also a TN resident so if you need some help I might even loan you one to do a video, just a thought anyways. Life is good!

[@webhealth1]

hickok45: at 11:03 time spot I saw a deer run behind the gong along the woods as you shot at the gong! .

[@notdone1975]

Put a scope on mine ,no problem with accuracy when taken a apart and put together 2 or 3 times at week at the range,had this gun 3 yrs now

[@jaywollack8427]

what type of scope did you get

[@muskyman1018]

Well I know this is 10 years down the road now, but my 2 favorite mods for the 10/22 are the Tandemkross bolt release, makes it so you just pull back on the lever and the bolt goes home, it’s less than $12, and an easy install after watching the video on the website.. Probably the most annoying thing about a 10/22 easily solved. And second is the Ruger extended mag release, it’s not huge and obtrusive like some of the aftermarket ones, but really aids in a mag change.

[@Mattessj]

I can’t believe nobody is talking about the old man’s open sight shooting 😑☠️

[@ScuzzyUltrawide]

Wow, hickok, your aim is superb! I just got one of these partly due to your videos, but I haven't shot it much because of the stupid 22 shortage (november 2015 tampa). I tried some 3 shot bursts like yours at the range (not supposed to do more than 2, heh), and I can say with due certainty that you're a hell of a shot man. And you're standing!

[@jffrocks]

Here in California I look at that row of 25 round magazines and drool as if I was looking at a delicious steak.

[@jediyodac3po]

I see it as being useful for shooters in colleges that say you cant have a fire arm, break it down it can fit in a gym bag or something so shooters can have a firearm at campus. Whether it be for self defence or (preferably) plinking on the weekend.

[@84MadHatter]

11:01 , Oh Deer !

[@TaxationIsTheft69420]

Hey Hickok! Thanks for the video! There definitely a reason though why you'd want to take it down. Backpacking presents a good reason to want to break it down and store inside your pack.

[@lwstruyk]

hanging out behind hickoks range? Not a very good choice little deer. Ha! I have a Ruger 10-22 in stainless, just not the break down version. Bought it for my son, but I end up grabbing it too. Super fun gun!!! Never malfunctions, and very accurate.

[@Allquirkedup]

11:22 Stupidest deer ever.

[@curryraisins172]

you'd think with the power of evolution that they would have developed a brain with whatever other nonsense they were supposed to have developed/adapted to.

[@bluemanchicago9421]

Deer hunters even more dumb.

[@TCFarms]

I would love to shoot my Take-Down more, but getting the rounds before the gougers get to them is tough. I am not going to support their gouging either.

[@bullboo1]

ThomasAwesome check you local lareg sporting goods like academy, Dicks, Gander mountian they should carry 22 LR all our stores do here.

[@davidchrist8210]

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[@jackpayne2366]

7$ for some mini mags wish it was still like that

[@banderlog221]

Look at that watermelon bleed out!!!

[@CorySee]

A deer runs past the gong right after you empty the last 10 rounds into the gong! No joke!

[@microminiskirt]

Are all 10/22 rifles like this now with take down or is this a particuliar model? I have the old stainless 10/22 with scope.

[@adamcuneo7189]

This is a particular model, the 10/22 comes in a variety of models and configurations.

[@MrCarlos0539]

Hickok45 for President!..Love your vids ol' chap. Greetings, from Central California..

[@hickok45]

Sure is! We didn't notice that until you all started pointing it out here in comments.

[@Bayan1905]

My next gun I think.

[@heinekenboy6901]

i oders 2 Ti25 Tactical they are realy great for 10/22 takedown love the magazine and i have a simmons telescope 3-9/40mm 8-points and it great for a .22lr

[@Jocc2Cs]

It is a really cool rifle, that's why I bought one. It has an intriguing appeal to it.

[@flattire707]

No question that Remington 22 bulk is unreliable and much dirtier than others. Good luck with Win, Federal and CCI Blazer bulk.

[@MrStickyIggy]

i like to go thru bulk ammo and wiggle the bullets, if the bullet wiggles use it in a bolt action. if the bullet is firm use in your semi. ive had very few jams using this method.

[@AdrepKeith]

I had a 10-22 takedown when I first watched this video back in 2012. I just found and re-watched this video and found an anomaly I missed in 2012. At the 11:01 mark of this video when Hickok was shooting at the dog targets indeed when he was done shooting and brought the gun down, an animal of some kind ran across up by the treeline. And again the animal comes back at the very top of the screen at about the 11:15 mark. I can't tell what kind of animal for sure, may be a dog or small Coyote. What do you viewers think it is?

