Bought Ruger Charger .22LR takedown model

[doddg]

I had a thread in WTB and I was able to pick up a Charger today in Greenwood from a member here.
I won't mention the name since some are paranoid about it (so I don't even ask anymore).
I love being able to buy a used gun from a member here, I have bought/sold more than one gun from different people,
and it is really fun to deal with a "repeat" seller or buyer.
I sold a gun to a gun Sat. that was responsible for me upgrading to a "heavier" CZ after shooting his at the range, and I didn't even know it was the same person till he told me to meet him at the same range we'd met at before.

I am thrilled to have another "toy" for the range (despite my claims for "trimming).
This one is on a bipod so it will be an accuracy toy, or it will be exposed.
I got a red dot with it and also and an extra mag 25 round mag to go with the stock 15 round mag.
I feel like a got a great value, and so glad to "help" a member/friend get some safe space!
Of course, it will probably just reflect/expose on the shooter as the weak link.

This is an online pic of it: too lazy to take my own pics.
If this pic doesn't post, I put some in next Tues. since my Monday evening is not free.

 

[mcapo]

The provenance of the gun is incredible!

I hope you got him to sign it or something?

 

[700 LTR 223]

I picked one up some years ago - have not fired it much since. Let us know how yours shoots.
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[doddg]

The provenance of the gun is incredible!
I hope you got him to sign it or something?

1.

I picked one up some years ago - have not fired it much since. Let us know how yours shoots.
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2. Love that big wood grip you have!
3. You know I'll put up the range pics!
4. Be Tuesday or Wednesday before I get to the range, though.

 

[Simon6101]

I picked one up some years ago - have not fired it much since. Let us know how yours shoots.
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That is the original model. They came with the complete wood stock. They were geared towards attracting the silhoutte shooters. That model was an Acusport exclusive that appears to have had the barrel swapped out.

 

[700 LTR 223]

That model was an Acusport exclusive that appears to have had the barrel swapped out.

Correct - the original barrel was replaced with a Kidd 10" match.

 

[Hop]

The wood is so pretty but the composite stock can be modified to accept a pistol brace. It makes a cute looking little 22LR SBR looking thingie.

https://coppercustom.com/accessories/pistol-brace-adapters/copper-custom-ruger-22-charger-ar-pistol-brace-adapter

 

[Simon6101]

Copper Custom also offers a service to modify the wood stock to accept their brace adapter

 

[daddyusmaximus]

The wood is so pretty but the composite stock can be modified to accept a pistol brace. It makes a cute looking little 22LR SBR looking thingie.

https://coppercustom.com/accessories/pistol-brace-adapters/copper-custom-ruger-22-charger-ar-pistol-brace-adapter

This stupid forum always making me want to spend money...

 

[MindfulMan]

Where are the targets from this purchase ? I was expecting to see hole touching hole, touching hole, touching hole ....

Did this one get trimmed ???

 

[doddg]

Where are the targets from this purchase ? I was expecting to see hole touching hole, touching hole, touching hole ....
Did this one get trimmed ???

1. Not at all. I plan for this gun to be a long-term keeper.
2. I've been too busy, haven't been to the range much. I bought other things that needed attention (b/c of selling). Your ex, is on the back burner so I can take my time and really enjoy it when I get around to it.
3. Work has been stressful, and I've been lazy: I have other excuses!
4. Don't worry, I have plans for all the usual boring range pics and descriptions ad nauseam.

 

[MindfulMan]

1. Not at all. I plan for this gun to be a long-term keeper.
2. I've been too busy, haven't been to the range much. I bought other things that needed attention (b/c of selling). Your ex, is on the back burner so I can take my time and really enjoy it when I get around to it.
3. Work has been stressful, and I've been lazy: I have other excuses!
4. Don't worry, I have plans for all the usual boring range pics and descriptions ad nauseam.

 

[wtburnette]

The wood is so pretty but the composite stock can be modified to accept a pistol brace. It makes a cute looking little 22LR SBR looking thingie.

https://coppercustom.com/accessories/pistol-brace-adapters/copper-custom-ruger-22-charger-ar-pistol-brace-adapter

I just watched a MAC video on this and I think I've found my next .22 purchase...

 

[Areoflyer09]

Have you shot this yet Gary??

 

[doddg]

Have you shot this yet Gary??

1. I was asked that earlier from the person I bought from, but no, I haven't shot it yet.
2. I'm saving it for a dedicated range trip when I have plenty of time: might have to wait till Spring Break.
3. Been too busy thinning the 9mms, and updating my .38 specials, that I haven't done much with .22LRs except getting the Smith 41 running well that I bought from a member here.
4. I'll have to learn how to adjust the red dot that came with it.
5. I never have decided which one of my .22 pistols to put the bushnell red dot I bought on.
6. I have some delayed gratification in my future.

 

[700 LTR 223]

4. I'll have to learn how to adjust the red dot that came with it.
5. I never have decided which one of my .22 pistols to put the bushnell red dot I bought on.

Adding a red dot of some type be it the traditional tube type or the Burris Fastfire/Vortex Venom style in the past few years has done more for my handgun shooting accuracy than anything else. Some guns I was going to get rid of like my 22/45 turned out to be one of my best shooters after adding a red dot.

 

[doddg]

Adding a red dot of some type be it the traditional tube type or the Burris Fastfire/Vortex Venom style in the past few years has done more for my handgun shooting accuracy than anything else. Some guns I was going to get rid of like my 22/45 turned out to be one of my best shooters after adding a red dot.

1. That does give me hope with my trifocaled glasses and adds a bit of excitement to look forward to.

 

[MindfulMan]

1. That does give me hope with my trifocaled glasses and adds a bit of excitement to look forward to.

You have a LOT to look forward to ! I'd take Aero along, and have him show you the fine nuances.

 

[Areoflyer09]

You have a LOT to look forward to ! I'd take Aero along, and have him show you the fine nuances.

Lol I think I’m done with indoor ranges for awhile. Today flared the asthma up more than I expected it to. Besides you really need my wife for that, I can hold me own with most but she whoops my hurt when she wants to try.

 

[MindfulMan]

Lol I think I’m done with indoor ranges for awhile. Today flared the asthma up more than I expected it to. Besides you really need my wife for that, I can hold me own with most but she whoops my hurt when she wants to try.

Man, o, man ..... if she's that good, you'd better treat her right, and hang on to her !
I will say (and I'm fairly sure that 'Call Center' will back me up): For an indoor range, Point Blank has the greatest air filtration system.
It's a bummer that your asthma is acting up.