November 20th, 2022Sunday gunday: Savage A22 Takedown Rimfire rifle. Savage recently released a new version of its A22 rimfire rifle. The A22 Takedown can be easily separated into two parts by a quarter-turn (90 degree) rotation of its fore-end. The A22 Takedown can be easily transported in a backpack when hunting or camping. You can also store the gun in your car. It is easy to separate the A22 Takedown into two parts. The new A22 Takedown ($479.99 MSRP), has other cool storage features. The cheek-piece can lift up to store three, (3) 10-round rotary magazines. In addition, the A22 Takedown has a dry storage compartment in the pistol grip that can hold patches or other small accessories, such as earplugs.Savage A22 Takedown Key Features:Semi-automatic .22 LR carbon steel action
Configured in a matter of seconds with no tools
User-adjustable AccuTrigger (3-5 lbs.)
18? 18?
Magazine compartment in cheek riser
Storage compartment in pistol grip
10-round rotary flush magazines
Picatinny rail and sight channel
Low-profile sights
Tang safety
Weight: 6.3 lbs
A takedown rifle has the first advantage of being smaller and easier to store. The Savage A22 Takedown measures 36.875 when fully assembled. long. Each section measures 18 inches when divided into two sections. Each segment can be stored in a small day-pack. The two segments can be transported in a vehicle in an onboard storage area or in the spare tire compartment with appropriate padding. You can also transport the Savage A22 Takedown rifle in a 24 inch package. The Discrete Carry case is a unique design that makes it easy to disassemble the Savage A22 takedown rifle into two parts in just seconds. First, make sure that the gun is empty. Next, remove the magazine and pull the bolt back. The safety should be activated and the muzzle pointed away from you. Double-check the chamber to ensure there are no rounds! Next, hold the gun horizontally and grab the fore-end. Then turn one-quarter of the clock clockwise. Next, gently move the barrel/forearm section forward. This will expose the action’s front and reveal the.22 LR chamber at the fore-end. The video below shows how it works. To reassemble the A22 Takedown, move the fore-end towards action with the rear view at the 3:0’clock position (right-of-center looking towards the muzzle). The fore-end should be pushed back until it is properly seated. Next, rotate the fore-end 90 degrees counterclockwise. You can also see the above video at 00:27 to see the re-assembly process.
NOTE: These studio photos were provided by Savage. However, the magazine should be removed before disassembly. On-Board Storage under Cheek-Piece Section and in Grip SectionThe Savage Takedown has two unique storage systems built into its synthetic stock. First, the cheekpiece opens up to reveal a compartment that holds three (3) A22 rotary magazines. This is a unique design among rimfire rifles. There is also a storage area inside the pistol grip. This can be accessed by removing the plastic cover that snaps into bottom of grip section. Performance in the FieldWith an 18. Performance in the FieldWith an 18? barrel, you can expect your.22 LR rimfire ammunition to deliver good velocities during the A22 Takedown. Other A22s that we have shot have been reliable and have performed well after some adjustments to the Accutrigger. This rifle is a great starter rifle and offers unmatched versatility for easy packing. It weighs in at 6.3 pounds before optics. A Picatinny rail sight channel is another nice design feature. The barrel is directly in front of the adjustable rear sight.
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