Pew-Takedown
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Ruger 10/22 Takedown

field strip ~1 min · reassembly ~2 min · detail strip ~25 min

Before you begin Verify this firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine or empty the cylinder or tube, lock the action open, and check the chamber both by sight and by touch. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction and remove all live ammunition from your work area.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Origin
United States
Category
Rimfire Rifle
Action
Blowback
Calibers
.22 Long Rifle
Capacity
10 rounds in the standard rotary magazine
Production
2012–present (in-production)
Also known as
10/22 TD

Model-specific safety

If it will not go back together

Common ways this firearm resists reassembly, and what is actually wrong. Forcing a part that will not seat is how firearms get damaged.

  • The barrel assembly will not rotate far enough to lock, or the locking lever does not line up with the magazine well.

    Why The adjustment knob is tightened too far, or the bolt is not locked back.

    Fix Lock the bolt back, then loosen the adjustment knob clockwise, seat and rotate the barrel until the locking lever aligns with the magazine well, and retighten the knob counterclockwise.

    Forcing it Ruger warns that firing without the barrel fully locked risks malfunctions, damage to the rifle, and injury or death.

  • The rifle goes together but the barrel has play at the joint.

    Why The adjustment knob is backed off too far.

    Fix Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise — that is the tightening direction on this rifle — and recheck. Do not shoot a loose joint tight.

    Forcing it A loose lock-up loses the rifle's return to zero and loads the joint unevenly.

  • Tightening the adjustment knob seems to make the barrel looser.

    Why The knob is being turned the way most fasteners go. On the 10/22 Takedown the directions are reversed.

    Fix Counterclockwise tightens, clockwise loosens. The Ruger PC Carbine's equivalent knob works the opposite way, which is a common source of this mix-up.

  • The barrel assembly will not come off even with the locking lever pushed forward.

    Why The bolt is not locked to the rear.

    Fix Lock the bolt back, then push the locking lever forward towards the muzzle and rotate the barrel counterclockwise.

    Forcing it Twisting hard against a closed bolt bears on the locking lugs.

Under spring tension

Easily lost parts

Takedown locking cam components · Recoil spring guide

Tools

No tools required for the field strip.

Shop difficulty

Shop tier 2 Tier 2 — moderate among rimfire rifles, for the full job: strip to the parts that get coated and put it back together working. The standard 10/22 action and trigger group (slave-pin rebuild, compressed recoil spring, ejector held while pinning) plus the takedown barrel joint: 70 rows, 78 pieces. The takedown adds an adjustable lock-up that must be reset, with a knob that loosens clockwise, but no extra springs under tension.

Parts: 70 numbered parts (Standard 10/22 list plus Ruger's Takedown supplemental list; 70 line items), from Ruger 10/22 Instruction Manual (Standard, model numbers 32000 and higher, including 10/22 Takedown) — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 50, 53 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1].

Bench time: about 40 min to strip, 60 min to rebuild (estimate). As 10/22 plus the takedown barrel joint and lock-up adjustment.

Small parts: 12 pins, 4 springs, 12 detents or plungers (counted from the manufacturer's parts list (one per key number unless a quantity is given))

What comes off for coating

Special tools

Known pain points

See also 4 documented reassembly problems and their fixes.

Fit or check on rebuild

This is Pew-Takedown's rating, not the manufacturer's. How tiers are rated. Forum reports are owners' experience, not specifications.

Manufacturer videos

Official videos from Sturm, Ruger & Co.'s own channels, linked rather than copied. Where a video and the steps on this page differ, follow the manufacturer's manual and video.

Procedures

Clear and Make Safe

Clear & Make Safe
  1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger.
  2. Engage the safety. It can only be set when the hammer is cocked.
  3. Press the magazine release and remove the rotary magazine.
  4. Lock the bolt open.
  5. Verify the rifle is unloaded by visually inspecting the chamber.
    WarningRimfire cases are small and dull. Use a light.
  6. Remove all live ammunition from the work area.

