Ruger's Iconic 10/22 Goes Silent

Published on July 3, 2017
Duration: 1:44

This video provides a detailed look at Ruger's 10/22 Takedown rifle, specifically focusing on its intrinsically suppressed barrel. It demonstrates the rifle's takedown feature for easy transport and showcases the disassembly of the suppressed barrel, including the removal of the baffle stack. The presenter highlights the sound reduction capabilities, noting that standard velocity ammunition can reduce muzzle noise to the sound of the bolt cycling and bullet impact.

Quick Summary

The Ruger 10/22 Takedown's intrinsically suppressed barrel offers significant sound reduction, achieving around 114 dB with standard velocity ammunition. This allows the shooter to primarily hear the bolt cycling and bullet impact. The barrel's baffle stack is removable for maintenance, and the rifle's Takedown feature ensures easy portability.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Ruger 10/22 Takedown
  2. 00:13Intrinsically Suppressed Barrel Feature
  3. 00:18Takedown Mechanism Demonstration
  4. 00:35Close-up of Suppressed Barrel
  5. 00:48Disassembly of Baffle Stack
  6. 01:01Sound Reduction with Ammunition Types
  7. 01:26Review Conclusion and Website Info

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Ruger 10/22 Takedown's suppressed barrel work?

The intrinsically suppressed barrel on the Ruger 10/22 Takedown features an expansion chamber for the suppressor. Its sealed stainless steel baffle stack is removable, and with standard velocity ammo, it can reduce muzzle noise to around 114 dB, primarily leaving the sound of the bolt and bullet impact audible.

What are the benefits of the Ruger 10/22 Takedown feature?

The Takedown feature allows the Ruger 10/22 to be easily disassembled into two main components. This makes it highly portable and convenient for transport, fitting easily into a backpack, and also facilitates barrel swapping.

Can the Ruger 10/22 Takedown's suppressed barrel be cleaned?

Yes, the baffle stack of the intrinsically suppressed barrel can be removed using an Allen wrench to access the retaining screw. This allows for the entire baffle stack to be taken out in one piece for cleaning and maintenance.

What kind of ammunition is best for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown's suppressed barrel?

For maximum sound reduction, standard velocity ammunition is recommended with the Ruger 10/22 Takedown's suppressed barrel. High velocity or hyper velocity ammunition will still produce a supersonic crack, diminishing the suppression effect.

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