historicfirearms
01-23-2013, 10:08 AM
I don't know why I didn't get one of these before. The Ruger Charger is a really neat little pistol/rifle. I always thought it was kind of ugly and not practical until I looked at one in my local gun shop.
First of all, I hate any extra thingys hanging off my guns. So, I took the factory bipod off immediately. It might be fun for plinking off the picnic table this summer, but for my type of hunting and shooting, I don't like bipods.
What surprised me about the Charger is that I can actually get a good cheek weld with it. Yes, if I hold it up to my face if feels just like shooting a (short) rifle. I put a red dot scope on it for now and the sight picture is perfect when held as described.
In my opinion, shooting it like a pistol is kind of a joke. If your gonna do that, why not just grab the MK II? Anyway, the Charger will easily tuck into a backpack for concealment. In Michigan, I can legally have it loaded in my vehicle since I have a concealed pistol license. Once my suppressor arrives, I'm going to have a stock 10/22 barrel cut down to about 5 inches and threaded. This will allow me to shoot cheap bulk pack 22 LR and still stay subsonic.
If anyone is thinking about getting a Charger, you better act fast. Ruger is discontinuing the model. Too bad it took me so long to realize the virtues of this neat little firearm.
First of all, I hate any extra thingys hanging off my guns. So, I took the factory bipod off immediately. It might be fun for plinking off the picnic table this summer, but for my type of hunting and shooting, I don't like bipods.
What surprised me about the Charger is that I can actually get a good cheek weld with it. Yes, if I hold it up to my face if feels just like shooting a (short) rifle. I put a red dot scope on it for now and the sight picture is perfect when held as described.
In my opinion, shooting it like a pistol is kind of a joke. If your gonna do that, why not just grab the MK II? Anyway, the Charger will easily tuck into a backpack for concealment. In Michigan, I can legally have it loaded in my vehicle since I have a concealed pistol license. Once my suppressor arrives, I'm going to have a stock 10/22 barrel cut down to about 5 inches and threaded. This will allow me to shoot cheap bulk pack 22 LR and still stay subsonic.
If anyone is thinking about getting a Charger, you better act fast. Ruger is discontinuing the model. Too bad it took me so long to realize the virtues of this neat little firearm.