I've been very pleased with a Ruger 10/22 Takedown that I got a couple months ago. Got it equipped with optics that work for me, the gear arrangement I want in the issued bug-out bag, and it's overall function with a variety of cheap ammo is very good. Accuracy is well within expectations of a lightweight/take down .22 with cheap ammo; '1/2 minute of tin can' at 50 yards. (If you quest bugholes at 100 yards, then get your checkbook out and buy something else).

There is one PIA that I don't like, and it's the factory bolt latch release. I was at the range in the snow/cold today and got tired of dicking with that arrangement closing the bolt after inserting the magazine.

Anybody got recommendations for a replacement? I'm looking at the Volquartsen. Is there something else I should upgrade on this (plinker!) while I'm ordering stuff? I can live with the current mag release but will listen to advice from somebody who has more 10/22 experience. What about an upgraded bolt buffer I've seen mentioned?

While Volquartsen no doubt makes a quality product, I have always used these:

http://www.rimfiretechnologies...elease_p/abr-001.htm

Also available in Stainless Steel.

Bolt buffers are a good idea too. That little piece of urethane, plastic or whatever it is, sure quietens all the 10/22's metal-on-metal clanking. I have never seen much difference in noise-dampening or durability between the different brands.

I always change my magazine release to either a pull-type from R/T or an under-trigger lever model. But if you are ok with the stock model, leave it alone.

Edit: While verifying the link, I noticed that R/T is selling the pull-type magazine release and bolt release together as a package deal. Basically, you pay for one and get the other FREE.

Dremel your existing latch.takes about 30 seconds once removed.

Little heart shaped hole grind out the bump that seperates the lobes of the heart shape.


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