Take down 22 rifle

robtattoo

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I built this year's ago from a $50 pawnshop Springfield model 120 single shot. I modified the stock so I could remove the action and barrel (held in with a single, knurled screw) & reverse them in the stock. I cut the barrel down to 16" & significantly reduced the stock. It packs down to around 20" & weighs a hair over 3lb. The sights are super primitive, but minute of skwerl head at 30yds.
It's rough as a badger's arse the days as its lived in my truck toolbox for about 10years, but it's eliminated a fair few small critters & one really unlucky little pig.
 

Axlrod

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Would you be kind enough to link me to these?
Would have to piece it together. The single shot action makes the rifle very compact
Contender frame from a local source, gunbroker or here:
Barrels are called "carbine" from the factory, and come in 23" from ebay that you would have to have cut down to 16" from 23":
Or get a barrel 16" long from Match grade machine they have some in stock usually. may need to have them cut one down to 16" or they have a custom order form:
Choate makes a telescoping stock:
and a folding stock:
For all things TC:
 

Fitzwho

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The savage Rascal is cheap enough, single shot, with an ejector. You could do something like robtattoo has done above, or modify the stock to use a side folding stock with a lightweight wire buttstock. I have been thinking about doing the same thing.
 
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I'll add one to the mix...Savage 42 take down available in 22lr or 22magnum with 410 barrel underneath...combo gun that's kinda homely but would fit your needs.
 
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