I saw my first Ruger 22 Charger shortly after it was introduced in 2007. It was a single gun fire, cross-searching among very popular Ruger 10/22 rifle and rimfire pistol. At first glance, it looked like no fish or poultry.
I immediately got my hands on one of these hybrids pistol to be tested. Its orthodox appearance on the charger does not love me at first. Pistol comes with a folding bipod, but odd-shaped pistol grip has a round base, which has established a solid angle on the bench shooting. Original charger wear underslung cantilevered headrest, while the upper part of the handle extended to the rear of 0.75 inches or more. It is clearly not a conventional pistol looks.
Like all Ruger 10 / 22s, the magazine shoot very well. As I recall, very good accuracy and reliability such as diet shoot. At the same time, the magazine felt awkward in my hand, and he actually asked for a shot of the remaining stationary. I have some classic 10/22 rifle, and the first charger never really entered. I finally returned to the Ruger when the test is over.
Launched Rimfire
For some reason, this charger and then abandoned. It has now been redesigned and reintroduced in two (much better) separate versions. The most interesting is the model Takedown, which borrows this function from the ever popular 10/22 Takedown rifle.
The ingenious design of the barrel with external locking lug rotating in the slot in the receiver. Rotating knob that adjusts the gap to the minimum size for the cylinder lock firmly into place. I gained 10/22 Takedown rifle shortly after he appeared on the scene. This function has an undeniable appeal to shooters gadget mind.
Another feature that catches your attention is a threaded muzzle, which appeared in the second variant. This allows the installation suppressor loans.
Now suppressor is a good idea. While most people pay little attention to the report that seemingly innocuous created by rimfire firearms, the reality is that this weapon fires a small decline actually generate enough decibels to cause permanent hearing damage. I was finally convinced that years ago while testing some 0.22 on the beach. Because the sound does not seem to be made "hurt" my ears, I follow my usual practice of dispensing with hearing protection. After firing several rounds, I developed a mild headache. Given what I want, after reading about hearing damage rimfire, I placed the type of arm to protect my ears and headaches soon disappeared and I pulled the group gets smaller. This leads me to believe. Since then I have worn hearing protection whenever I shoot any firearm. After all, irreversible hearing damage.
A gun was removed Charger creates less noise, received when shooting near inhabited areas or trying to clean up a prairie dog town without scaring the nearest target.
Full package
Assembly / disassembly Takedown charger is simplicity itself. Once the location has been adjusted properly sized, the gun is inserted in the receiver and turned to the right until it locks into place. Then you turn the knob a barrel opposite to the anchor in place. Drilling is to squeeze as many buttons as you can, and screw a turn or two. Finally, pull and release the charging handle several times with empty space (first make sure the gun pointed in a safe direction). It accommodates the barrel assembly. I do that every time I gathered the charger, and a pistol was held reliably zero.
Sparked each feeder is very good. Both weapons registered even £ 4 hire-off without creeping discernable but some overflow. Both weapons were revised and expanded crossbolt showing positive safety Ruger. Each feeder is equipped with a BX-15, a new brand Ruger magazine. Unlike the standard Ruger 10/22 magazine, the design characteristics, wide curved body that projects from the bottom receiver. It holds 15 rounds and it seems as reliable as flush cousin. There is also a 25-BX-25 round magazines available but the project was too far away to be convenient when the charger is pulled from the bench.
Pistol is also equipped with a short, folding bipod, which is a big help when cooking bench. I find this the most convenient way to use this weapon. Off-hand shooting awkward, holding rifles and heavy pistol at arm's length tiring and less accurate. In short, this is a pistol, and is designed for use on a bench or some kind of radical.
Standard charger allows for quick bipod attached or detached front sling swivel. Takedown version requires an adapter (supplied) to this annex. Both loader new features AR-15 pistol grip synthetic style, which I find better for carved wooden handle was found in the original charger. Takedown charger has a laminate shares of Green Mountain, while the standard version has a layered brown background.
Perfect plinker
I have a red-dot scope UTAC tactics Picattiny the rail gun. Original charger has a less flexible rail mounted less than optics. This new rail, however, receive most of the sites.
When I pulled the pistol from benchrest 50 yards, an average of a regular group of about 1 inch mark. The group of five best shots measured 0.75 inches between centers, while the worst goes to 1.25 inches. This is a very good performance (and consistent) This small hybrid. When I took the standard charger, the results are almost identical.
BX-15 standard magazines and new rotary can really rely on. As for his own weapon, charger proven reliability is absolutely perfect, which is not surprising with star food and interesting notes Ruger 10 / 22s have long been famous.
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