Ruger 10 22 Takedown Range shooting Ammo Test

Published on January 10, 2018
Duration: 4:37

This review of the Ruger 10/22 Takedown highlights its performance with various ammunition types. The reviewer found that while Federal American Eagle and Winchester Super X (1300 fps) cycled reliably in BX-25 magazines, CCI AR Tactical experienced feeding issues, likely due to bullet nose length, but performed well in 10-round magazines. The reviewer expressed strong satisfaction with the firearm's takedown feature and overall performance.

Quick Summary

The Ruger 10/22 Takedown demonstrated reliable cycling with Federal American Eagle and Winchester Super X (1300 fps) in BX-25 magazines. However, CCI AR Tactical experienced feeding issues in BX-25 mags, likely due to bullet nose length, but performed well in 10-round magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Ammunition Mix
  2. 00:30BX-25 Magazine Test: Federal & Winchester
  3. 00:48Initial Shooting Impressions
  4. 01:00CCI AR Tactical in BX-25: Feeding Issues
  5. 01:18CCI AR Tactical in 10-Round Magazine
  6. 01:40Comparison to Marlin 60 (Last Shot Hold Open)
  7. 01:48Overall Satisfaction with Takedown Feature
  8. 01:53Winchester Super X Test (BX-25)
  9. 02:06Federal American Eagle Test (BX-25)
  10. 02:22CCI AR Tactical Test (10-Round Mags Recap)
  11. 02:39Observation on 10-Round Magazine Capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition performed well in the Ruger 10/22 Takedown's BX-25 magazines?

During the test, Federal American Eagle and Winchester Super X (1300 fps) ammunition cycled reliably in the Ruger 10/22 Takedown when using BX-25 magazines. These loads demonstrated good performance without significant feeding or ejection issues.

Why did CCI AR Tactical ammunition have feeding problems in the BX-25 magazines?

The reviewer observed that CCI AR Tactical ammunition experienced jamming issues in the BX-25 magazines. It's speculated that the bullet nose length might be too long, causing them to get stuck during the feeding process.

Does CCI AR Tactical ammunition work in the Ruger 10/22 Takedown?

Yes, CCI AR Tactical ammunition functions correctly in the Ruger 10/22 Takedown when loaded into 10-round magazines. The feeding issues were specific to the larger capacity BX-25 magazines.

What are the reviewer's overall impressions of the Ruger 10/22 Takedown?

The reviewer is highly satisfied with the Ruger 10/22 Takedown, particularly praising its 'awesome' takedown feature and overall performance. They expressed no regrets about purchasing the firearm.

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