Field Strip — Barrel Assembly Removal

Field Strip

Separates into two halves for transport. This is the routine procedure on this model.

Manufacturer’s videos: 10/22 Takedown® - Separation Ruger Firearms · plays on ruger.com · Ruger® 10/22® Rifle Disassembly Tech Tip RugerFirearms

  1. Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure, leaving the bolt locked to the rear.
  2. Push the locking lever forward, towards the muzzle.
    WarningForward, towards the muzzle — not down or rearward.
  3. Rotate the barrel assembly counterclockwise, the opposite of the direction that locked it in.
    TipClockwise locks, counterclockwise releases.
  4. Pull the barrel assembly forwards, away from the receiver.
    Removed at this step: Barrel assembly
  5. Clean the bore from the breech end of the separated barrel, and clean the bolt face, chamber and receiver interior.
  6. For deeper cleaning, the receiver half strips exactly like a standard 10/22 — see that entry, including the centred-safety caution before lifting the action out of the stock.

Reassembly and Lock-Up Adjustment

Reassembly

Manufacturer’s videos: 10/22 Takedown® - Separation Ruger Firearms · plays on ruger.com · Ruger® 10/22® Rifle Assembly Tech Tip RugerFirearms

  1. Remove the magazine, lock the bolt open, and verify the chamber is empty.
  2. If this is the first installation, or the fit needs correcting, loosen the adjustment knob by turning it CLOCKWISE as far as finger pressure allows.
    WarningClockwise loosens on this rifle. This is the reverse of the Ruger PC Carbine's knob, which loosens counterclockwise.
  3. Insert the barrel into the receiver.
  4. Rotate the barrel assembly clockwise until it locks into place and the locking lever is aligned with the magazine well.
    WarningRuger's warning: attempting to load or fire the rifle without the barrel assembly fully locked into place may result in malfunctions, damage to your rifle, or injury or death to yourself or bystanders.
  5. Tighten the adjustment knob by turning it COUNTERCLOCKWISE as far as finger pressure allows.
  6. Release the bolt, cycle the action several times, and perform the function check.
    TipAfter the first adjustment, later installs need only the insert-and-rotate steps, and removal only the lever-and-rotate steps.

Patent drawings

not under copyright

Drawings from US patents on this design. A patent shows the invention as the inventor filed it; the firearm that shipped can differ in detail, and later production often does. Use them to see how the parts relate, not as a parts reference or a procedure. Per the USPTO, the text and drawings of a patent are typically not subject to copyright; each patent here was checked for a copyright notice.

US Patent 10,989,489 — Bolt release mechanism for firearm

Matthias Downey, Jonathan Philip MATHER, Adam Jay Taylor · assigned to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. · filed 2019-04-05 · granted 2021-04-27. Full patent (USPTO)

The Ruger 10/22 action: receiver, bolt with bolt-release lever, recoil spring and the trigger housing as it sits in the stock (the patent adds a manual bolt-release lever to this layout).

Why this is the Ruger 10/22 Takedown’s patent: listed on the maker’s patent-marking page — Ruger Patents — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. ruger.com [11]: “10/22® / 10/22 Takedown® D681,148; 10,989,489”

US Patent 10,989,489, Sheet 6 of 25 — FIG. 6
US Patent 10,989,489, Sheet 6 of 25 — FIG. 6 The patent: “FIG. 6 is a right side cross-sectional view of the firearm of FIG. 1” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,989,489 — Bolt release mechanism for firearm, Sheet 6 of 25 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 10,989,489, Sheet 7 of 25 — FIG. 7
US Patent 10,989,489, Sheet 7 of 25 — FIG. 7 The patent: “FIG. 7 is an enlarged view taken from FIG. 6 of the action of the firearm” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,989,489 — Bolt release mechanism for firearm, Sheet 7 of 25 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 10,989,489, Sheet 13 of 25 — FIG. 13
US Patent 10,989,489, Sheet 13 of 25 — FIG. 13 The patent: “FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the receiver, bolt assembly, and trigger housing of the firearm” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,989,489 — Bolt release mechanism for firearm, Sheet 13 of 25 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

US Patent 3,239,959 — Removable magazine for repeating gun

Harry H. Sefried II, Douglas S. McClenahan · assigned to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. · filed 1964-03-24 · granted 1966-03-15. Full patent (USPTO)

The 10/22's detachable rotary magazine and how it seats in the receiver below the bolt.

