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for less than 425 you could get a ruger 10/22 take down. or a henry AR7. both of these are semi auto and hold multiple rounds. cool concept for light weight packers though.
but if you are gonna carry a rifle. why not one that is stronger and holds more rounds?
but if you are gonna carry a rifle. why not one that is stronger and holds more rounds?
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Light enough but they should have made the barrel liner out of stainless steel.
Fishing pole too, wow. Where is the swiss army knife bayonet?
Fishing pole too, wow. Where is the swiss army knife bayonet?
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A bit pricey!!
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At sea level, not worth it.
Hit 8k in elevation, suddenly that price doesn't seem so unreasonable...
Hit 8k in elevation, suddenly that price doesn't seem so unreasonable...
Get yourself a couple Ruger take downs, or a Henry as others have said.
The Rugers come with their own packs, or will easily fit into a scabbard pocket on a backpack.
Ruger 4.67lbs
PackRifle .09 lbs.
Yep it's lighter, but I'd prefer to spend less for a better, well known product than on someone's garage hobby. I don't see myself mountain climbing and needing a .22 anytime soon
The Rugers come with their own packs, or will easily fit into a scabbard pocket on a backpack.
Ruger 4.67lbs
PackRifle .09 lbs.
Yep it's lighter, but I'd prefer to spend less for a better, well known product than on someone's garage hobby. I don't see myself mountain climbing and needing a .22 anytime soon
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Looks cheaply made and probably not very durable. The fishing rod idea is ok but they are using the really cheap pen fishing reels and rods attached to the grip. These are garbage. They just stole someone elses cheap invention and glued it inside the grip.
Doubtful the gun or the fishing reel will last much longer than a few uses.
As everyone else has already said, pick up a 10/22 and dont waste your time on someones underfunded garage project.
Doubtful the gun or the fishing reel will last much longer than a few uses.
As everyone else has already said, pick up a 10/22 and dont waste your time on someones underfunded garage project.
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I don't worry about weight so much, I ain't gonna be packing anything in my condition. (disabled vet, not lazy fat ass) All my plans are bug-in or BOV based. I want a take down 10/22 bad, but I'm waiting for the after market to catch up to it, it's too new right now. When Hogue makes a stock for the take down, I'll get one. Besides if you're that far up you need to worry about every ounce, probably not gonna find much to shoot at.
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If I had seen this before I bought my Henry I'd have bought it.
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Ruger 10/22 ftw, Hands down. Why pay more for less? And you can use any bamboo switch for a fishing pole if you like.
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Rogue Chipmunk rifle (precusor to the Cricket) in 22 mag with home fabricated aluminum folding stock. Haven't weighed it though. I've been toying with the idea of getting a Cricket in 22 to use interchangeably.
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That is slick! Great job! I have become really smitten with my Savage 24C but that indeed has some weight...
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no cheek wield. your not going to get consistent and reliable shots. if your taking a 22 in it is for small game. and that requires consistent and reliable accuracy. I would also go for the 10/22 ruger. The concept is nice, but I have to agree with a few it looks like a basement project.
Also the H-S Precision bolt-action take down in 300 win is a nice powerful rifle with a take down option. but with a huge price tag.
One more to mention if you can find used as there not made any longer is the Springfield's M6 which has a .22lr and a .410 shotgun over-under and holdable.
However not a take-down it definitely meets the size requirements and weight the ruger charger
Looking at a comparison
10/22 take-down approx 18" when taken down, 37" long when assembles. 4.67 lbs
henry take-down, approx 16.5" when taken down, 35" long when assembled, 3.5lbs
Springfield's M6 approx 15" when taken down, 32" long when assembled, 4.7lbs, also .410 shot.
ruger charger, 19.25" long assembled, 3.5lbs.
I think the ruger is more reliable but is couple inches longer which may not fit in some packs and is slightly heavier.
Is there a big need to keep a 22 hidden in a pack as apposed to attached to the outside where you can use a standard light rifle that doesn't need to be taken down. there are several more options one such i got for the kids is the savage rascal, 31.5" long and 2.6lbs, however single shot bolt compared with the above semi-auto, which when hunting small game can be a big advantage for quick follow-up shots.
Also the H-S Precision bolt-action take down in 300 win is a nice powerful rifle with a take down option. but with a huge price tag.
One more to mention if you can find used as there not made any longer is the Springfield's M6 which has a .22lr and a .410 shotgun over-under and holdable.
However not a take-down it definitely meets the size requirements and weight the ruger charger
Looking at a comparison
10/22 take-down approx 18" when taken down, 37" long when assembles. 4.67 lbs
henry take-down, approx 16.5" when taken down, 35" long when assembled, 3.5lbs
Springfield's M6 approx 15" when taken down, 32" long when assembled, 4.7lbs, also .410 shot.
ruger charger, 19.25" long assembled, 3.5lbs.
I think the ruger is more reliable but is couple inches longer which may not fit in some packs and is slightly heavier.
Is there a big need to keep a 22 hidden in a pack as apposed to attached to the outside where you can use a standard light rifle that doesn't need to be taken down. there are several more options one such i got for the kids is the savage rascal, 31.5" long and 2.6lbs, however single shot bolt compared with the above semi-auto, which when hunting small game can be a big advantage for quick follow-up shots.
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(I like the Chipmunk idea FWIW)
... but in .22, why a pack rifle? I get a break down centerfire; you want to take larger game in a remote environment. Pack rifles are common for that. But in .22, a Buckmark or 22/45 is lighter, and every bit as accurate as I'm gonna get in a place I have to pack into. The 22/45 Lite drops a lot of weight, as does the PMR-30 for that matter and gives you 22WMR as well.
... but in .22, why a pack rifle? I get a break down centerfire; you want to take larger game in a remote environment. Pack rifles are common for that. But in .22, a Buckmark or 22/45 is lighter, and every bit as accurate as I'm gonna get in a place I have to pack into. The 22/45 Lite drops a lot of weight, as does the PMR-30 for that matter and gives you 22WMR as well.
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