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Ruger 10/22 Takedown 11100

Two-piece breakdown 10/22; 18.5-inch barrel separates from receiver for backpack-friendly transport.

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Key Highlights

  • Barrel and forend separate from receiver in seconds
  • Returns to zero on reassembly with adjustable tension lever
  • Same Picatinny rail and BX magazine compatibility as standard 10/22

Specifications

Price
$469
Weight
4 lb 9 oz
Calibers
.22 LR
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: rimfireplatform: ruger-10-22platform: ruger-10-22-takedownmag-type: ruger-bxcaliber: 22lrinterface: picatinny-topbarrel: longtakedown

Overview

The Ruger 10/22 Takedown splits the receiver from the barrel and forend with a single button push. Reassembly is a quarter-turn twist, and the adjustable headspace lever lets the user tune the lock-up tension to maintain zero across breakdowns. Most owners report sub-MOA shift across hundreds of cycles when the lever is properly set.

The Takedown is the answer when a 10/22 needs to live in a backpack or pilot's bag. The Magpul X-22 Backpacker stock turns the package into a self-contained survival rifle that fits inside a daypack with magazines and ammunition stored in the buttstock. For aviation, hunting, and overland use cases the Takedown displaces dedicated survival rifles like the Henry AR-7 because of the deeper aftermarket and far better trigger options.

Internally the Takedown is a standard 10/22, so all BX magazines, drop-in triggers, and bolt assemblies fit. Aftermarket .920 bull barrels are produced in Takedown-specific lengths by Volquartsen and Tactical Solutions for owners who want a heavier suppressor host.

Key Features

  • Two-piece takedown design with adjustable tension lever
  • 18.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel
  • Factory Picatinny rail adapter on receiver
  • Backpack-compatible breakdown for transport
  • Cross-bolt manual safety
  • Ruger BX-1 10-round rotary magazine included

Pros

  • +Smallest practical 10/22 footprint for transport and storage
  • +Returns to zero with proper tension adjustment
  • +Pairs natively with Magpul X-22 Backpacker stock for ultra-compact survival kit
  • +Same BX magazine, trigger, and bolt aftermarket as standard 10/22
  • +Picatinny rail allows red dot or rimfire scope without losing breakdown function

Cons

  • Roughly $90 premium over the carbine 1103
  • Tension lever requires periodic adjustment to maintain zero
  • Adds one more interface to clean and inspect
  • Aftermarket barrels must be Takedown-specific, not standard 10/22 length

Detailed Specifications

caliber
.22 LR
Barrel Length
18.5 inches
Overall Length
37 inches assembled, 20 inches takedown
weight
4.6 lbs
Twist Rate
1:16 RH
barrel
Cold hammer-forged, satin black
capacity
10 rounds
receiver
Aluminum alloy, satin black anodized
msrp
$469

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