Why this is the Ruger 10/22 Takedown’s patent: named by a historical source — The Ruger 10/22: History & Design (posted October 22, 2020; excerpted from Walt Kuleck, "The Ruger 10/22 Complete Owner's and Assembly Guide") — NRA American Rifleman americanrifleman.org [12]: “The second of the three innovations that made the 10/22 a popular success: the detachable rotary magazine. This innovation by Harry Sefried made the 10/22 the dead-on reliable shooter it is today. Patent 3239959: The Rotary Magazine”

US Patent 3,239,959, 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 — FIG. 1
US Patent 3,239,959, 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 — FIG. 1 The patent: “FIG. 1 is a side view, with parts in section, of the receiver portion of a gun in combination with the magazine of the invention” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 3,239,959 — Removable magazine for repeating gun, 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 3,239,959, 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 — FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7
US Patent 3,239,959, 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 — FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7 The patent: “FIG. 5 is a perspective of the magazine of FIG. 4 with parts removed; FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the magazine of FIG. 4; FIG. 7 is a rectilinear development of the peripheral portion of the magazine rotor and cartridges” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 3,239,959 — Removable magazine for repeating gun, 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

US Patent 3,240,121 — Self-loading guns

Harry H. Sefried II · assigned to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. · filed 1964-08-31 · granted 1966-03-15. Full patent (USPTO)

The 10/22's receiver and breechblock (bolt) with its cross-pin 'breechblock decelerator' that slows the bolt's rearward travel.

Why this is the Ruger 10/22 Takedown’s patent: named by a historical source — The Ruger 10/22: History & Design (posted October 22, 2020; excerpted from Walt Kuleck, "The Ruger 10/22 Complete Owner's and Assembly Guide") — NRA American Rifleman americanrifleman.org [12]: “Patent 3240121: The Breechblock Decelerator The third innovation that has contributed to the 10/22’s success is its “breechblock decelerator,” again from Ruger’s Harry Sefried.”

US Patent 3,240,121, 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 — FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 8
US Patent 3,240,121, 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 — FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 8 The patent: “FIG. 1 is a side elevation of the receiver portion of a rifle, when the breechblock is closed, with parts in section; FIG. 2 is a sectional view at 2-2 of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a fragmentary enlarged view similar to FIG. 1 showing the breechblock in its initial rearward position; FIG. 8 illustrates another modification, and” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 3,240,121 — Self-loading guns, 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 3,240,121, 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 — FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9
US Patent 3,240,121, 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 — FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9 The patent: “FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing the breechblock at the end of its rearward travel and its depressed position; FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing the breechblock in an initial returning position; FIG. 6 illustrates a modification of breechblock and cross pin; FIG. 7 is a fragmentary enlargement of FIG. 6 showing the rearward position of the breechblock; FIG. 9 illustrates still another modification.” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 3,240,121 — Self-loading guns, 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

Torque specifications

Use a calibrated torque driverValues are the manufacturer's, shown in the unit it gives first; conversions are calculated and rounded. Tighten to the stated value — not "until it feels right" — and follow any sequence noted.
FastenerTorqueSequence, notes and the source's wordsWhere it comes from
Scope base adapter mounting screws (4)
Receivers drilled for the scope base adapter		 12–15 in-lb
1.4–1.7 N·m · 1–1.2 ft-lb

Remove the four filler screws with a correctly sized #1 flat-head screwdriver (a wider blade damages the receiver). Start all four base-mounting screws until they just catch, then bring them down a part turn at a time in rotation. Afterwards cycle the bolt several times: a screw that binds on the bolt must be shortened and its top chamfered. Ruger calls this range a maximum and cautions that over-tightening may damage the rifle.

