Project Appleseed

I searched the forum and couldn't find a previous mention of this:

I think I want one, or more...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMWTN-xQo_g&feature=youtu.be

Ruger MSRP  is $389, wonder how much thru the instructor purchase program ?

I want one.

Keeping the bolt locked back is an important feature of this rifle.  I wonder if this will eliminate the use of the bolt quick-release modification for this particular model.

- ShadowMan

It's now on my gotta get list too... There's good info and other videos on the Ruger website about the 10/22 Takedown as well...  BeSwift

Folks,
   Do NOT have this engraved in stone...and STILL waiting for S&W (plus Walther and Thompson Center) to release their 2012 IPP sheet, but in the past, Ruger would allow  qualified instructors to purchase anything they made under the program, if one asked politely.
  Typically, the IPP discount is around 32-37% off msrp, so roughly $250 IF Ruger will include the TD 10-22 in the program.
   FYI, we're still working on a Ruger-TALO Distrib Appleseed Training Rifle with studs, swivels, sling, peep sights, and 2 mags (and, of course, Appleseed information)...stay tuned, and
Excelsior,
madMark
mad

Ooh... ooh... I want! 

Ruger spec sheet:

http://www.ruger.com/products/ruger1022Takedown/specSheets/11100.html

another youtube review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tujhOuLT-DY

The local shop is getting one in, maybe as soon as tomorrow.    I will play hooky at lunch and fondle it if I get the chance.

stainless and w/ a synthetic stock, perfect for those rainy shoots

Ruger will sell a ton of the take down rifles.

A Talo Appleseed Rifle?  That would be awesome. Is that info secret or can we discuss it in polite company?

Quote from: nyrasgt on March 29, 2012, 02:59:15 PM
Folks,
   Do NOT have this engraved in stone...and STILL waiting for S&W (plus Walther and Thompson Center) to release their 2012 IPP sheet, but in the past, Ruger would allow  qualified instructors to purchase anything they made under the program, if one asked politely.
  Typically, the IPP discount is around 32-37% off msrp, so roughly $250 IF Ruger will include the TD 10-22 in the program.
   FYI, we're still working on a Ruger-TALO Distrib Appleseed Training Rifle with studs, swivels, sling, peep sights, and 2 mags (and, of course, Appleseed information)...stay tuned, and
Excelsior,
madMark
mad

Darn you Ruger!

As if my list of stuff isn't long enough.

The wife isn't gonna like this.

BTW,

Anybody else notice in that first video.....

Mag in, bolt closed, safety off.

Shame!

Quote from: Swamp Thing on March 29, 2012, 09:10:38 PM
Darn you Ruger!

As if my list of stuff isn't long enough.

The wife isn't gonna like this.

Be a gentleman, Swamp Thing, and buy her one for your anniversary.  Maybe she'll return the favor.

- ShadowMan

Definitely interested in this one... and the list grows 

I'm definitely in for one.  not on make a great appleseed rifle but one heck of a pack rifle.  break it down throw it in your pack for the weekend camping and you got your dinner getter too

Quote from: ShadowMan on March 29, 2012, 09:18:34 PM

Quote from: Swamp Thing on March 29, 2012, 09:10:38 PM
Darn you Ruger!

As if my list of stuff isn't long enough.

The wife isn't gonna like this.

Be a gentleman, Swamp Thing, and buy her one for your anniversary.  Maybe she'll return the favor.

- ShadowMan

Think she'll mind if it has my initials engraved in it? I can say it's so she remembers who loves her enough to buy her a rifle.

Quote from: Swamp Thing on March 29, 2012, 11:02:07 PM
Think she'll mind if it has my initials engraved in it? I can say it's so she remembers who loves her enough to buy her a rifle.

Touché 

No studs on that stock... I'm bummed.    how hard is it?

What if we contact Ruger and ask for studs and the RWVA oval engraved on the receiver?   I say group buy.

Oh, thats right.  They can't keep up with demand... Ruger stopped taking orders.... 

There goes that idea.   

Quote from: Superheat on March 30, 2012, 08:47:24 AM
No studs on that stock... I'm bummed.    how hard is it?

Seriously. How do they not get it?

Quote from: aragornelessar86 on March 30, 2012, 02:53:23 PM

Quote from: Superheat on March 30, 2012, 08:47:24 AM
No studs on that stock... I'm bummed.    how hard is it?

Seriously. How do they not get it?

<sarcasm>Silly Appleseeders...  Slings are for carrying the rifle and the takedown model comes with that slick purse/sandbag, I mean case.  Why attach a sling if you have the black bag with the pouch for multiple 25-round magazines?</sarcasm>

- ShadowMan

I really wish Ruger listened to the end user.

Quote from: ShadowMan on March 30, 2012, 03:20:38 PM

Quote from: aragornelessar86 on March 30, 2012, 02:53:23 PM

Quote from: Superheat on March 30, 2012, 08:47:24 AM
No studs on that stock... I'm bummed.    how hard is it?

Seriously. How do they not get it?

<sarcasm>Silly Appleseeders...  Slings are for carrying the rifle and the takedown model comes with that slick purse/sandbag, I mean case.  Why attach a sling if you have the black bag with the pouch for multiple 25-round magazines?</sarcasm>

- ShadowMan

Sadly I'm certain this is their exact thinking.

Quote from: aragornelessar86 on March 30, 2012, 08:18:26 PM

Quote from: ShadowMan on March 30, 2012, 03:20:38 PM

Quote from: aragornelessar86 on March 30, 2012, 02:53:23 PM

Quote from: Superheat on March 30, 2012, 08:47:24 AM
No studs on that stock... I'm bummed.    how hard is it?

