Magpul X22 backpack

shepp · January 18, 2017

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/01/10/magpul-announces-x-22-backpacker-stock-ruger-1022-takedown/

pretty cool, the mag storage in the stock is genius

COBrien · January 18, 2017

Very cool idea.

I'd hesitate to leave an optic mounted when it's all packaged up in "backpack mode." Seems like asking for trouble.

sketch · January 19, 2017

Thats pretty cool! I like the storage in the stalk! I run my 10/22 with the butler folding stalk. And cheep glass thats dead on! At 50 yds.

98Z5V · January 19, 2017

12 hours ago, COBrien said:

I'd hesitate to leave an optic mounted when it's all packaged up in "backpack mode." Seems like asking for trouble.

That mount ain't moving. Did you look close at the attachment method? It's not going anywhere, even if you swing it at something.

First, it goes over that spike sticking out of the bottom of the barrel. Second, it's clamped around the barrel.

I'd hit someone with it, and bet it would still be right on the money. :thumbup:

sketch · January 19, 2017

I forgot to mention the bushnel scope before the new one was a highscrewel gift from the boys. Almost made it 20 years! The rifel got a threaded barrel as well in lou of my gov pay and wait for the ride purchase! Still waitng for the gov to catch up on my bday present.....

COBrien · January 19, 2017

10 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

That mount ain't moving. Did you look close at the attachment method? It's not going anywhere, even if you swing it at something.

First, it goes over that spike sticking out of the bottom of the barrel. Second, it's clamped around the barrel.

I'd hit someone with it, and bet it would still be right on the money.

It's not the mount I'd be worried about, it's the optic itself.

The way it just sticks out there, it seems like it would be vulnerable if you're crashing through the woods with it in a backpack.

A QD mount (i.e., Warne QD rings or something similar) would definitely be on my short list for that rifle, regardless of optic choice.

blue109 · January 19, 2017

Guess it depends on the optic. The aimpoint pictured is in no danger from crashing through the woods....or being run over by a truck....or being dropped from a helicopter.