Ruger 10/22 Takedown .22 LR
Model: 11100
Ruger 10/22 Takedown .22 LR
Model: 11100
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The 10/22 Takedown uses the same receiver, action, and rotary magazine as the standard Carbine but splits at the barrel-receiver junction for backpack transport. The two halves separate with a quarter-turn of the barrel, stow in the included soft case, and reconnect to a consistent point-of-impact that Ruger specifies within 1/2 MOA. The Takedown is a full-capability 10/22 that also breaks down.
Compared to the Carbine, the Takedown comes with a stainless steel barrel and synthetic stock instead of the alloy-steel-and-hardwood combination, and it is actually slightly lighter at 74.72 oz versus the Carbine's 80 oz. The AR-7 survival rifle and Marlin 70 series occupied this niche before Ruger introduced the Takedown in 2012 — the 10/22 platform gave it a far larger aftermarket and a more reliable feeding system than either competitor had.
If you want a truck gun, a backpacking rifle, or something that fits in a bag alongside gear without a hard case, the Takedown is the 10/22 to buy. If you are going to leave it at home in a safe and only transport it in a regular gun case, the Carbine is the cheaper buy and shoots identically.
Best For
Strengths & Limitations
- Full 10/22 capability in a package that fits a backpack — the barrel-receiver separation is tool-free and reconnects to a documented 1/2 MOA point-of-impact consistency
- Stainless steel barrel and synthetic stock handle field conditions better than the hardwood-and-alloy-steel Carbine without any weight penalty — the Takedown is actually 5 oz lighter at 74.72 oz
- Every BX-series magazine fits, including BX-25 25-rounders, and the full 10/22 aftermarket is compatible — stocks, triggers, and optics transfer directly from any other 10/22
- You are paying a premium over the standard Carbine for the takedown joint, which only matters if you actually need to break the rifle down for transport
- Same gritty stock trigger reported on all 10/22 variants — the Ruger BX Trigger is the upgrade most owners reach for before the rifle's first real use
Where to Buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Takedown vs. Carbine vs. Target — which 10/22 should I buy?
The Carbine is the baseline: 80 oz, 18.5" alloy-steel barrel, hardwood stock. Buy it if you want the simplest 10/22 and don't need anything special. The Takedown splits at the barrel for backpack carry and comes with a stainless barrel and synthetic stock — worth the extra cost if portability is the reason you're buying it, not otherwise. The Target weighs 120 oz with a 20" heavy stainless barrel and no iron sights; it is built for bench shooting and scope use, and it is a different gun with a different purpose than the other two.
Does the Takedown's barrel-to-receiver fit loosen over time?
Ruger designed the takedown system with a tension-adjustable connection. If reconnection starts to feel loose after extended use, there is an adjustment collar at the junction that tightens the fit — no tools or parts required. Reviewers who have put thousands of rounds through Takedowns report the joint stays consistent once this is dialed in.
Does the Takedown barrel work with aftermarket Carbine stocks?
No. The Takedown's two-piece design requires stocks specifically made for the Takedown model. Carbine-pattern stocks will not accommodate the takedown joint. Most major aftermarket stock makers — Hogue, Butler Creek, and others — offer Takedown-specific options, but the selection is smaller than what's available for the standard Carbine.