[@mrbluenun]

Hi hickok45, Hope all is well, don't know if you are anywhere near the Hurricane Sandy? Its almost worth moving to America to get one of those .22's! Just wondering, not having seen one at all, are they they same size as a .22 pellet? Take care. mrbluenun

[@adamcuneo7189]

Yeah, the bullet is the same diameter, the difference is that it's a cartridge with gunpowder and a casing, unlike a pellet gun.

[@diligentbullies]

Would you recommend having a .22 rifle or handgun in any collection?

[@RandyLunn]

I use a cheap Simmons scope and it returns to the correct position when reassembled. Great fun gun! I also am looking to get the new 2 1/2 pound trigger.

[@cajuncookone]

Hickok45, thanks for videos! I enjoy your enthusiasm and I can tell you enjoy plinking and sharing the videos. God Bless and take care!

[@Echo4PapaBravo]

Yes, it has been called the assassin's caliber of choice. And the largest Grizzly bear kill ever recorded was with a .22LR. You can kill anything in North America with it, but shot placement is the key. You definitely don't want to have to use it for self defense, but you could take any game animal with it in a survival situation if you had to...though killing deer with a .22 is illegal.

[@adamcuneo7189]

The largest grizzly bear kill ever recorded was with a .22 LR!? Get the hell out of here, lol. That's very hard to believe. Are you serious?

[@rosswilliams1943]

would love a takedown 10/22 i spend alot of time backpacking, and this could be a great survival rifle

[@HATINTHEKAT]

im glad my 10/22 rarely ever jams, even with the crappiest bulk ammo i can shoot hundreds of rounds without a fault in the action, even when the action and bolt are almost completely blackened. guess i got a gem haha, except it has jammed once or twice when i brought out some eley competition rounds i got dirt cheap from an old timer at a garage sale, fifty rounds of that and i can expect some hiccups, idk why though, go figure!

[@hickok45]

Check the Playlists.

[@AdrepKeith]

I purchased a nice short bag for my td1022. it's short and has room to store ammo etc, and. even fits with my scope mounted. Also you can purchase a hundred round circular magazine that fits the 1022. I saw a video of it on youtube.

[@dougcoonen5115]

I own two have a couple BX-25 mags and I love 'em! I also have a couple carbines too have never had an issue of it jamming or misfiring. Changed over the iron sights to firesights for these old eyes and have tried a cheap scope and everything functions smoothly, I think your becoming a 10/22 take-down convert, sounded like you were having too much fun! Shame you didn't catch the deer behind you! Thanks for the Great Channel!

[@catlady8324]

12:34 What is that critter walking around back there in the grassy knoll danger zone? 🐕

[@texasrigged5875]

Deer

[@randymcbride111]

Just bought my youngest son his first rifle yesterday and you guessed it, its a Ruger 10/22 with synthetic stock. The 10/22 was also his older brothers first rifle as well. Its a great rifle that will last them a lifetime.

[@TacticalNorwegian]

That deer is suicidal...

[@sterlingroberts6240]

Aren't they all?

[@TacticalNorwegian]

Sterling Roberts They do have a tendency to run in front of cars, trains and crosshairs... They might be adrenaline junkies..

[@curryraisins172]

They were created to be eaten

[@Safetyis0ff]

I love when that gong takes a beating! Thanks Hickok45 for all your vids. I turned all my Air Force buddies onto your vids. They have actually bought a few guns because of your videos. Again, thank you sir. And we all hope to keep seeing new videos.

[@IXIsweat]

Hickok, can you list the magazine models in the description? With so many on the market, I would like to take a look at some you have had success with. Thanks!

[@gemwebb]

What banana magazines are u using? Are they 20 bullet magazines?

[@DoctorCreepy13]

Anyone know of a good mid priced optic for this rifle

[@axesamuels91384]

I have a bugbuster 3-9x32 on mine and its great otherwise for shorter distance i use a reddot by truglo

[@bower230]

When shit hits the fan, don't go to Hickok's looking for things to drink... his stock pile is for 'targets'! :)

[@pshonts993]

Very helpful video. Thinking of buying one

[@nicholasworrell2747]

P Shonts did you ever get one? Just wondering because it's been for years.

[@justlevi7546]

some reason out of 4 10/22s this one and only td i have is the least finicky when it comes to 22lr ammo

[@okrednecks6643]

Deer! 11:05

[@eljeffe5938]

Now you can put the suppressed barrel on the takedown. Genius!