Seriously. How do they not get it?

<sarcasm>Silly Appleseeders...  Slings are for carrying the rifle and the takedown model comes with that slick purse/sandbag, I mean case.  Why attach a sling if you have the black bag with the pouch for multiple 25-round magazines?</sarcasm>

- ShadowMan

Sadly I'm certain this is their exact thinking.

Sounds like we need to get the people that are in charge of making these rifles out to an AS

Quote from: Oakley on March 30, 2012, 09:39:53 PM

Quote from: aragornelessar86 on March 30, 2012, 08:18:26 PM

Quote from: ShadowMan on March 30, 2012, 03:20:38 PM

Quote from: aragornelessar86 on March 30, 2012, 02:53:23 PM

Quote from: Superheat on March 30, 2012, 08:47:24 AM
No studs on that stock... I'm bummed.    how hard is it?

Seriously. How do they not get it?

<sarcasm>Silly Appleseeders...  Slings are for carrying the rifle and the takedown model comes with that slick purse/sandbag, I mean case.  Why attach a sling if you have the black bag with the pouch for multiple 25-round magazines?</sarcasm>

- ShadowMan

Sadly I'm certain this is their exact thinking.

Sounds like we need to get the people that are in charge of making these rifles out to an AS

They are listening to their customers. We have forged what , 20,000, 30,000 riflemen?
They have sold over 6,000,000 10/22's. When we get to serious numbers, I think Fred said 2016, we will get them to listen to us. Until then we don't make enough of a difference in their customer research.

2cl

Quote from: 2 clicks low on March 30, 2012, 10:03:11 PM
They are listening to their customers. We have forged what , 20,000, 30,000 riflemen?
They have sold over 6,000,000 10/22's. When we get to serious numbers, I think Fred said 2016, we will get them to listen to us. Until then we don't make enough of a difference in their customer research.

2cl

It's just like contacting our government representatives... we can complain about the problem all we want. However, how many of us have actually emailed/called/written to Ruger to specifically request this? Somehow I think that if they even got 1000 emails regarding an LTR it would make an impression.

Quote from: Foppish Dandy on March 30, 2012, 10:07:10 PM

Quote from: 2 clicks low on March 30, 2012, 10:03:11 PM
They are listening to their customers. We have forged what , 20,000, 30,000 riflemen?
They have sold over 6,000,000 10/22's. When we get to serious numbers, I think Fred said 2016, we will get them to listen to us. Until then we don't make enough of a difference in their customer research.

2cl

It's just like contacting our government representatives... we can complain about the problem all we want. However, how many of us have actually emailed/called/written to Ruger to specifically request this? Somehow I think that if they even got 1000 emails regarding an LTR it would make an impression.

Might work. The question is howmany of the 1000 would accualy buy one? I have heard that a distributor has to order 10,000 for a custom run like the current BSA guns.

Gents,
  2CLlow off a bit re minumum buy numbers.  Patience and persistence got us in on the Instructor Purchase Programs, with
Ruger, Henry, and, eventually, Smith.  Appx 1/3 off MSRP, so "plain" 10-22s are about $200 - but they still need studs, swivels, slings, and better sights, as well as at least 2nd mag.
   Such will be what the Ruger/TALO ATR will have - everything you need (to shoot @ an Appleseed wkend) and nothing you don't (can still add other toys).   With the ATR comes significant national publicity when
The American Rifleman, Gun Tests, Shotgun News, and XXX other magazines write articles testing said rifle, thus further increasing sales...
   Including PA information  perhaps a coupon for free attendance @ a PA event just helps us fill those lines...
Start saving up - Mr. Volk is already on board to reshoot the AR15 girl poster with the ATR...priceless...
Excelsior,
madMark
PS Appleseed embroidered denim, button-down shirt purchase info appearing on PA Store site any minute...

Handled the TD 10/22 today.

model prefix is 250, which would indicated they assigned it some time ago, since they're selling 3xx series now

It fits together and comes apart just like in the videos.

One could add QD mounts by carefully drilling the plastic furniture, then filling the holes w/ a construction adhesive such as PL400.  Those things would   _never_ come out.

sights, trigger, etc., all the same as your standard 10/22. 

only criticism at this point:   the knurled ring that tightens up the barrel

it's about the width of the body of a bic pen, too narrow for me

I have big monkey hands, and I'd like the ring to be  about as wide as my thumb.

I suppose you could make yourself a hand tool that give you a good grip on the knurled ring and leverage to tighten it.

Just my 2 cents, as always, YMMV

K

Tom Gresham had on a bunch of RugerBrass on today. 

Here is a link to the contest for a 10/22 take down:
Www.guntalk.com

P.S.  Appleseed will be on Gun Talk right after the NRA convention.  If you don't know who he is his shows are archived, check them out after entering the contest, good stuff!

Quote from: Swamp Thing on March 29, 2012, 09:10:38 PM
Darn you Ruger!

As if my list of stuff isn't long enough.

The wife isn't gonna like this.

For Mom and Dad's 17th anniversary, Mom bought Dad "Furniture". He had to wait a whole 17 years.     

I would like one semi-auto,
I forgot how to pump a shotgun and proved it on my last Hog outing!

Quote from: Sly223 on April 02, 2012, 05:02:14 PM
I would like one semi-auto,
I forgot how to pump a shotgun and proved it on my last Hog outing!

Uh....it is a semi auto.