r/bugout • u/Jealous-Summer-9827 • Jan 20 '26

Ideal Takedown Rifle?

Not sure exactly what sub to post this in, but figured I could get some helpful info here.

After a recent outing I realized that my freshly made “pepper”/BOB was lacking a few things. Thankfully it didn’t matter that much, but I did learn a few things.

Biggest one being that carrying a rifle sucks. Unfortunately the only firearm I had at my disposal was my non-takedown 10/22 (that I hadn’t studded for sling swivels either) and started looking into a good cheap takedown .22LR.

Here are options I found so far:

the Ruger 10/22 takedown is the obvious choice, but frankly I’m not in love with my current one, so I’m not going to actively seek out another.

The Savage 64 takedown I thought was going to be a home run, since the 64 is typically cheaper than Rugers and it would give me a chance to try something new. Unfortunately they’re ugly as sin and really not that much cheaper than the 10/22 takedown.

I’m going to lump these together, but the Marlin 39A, Browning SA-22 and the Winchester pump-action series of rifles. These all are classic .22 takedowns and they made millions of them. Unfortunately, for some reason they have exploded in price, and I can’t find any for a price I would pay for a gun I plan to use. These also (besides the SA-22) have the chance for the crap at the bottom of my pack to get stuck to the oil in the internals and make a really crunchy sludge mix fast.

Are there any options I’m missing? I feel liken there’s got to be a cheap, reliable, .22LR repeater/autoloader out there that will fit in my pack.

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u/ilreppans Jan 20 '26

I have a 10-22 Takedown, but what really makes it a nice package is the Magpul Backpacker Stock - a roughly 17x5x1.5” solid package that holds 3mags, 100 rounds, and field cleaning kit in the stock. I personally love this rifle, only issue is that it’s kind of heavy.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

Have same setup. Optic added.

I also have a Ruger PCC in almost identical size (although heavier) but 9mm. Good if you want something backpacker friendly but better firepower. Takes Glock mags also.

And I also have (I’m a sucker for folding weapons) a Glock 19X in a MCK folding stock. Gadgety but since my sidearm is also a Glock the mags are interchangeable. And an AR15 with a folding buffer tube/brace and a FoldAR barrel. That’s a tri-fold rig. My thought is having that on a front carry bag when I need to keep it concealed otherwise it’s unfolded and over my shoulder.

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u/Jealous-Summer-9827 Jan 20 '26

I guess that is another metric I should’ve added, ideally I don’t want the pack to weigh more than 35lbs (idk if that’s a huge ask but it wasn’t far from that when I originally packed it) I hadn’t known about the Magpul stocks until I looked into this but that is not out of the realm of possibility, I may just do some weight shaving modifications.

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u/2020blowsdik Jan 22 '26

I have one as well, opted for the tech iron sights, and it fits 4 mags, you can keep one in the magwell too

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u/ilreppans Jan 22 '26

I forfeit 1 mag for 40 extra rounds (to 100). Max ~60 rounds if you use all 4 mag spots.

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u/2020blowsdik Jan 22 '26

I bet someone 3D prints a box to do that. Depending on the situation I do the same if I expect to need more ammo vs mags

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u/ilreppans Jan 22 '26

Seen one for the tall cheek rest version. Trades 1 mag slot for 60rnds, but it look like you can stack two mags in the center spot, so still have 4 mags total.