[@whereswaldo5740]

You should check out the Gemtech MIST barrel.

[@BuilditRT]

It really depends on where you live and the laws for buying a firearm. In Ohio all you need is a clear background and be the right age. You also have to fill out a background check form gun shops will have that in the shop. Check out your state laws you can even probably ask your local gun store.

[@TechandDoc]

Hickok, if you're looking for better quality ammo and still wanna save some pennies. CCI makes a 375 bulk pack called "Tactical 22". It's just a bulk pack of the 40gr mini-mags usually costs about 25-35% less than buying individual 100rd boxes. Keep an eye out!

[@alexgottmituns7049]

Review the new 10/22 Tactical Take down model: Blued 16" barrel, Threaded barrel, Iron sights, muzzle brake, red dot sight rails. Model is 11112 10/22TDT. You will love it. It just came out this year. Even has the 1964-2014 50 year stamped on the bolt. Ruger listened to the requests of current 10/22 take down owners. Your search for a near perfect take down 22LR carbine has come to a finale with the Tactical take down model.

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

At 11:02 , soon as he finishes the 10rd magazine, a deer crosses in the background, that’s how safe they feel around hickcock. Wow.😂

[@PnMGunReview]

I really like the takedown feature and it is cool that it comes with the bag but i am not sure if i need to spend an extra hundred just to be able to take it down easier. still want one though.

[@7150285]

Ruger 10/22 is the most popular guns for beginner and first time shooter

[@adamcuneo7189]

One of the most popular guns in general, no matter if you're a beginner or an experienced shooter.

[@MN12BIRD]

I can believe it. I've put about 1000 rds thru mine. Cleaned it once at 500 rds. I only use CCI mini mags but I haven't had a single malfunction with the stock Ruger BX-10 magazines. But I had a few jams in one day while trying "other" magazines and another day when I tried some old ammo! So the magazine and ammo can definitely make a difference. With CCI Mini Mags and stock Ruger magazines I just don't expect any issues.

[@glandhound]

Well I'm Finnish and I'm a regular subscriber, the gun laws are somewhat tight here and getting tighter because of the recent 'incidents' with few mentalists taking their .22 to school and start blasting. There are a lot of guns though, I think most of them are unregistered leftovers from the war passed down the generations but I could be wrong. Basically you have to belong to a "gun club" to own one as a sport shooter or a collector and even then the calibers are not very big.

[@softwareversion5329]

I take public transport to the range and I dont want to carry a rifle case on a bus. The takedown 12222 fits in a ordinary bookbag. Plus at 40.00 a box 9mm plus 8% Philadelphia sales tax and 12.00 to ship to my house this a low cost option for a range day. Large caliber ammo is in short supply in Philadelphia. I also have Ruger 22 45 Mark IV and I shoot that as well .

[@GreatGrumpyGrandpa]

Mr kickcok 45 I also have a number of 22 In fact I have 3 ruger 22 I have one that was manufactured in 1964 and it looks like brand new I also have one in the bull barrel and one in a feather lite And my new baby is a Ruger precision 22 and in all of my 22's they shoot aguila super extra 40 grain and at 50 yards I can shoot a nickel size group and at 100yards it a little over a inch Ruger's are and is one of the best 22's on the market Thank You for loaning me your ear 👂 I like your channel Keep up the fantastic work

[@harley6431]

It is perfect for carrying on motorcycle to the range.

[@mrbluenun]

Hi hemiscrub, That sounds familiar to me, I use it all the time. After watching this video three times I did actually see that dear! Maybe they get so used to hearing the noise of bullets and they are not hunted, so they just take no notice? Pretty cool though, thanks for that, and well spotted. Take care. mrbluenun

[@hiroprotagonist525]

