Ruger 22 Charger Takedown 22LR

The Ruger 22 Charger Takedown is a 22 LR pistol that brings legendary 10/22 reliability into a compact, bipod-ready package, and this pre-owned unit is in excellent shape. It is the rimfire rig for shooters who want rifle-style precision from something that stows in a backpack. Between the threaded barrel, Picatinny rail, and quick takedown, it is ready for nearly anything rimfire.

What Is the Ruger 22 Charger Takedown?

At its core, this is the proven 10/22 action from Ruger reconfigured as a pistol, which means it feeds, fires, and field strips like the most popular rimfire platform in America. The takedown feature borrows the quick-disconnect system from the full-size 10/22 Takedown rifle, so the barrel separates in seconds for transport or storage.

It suits backpackers, truck-gun fans, suppressor owners, and anyone who wants an accurate bench pistol for long rimfire sessions. Because it runs the 10/22 ecosystem, magazines and accessories are everywhere.

The pistol format changes how you use a rimfire more than you might expect. Shot from a pack, a rest, or improvised field positions, a bipod-ready and optic-ready platform like this turns 50 yard rimfire targets from hopeful into routine. Few rimfire setups pack this much capability per pound.

Features That Set It Apart

The Ruger 22 Charger Takedown packs real capability into its 19.25 inches. Here is the short list:

• Quick-disconnect takedown system pulled straight from the 10/22 Takedown rifle
• Cold hammer-forged 10 inch barrel threaded 1/2 inch by 28 for muzzle devices
• 1:16 twist rifling that keeps standard 22 LR loads accurate
• Green Mountain laminate stock with an A2-style pistol grip for a solid hold
• Feeds from BX-15 magazines with a 10 round capacity
• Integral Picatinny rail ready for your optic of choice

Specifications Worth a Closer Look

The 10 inch cold hammer-forged barrel is the star, forged for durability and consistency, then threaded 1/2 inch by 28 so your suppressor or muzzle device spins right on. The 1:16 twist is the rimfire standard, stabilizing common 22 LR bullet weights without drama. Overall length runs 19.25 inches assembled, and the whole pistol weighs just 3.22 pounds.

Steel where it counts and laminate where it looks good, the construction balances toughness with handsome field style. The integral Picatinny rail means optics mount without gunsmithing, and the BX-15 magazine keeps 10 rounds on tap. Condition is pre-owned and excellent throughout.

The takedown system is more than a convenience feature. Separating the barrel shortens the package for discreet storage in a pack, a case, or a truck vault, and reassembly takes seconds without tools. The same system proved itself on the full-size rifle before it ever reached this pistol.

Practical Use, Suppressors, and Care

Drop a red dot or a compact scope on the rail and the Ruger 22 Charger Takedown becomes a tack-driving bench and field pistol. Suppressor owners love hosts like this, since 22 LR suppresses down to backyard-friendly levels on a threaded barrel. Broken down, it tucks into a pack for camp duty or travel without a second thought.

Ammunition versatility is another quiet perk, since standard and high-velocity 22 LR loads both stabilize well in a 1:16 twist, letting you shop by price without babying the gun.

Care follows familiar 10/22 practice. Keep the bolt and chamber clean, brush the threads before mounting a can, and check the takedown interface stays snug for consistent accuracy. If you are hunting for an optic donor or a companion rifle, browse our full firearms collection and round out the kit.

A pre-owned Ruger 22 Charger Takedown with the laminate stock and threaded barrel is a lot of rimfire for the money. Grab it before the next suppressor owner does. Like every firearm, it ships to your local FFL for pickup after your background check.