“Starting at the first screw, turn each screw part way in; then move to the next screw, repeating the procedure until all four screws are tightened to a maximum torque setting of 12-15 inch/lb.”

 Ruger 10/22 Instruction Manual (Standard, model numbers 32000 and higher, including 10/22 Takedown) — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 42 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]

Notes: From Ruger's current 10/22 instruction manual (model numbers 32000 and higher). Ruger's current 10/22 manual (p. 46) warns that on some models a barrel nut sits behind the muzzle cap, is torqued to precise factory specifications, and must not be tightened or removed by the owner. Its value is not published.

Reported by other sources — not the manufacturer

Not a manufacturer specificationThese values come from the people and publications named beside each one, not from Sturm, Ruger & Co., and where they differ from the manufacturer's values above, the manufacturer wins. They are recorded with who said them and their exact words so you can judge them — not as a recommendation. Confirm any of them with the manufacturer or a licensed gunsmith before you put a wrench on your firearm; a wrong value can crack a stock, strip a thread or loosen a muzzle device.
FastenerTorqueWho says so, and their wordsWhere it comes from
Receiver (takedown) screw
Ruger 10/22 Takedown in a Magpul Hunter X-22 Takedown stock		 20 in-lb
2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

Make sure barrel and receiver are still together and locked into place; be sure safety switch is centered during removal and installation of receiver.

“Place receiver into Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock, install receiver screw, and tighten to 20 [in-lb] according to manufacturer’s instructions.”

 Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock (MAG760) Installation Instructions, 072-0119-A — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 2 magpul.com [2]
Barrel clamp block retaining screws
Ruger 10/22 Takedown (when adjusting the barrel clamp block for forend alignment)		 20 in-lb
2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

Separate barrel from receiver; loosen the barrel clamp block retaining screws and shift the clamp; lightly snug the screws and reinstall the barrel without rotating too far; rotate barrel and forend until aligned; separate barrel from receiver without disturbing the clamp block; then tighten the retaining screws; reassemble and function check.

“Tighten barrel clamp block retaining screws to 20 [in-lb] according to manufacturer’s instructions.”

 Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock (MAG760) Installation Instructions, 072-0119-A — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 2 magpul.com [2]
Receiver (takedown) screw
Ruger 10/22 Takedown in a Magpul X-22 Backpacker stock		 20 in-lb
2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Place receiver into X-22 Backpacker Stock, install receiver screw, and tighten to 20 [in-lb] according to manufacturer’s instructions.”

 X-22 Backpacker Stock (MAG808) Installation Instructions, 072-0121-A — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1 magpul.com [3]
Forend screw (forend to barrel)
Magpul Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock (MAG760) on a Ruger 10/22 Takedown		 20 in-lb
2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Install Forend to barrel and set gap so it does not interfere with stock when “taking down” the rifle. Tighten screw to 20 [in-lb].”

 Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock (MAG760) Installation Instructions, 072-0119-A — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 2 of 3 magpul.com [2]
Barrel tray screws
Magpul Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock (MAG760) on a Ruger 10/22 Takedown		 12 in-lb
1.4 N·m · 1 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Re-install Barrel Tray Screws tightening to 12 [in-lb].”

 Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock (MAG760) Installation Instructions, 072-0119-A — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1 of 3 magpul.com [2]
Forend screw (forend to barrel)
Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock (MAG808) on a Ruger 10/22 Takedown		 20 in-lb
2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Install Forend to barrel and set gap so it does not interfere with stock when “taking down” the rifle. Tighten screw to 20 [in-lb].”

 X-22 Backpacker Stock (MAG808) Installation Instructions, 072-0121-A — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1 of 3 magpul.com [3]
Optic mount top screws, (4) 4-40 socket head cap screws
Magpul X-22 Backpacker Optic Mount (MAG799) on a Ruger 10/22 Takedown barrel (X-22 Backpacker forend)		 5 in-lb
0.56 N·m · 0.42 ft-lb

Reported by Magpul Industries
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Re-install the optics mount top and (4) 4-40 socket head cap screws. Tighten to 5 [in-lb] (Do not over torque).”