The main reason for a take-down model is probably not what you would think... The action screw that holds the receiver to the stock, is a bit of a weak point in the design of this rifle in that it doesn't have a proper bedding block and there is a big range in the amount of pressure you can exert of that screw, and that torque will make a HUGE difference in the accuracy and repeatability of the rifle. On a normal version, one has to disassemble the entire rile in order to clean it, which means unless you have a good torque wrench, you are not very likely to reproduce the tension on that action screw when you re-assemble the rifle and there goes your accuracy. But because the take-down model removes the barrel from the receiver, it is possible to clean the barrel without completely disassembling the riffle. You will still need to take everything apart from time to time, to clean the receiver and bolt, but you can likely extend those deep-cleaning sessions by a fair margin by being able to clean the barrel. On a normal model, the best you can do is pass a bore-snake through the ejection port of the receiver or via the mag well, and that does help but it's not a full clean. Honestly, it's a shame nobody every made a AR-style top receiver for the 10-22, where accuracy wouldn't be affected by disassembly. I know for many it's little more than a toy, but with proper torque settings and correct ammo, you can get clover leaf groups at 50 all day long! That sort of accuracy can make a big difference if you are relying on this for survival, and if it were more easily repeatable, you could. But without proper torque setting, your groups can vary from 1/4" to 1.5" and more!

[@rustyshackleford1877]

Ruger is always innovative. Scaling down an m-14 for the mini 14. The 10/22 takedown is a genius move with Ruger magazines. Then Ruger made the LCP max, another game changer like the 10/22 takedown.

[@tacticoolness]

@bknec I Saw That After I saw your Post I Don't Think He Even Noticed it, Well He was Turned around at The Time But How awesome is That to Have your own Shooting Range!! I Grew up in California But Live in Nevada now, I didn't get into guns until I moved out Here

[@SkewToob]

After seeing the deer in this video, have you ever had a Randy Johnson moment and had an animal run, jump, or fly right into the path of your bullet?

[@bigsky212]

I hear ya on the ammo brother. CCI es mucho mejor. Put some Tech Sights on there and you will pick them fleas too. 10 minute with a small flat file and a chainsaw file will take care of that goofy bolt hold back lever too. Love my 10/22!

[@fuellifetv2934]

I’ve just bought one of these this week, just noticed the animals running down the end of your range at about 11 minutes

[@theKGB65]

The rapid-fire shots on the gong were a real eye opener!

[@glandhound]

Will it fire taken down? All the important parts (except the sights) seem to be in the back end, but is there a locking mechanism to prevent it being used as an ineffective but scary looking "pistol"?

[@ShrockWPS]

Take down is a fantastic option to have. If you're gonna be out in the wild putting together an emergency survival pack is a must and having a .22 to take small game with will save your life in that situation.

[@NastyAnubis]

Nothing makes you feel 20 years younger than shooting the 10/22! Watching you shoot it was all most as fun as shooting it. I have 2 10/22's now. The carbine and the take-down in multicam.

[@ArtisanTony]

I hardly ever clean my Ruger 10/22 and never have any trouble with it.:) I have at east 3,000 rounds through it since last cleaning, with cheap ammo even. I guess I'll clean it soon :)

[@davva360]

That is a crazy dear. Maybe it is deaf. I love shooting my Marlin model 60 and have never had a malfunction even using cheap Remington ammo. It just a fun gun to take plinking.

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

There is a animal at 12:50 top right ? what was it ,,,,,cheers bob

[@hdatontodo]

After watching many of your videos, I realize that one of the things I like is that you hit your target. Watching someone shoot 10 rounds at a gong and only hit it once wouldn't be fun.

[@gqixkaes]

i had problems similar i stopped using my butlercreek speed loader and it stopped also i loaded by hand without damaging the shell under the one in loading

[@gunsfishand4x4]

agree! i just got the ruger 10/22 tactical take-down! i only use better ammo like CCI! unless i am doing an ammunition reveiw for youtubers!

[@Myrmidon26]

Looks like a good backpacking rifle.

[@lifeinvt354]

Love ya 10/22

[@randellrose6663]

I love mine. I like the take down feature because I keep it in my truck. I e got groundhog problem at a couple different place around the farm. It's inconvenient to have the rifle visible all the time but with it broke down nobody knows its there.

[@cobrathecobra3398]

Can you get ahold of the Survival 10/22? I'm buying one and I'd hate to have purchased a gun without watching you shoot it...

[@birage9885]

Doesn't the Takedown come with a carry case? Also, the Magpul Backpacker is a neat way to store and carry the gun with ammo in the stock, but adds another cost to the package.

[@ronaldren5581]

There is a kit you can get to convert a 10-22 into a takedown and you can get a stock you actually like for it. What you end up with is a little smaller and a lot lighter , higher quality and cooler than the store bought model.

[@whereswaldo5740]

FF to the Charger Take Down. Suppressed and taken down firs in my old lunch bag. And now braces are confirmed legal.

[@octaneaddiction1405]

Only reason I like my 10/22 take down better than the original is its easier to clean with a rod