 Magpul MAG799 X-22 Backpacker Optic Mount — Installation Instructions — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1 (single page) magpul.com [5]
Receiver-to-chassis 12-24 x 3/4 hex screw (replaces factory stock screw)
Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC) on new Ruger 10/22 TakeDown models		 55 in-lb
6.2 N·m · 4.6 ft-lb

Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc.
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Drop the provided 12-24x3/4 hex screw in the screw hole in the hole in front of the magazine well and tighten to 55 inch/pounds, securing receiver to chassis.”

 Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc., PDF p. 1 (single page) midwestindustriesinc.com [6]
AR grip adaptor 1/4-20 x 1.5" screw
Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC)		 35 in-lb
4 N·m · 2.9 ft-lb

Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc.
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“install the ¼-20x1.5” screw from the top and torque screw to 35 inch/pounds.”

 Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc., PDF p. 1 (single page) midwestindustriesinc.com [6]
Receiver extension anti-rotation 6-32 set screw
Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC)		 15 in-lb
1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb

Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc.
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“When aligned tighten 6/32 set screw to 15 inch/pounds to prevent rotation.”

 Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc., PDF p. 1 (single page) midwestindustriesinc.com [6]
AR grip screw
Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC)		 45 in-lb
5.1 N·m · 3.7 ft-lb

Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc.
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Install AR style grip with provided grip screw/washer and torque grip screw to 45 inch/pounds.”

 Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down Chassis (MI-1022-TDC) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc., PDF p. 1 (single page) midwestindustriesinc.com [6]
Hand guard retaining screw (replaces factory forearm screw)
Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down M-Lok Hand Guard (MI-1022-8H / 13H)		 55 in-lb
6.2 N·m · 4.6 ft-lb

Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc.
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Drop the provided screw in the screw hole in the Midwest Industries M-Lok handguard and tighten to 55-inch pounds.”

 Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down M-Lok Hand Guard (MI-1022-8H / MI-1022-13H) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc., PDF p. 1 (single page) midwestindustriesinc.com [7]
M-Lok rail section screws
Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down M-Lok Hand Guard (MI-1022-8H / 13H)		 15 in-lb
1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb

Reported by Midwest Industries, Inc.
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Install M-Lok rails to the outside of the handguard, torque M-Lok screws to 15in/lbs.”

 Midwest Industries Ruger 10/22 Take-Down M-Lok Hand Guard (MI-1022-8H / MI-1022-13H) — Installation Instructions — Midwest Industries, Inc., PDF p. 1 (single page) midwestindustriesinc.com [7]
Forend screw (forend to takedown barrel)
Tactical Solutions X-RING TD TSS Gen 2 takedown barrel in the Ruger 10/22 Takedown forend		 12–15 in-lb
1.4–1.7 N·m · 1–1.2 ft-lb

Reported by Tactical Solutions (TacSol)
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Tighten the forend screw to 12 - 15 inch pounds of torque.”

 Tactical Solutions X-RING TD TSS Gen 2 (takedown .22 LR barrel) — Product Manual REV2026-03 (linked from tacsolusa.com/product-manuals; hosted on TacSol's BigCommerce store CDN) — Tactical Solutions (TacSol), PDF p. 1 of 3 store-cixt9wadn9.mybigcommerce.com [8]
Forend takedown screw (forend to takedown barrel)
Tactical Solutions X-RING TD TSS takedown barrel (first generation) in a Ruger 10/22 Takedown forend		 15 in-lb
1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb

Reported by Tactical Solutions (TacSol)
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Insert your new Tactical Solutions barrel into the rifle stock forend and tighten the forend takedown screw to 15 inch-pounds - do not over tighten.”

 Tactical Solutions X-RING TD TSS takedown barrel — Installation Instructions (7-24-23) (linked from tacsolusa.com/product-manuals; hosted on TacSol's BigCommerce store CDN) — Tactical Solutions (TacSol), PDF p. 1 of 4 store-cixt9wadn9.mybigcommerce.com [9]
Action screw (receiver into stock)
Ruger 10/22 Takedown receiver in the Tactical Solutions X-RING Takedown barrel and stock combo		 15–20 in-lb
1.7–2.3 N·m · 1.2–1.7 ft-lb

Reported by Tactical Solutions (TacSol)
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

“Install the action screw and tighten to 15 – 20 inch-pounds – do not over tighten.”

 Tactical Solutions X-RING Takedown Barrel and Stock Combo — Installation Instructions (linked from tacsolusa.com/product-manuals; hosted on TacSol's BigCommerce store CDN) — Tactical Solutions (TacSol), PDF p. 1 (single page) store-cixt9wadn9.mybigcommerce.com [10]

Materials and factory finish

As stated by Sturm, Ruger & Co.. Prep, masking and cure depend on these; a polymer or aluminium part, a nitrided or anodised finish, and a blued steel part are each a different job. Variants with other finishes may exist — check the maker's page for the exact SKU on the bench.

ComponentMaterialFactory finishWhere it comes from
Barrel
Takedown Model 32010 (18.50 in)		Stainless SteelMatte StainlessRuger 10/22 Standard Autoloading Rifle — Specifications (Takedown Model 32010) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [4]
“Barrel Material Stainless Steel … Barrel Finish Matte Stainless”
Stock
Takedown Model 32010		Black Synthetic—Ruger 10/22 Standard Autoloading Rifle — Specifications (Takedown Model 32010) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [4]
“Stock Black Synthetic”
Stock
Takedown Model 32011		Black Synthetic—Ruger 10/22 Standard Autoloading Rifle — Specifications (Takedown Model 32010) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [4]
“Stock Black Synthetic”
Trigger guard
all 10/22 models		glass-filled, polymer—Ruger 10/22 Standard Autoloading Rifle — Specifications (Takedown Model 32010) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [4]
“Heat-stabilized, glass-filled, polymer trigger housing assembly is precision made of high-tech material for improved manufacturing tolerances, impact and abrasion-resistance and an unmatched ability to withstand the elements.”

Parts list

Transcribed from the manufacturer's parts list (Ruger 10/22 Instruction Manual (Standard, model numbers 32000 and higher, including 10/22 Takedown) — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 50, 53 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]) — The standard 10/22 list, then Ruger's Takedown supplemental list, which gives the parts that differ on the Takedown. Exploded views on pp. 51–52 and 54. Key numbers refer to the exploded view in that document.

70 parts
KeyPartPart no.QtyGroup
10/22 parts list
1Stock Assembly1
2Barreled Action – Complete1
3Receiver
The receiver is a serial-numbered part and is not offered for sale.		1Barreled Action
4Barrel1Barreled Action
5Front Sight1Barreled Action
6Rear Sight1Barreled Action
7Barrel Retainer Screw2Barreled Action
8Barrel Retainer V-Block1Barreled Action
9Filler Screws4Barreled Action
10Cleanout Hole Plug1Barreled Action
11Bolt Assembly – Complete1
12Bolt1Bolt Assembly
13Extractor1Bolt Assembly
14Last Round Spring1Bolt Assembly
15Firing Pin1Bolt Assembly
16Firing Pin Retention Pin1Bolt Assembly
17Extractor Plunger1Bolt Assembly
18Firing Pin Rebound Spring1Bolt Assembly
19Guide Rod Assembly1
20Trigger Guard Assembly – Complete1
21Trigger Guard1Trigger Guard Assembly
22Trigger
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1Trigger Guard Assembly
23Safety Button, Complete1Trigger Guard Assembly
24Trigger Plunger1Trigger Guard Assembly
25Trigger Pivot Pin1Trigger Guard Assembly
26Disconnector1Trigger Guard Assembly
27Trigger Pivot Pin1Trigger Guard Assembly
28Sear
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1Trigger Guard Assembly
29Safety Detent Plunger1Trigger Guard Assembly
30Hammer
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1Trigger Guard Assembly
31Bolt Lock1Trigger Guard Assembly
32Magazine Latch1Trigger Guard Assembly
33Magazine Latch Pivot Pin2Trigger Guard Assembly
34Magazine Latch Plunger1Trigger Guard Assembly
35Ejector1Trigger Guard Assembly
36Hammer Pivot Pin1Trigger Guard Assembly
37Hammer Strut1Trigger Guard Assembly
38Hammer Spring1Trigger Guard Assembly
39Hammer Strut Washer1Trigger Guard Assembly
40Trigger Plunger Spring1Trigger Guard Assembly
41Disconnector Spring1Trigger Guard Assembly
42Safety Detent Plunger Spring1Trigger Guard Assembly
43Magazine Latch Plunger Spring1Trigger Guard Assembly
44Bolt Lock Spring1Trigger Guard Assembly
45Receiver Cross Pin2
46Bolt Stop Pin1
47Takedown Screw1
48Magazine Assembly1
10/22 Takedown supplemental parts list
1Barrel1
2Receiver
The receiver is a serial-numbered part and is not offered for sale.		1
3Buttstock Assembly1
4Insert
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
5Detent Spring1
6Safety Detent Plunger1
7Adjusting Knob1
8Spacer1
9Spacer Pin1
10Clamp1
11Barrel Retainer Screws2
12Take Down Screw1
13Locking Plunger1
14Locking Plunger Detent1
15Locking Plunger Spring1
16Mounting Screws2
17Locking Lever1
18Block1
19Stock – Forend1
20Barrel Band, Black Plastic1
21Barrel Band Screw1
22Barrel Band Retaining Nut1

Function check

After every reassemblyPerform these checks on a verified-unloaded firearm. If any check fails, the firearm is not safe to fire — stop and see a licensed gunsmith.

Maintenance

Lubrication points

Cleaning notes

Rimfire fouling is waxy and heavy, and .22 LR produces a lot of unburned powder. Clean the chamber and bolt face regularly and keep lubrication light — oil plus unburned powder makes a paste that stops the rifle. Most rimfire reliability complaints trace to a dirty chamber, a tired magazine, or cheap bulk ammunition rather than to the rifle.

Suggested inspection interval: roughly every 500 rounds. This is a general guideline, not a manufacturer specification.

Wear parts to inspect

Extractor and extractor spring · Recoil spring · Magazine follower and feed lips · Firing pin

Common issues

SymptomLikely causeWhat to do
Failures to feed or fireDirty chamber, tired magazine, or inconsistent bulk ammunitionClean the chamber thoroughly, try a known-good magazine, and try a different ammunition brand before suspecting the rifle.
Failure to extractWorn or chipped extractorReplace the extractor — an inexpensive and common wear part on rimfire rifles.
Takedown will not releaseBolt not locked to the rearLock the bolt back first.
Point of impact shifts between takedownsJoint not fully seated, or the locking cam needs adjustmentVerify the joint is locked and adjust the cam. Mount optics on the receiver for consistency.

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Sourcing

Confidence
high — Cross-checked against a primary source such as the manufacturer's manual or an issuing military technical manual.
Verification
Checked against the manufacturer manual
Last updated
2026-10-29

References

Every source this page draws on, with its web address so you can read it yourself. Numbers in brackets elsewhere on the page point here.

Notes: Verified against Ruger's current 10/22 manual (60 pages), which covers the Takedown model in "RUGER 10/22 Takedown Barrel Assembly Instructions" (pp. 15-17) and "Disassembly" (pp. 27-30). Ruger publishes no separate Takedown manual. Corrections against the previous text: the locking lever is pushed forward towards the muzzle, not pressed on the underside of the forend; the barrel rotates clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to release; the lock-up adjustment knob was not described at all, and its directions are inverted relative to most fasteners and relative to the Ruger PC Carbine. The dry-fire flag was also flipped: Ruger's current manual states the rifle can be dry fired in moderation for basic function checks, with a snap cap recommended for extensive practice, rather than prohibiting it outright.

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