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TacSol is at it again with a new backcountry rifle, the Owyhee Takedown Bolt Action .22 LR! If you are unfamiliar with TacSol, or Tactical Solutions, they have been in the game for quite awhile. They manufacture high-quality guns, barrels, and parts for rimfire. Many of their barrels are distinctive, using a ChromeMoly-steel barrel insert that is enshrouded in aluminum. This gives the barrel rigidity, but without all the weight of a traditional bull barrel.
In talking with TacSol, a bolt action .22 rifle has been in the works for a long, long time. It was a project that had been talked about for approximately 15 years and sat on the back burner until about 2 to 3 years ago when they began actively making it a reality.
This year at SHOT Show 2020 they unveiled the Owyhee Takedown Bolt Action Rifle. The Owyhee Rifle borrows it’s name from a range of mountains in Southern Idaho, near where TacSol is located. And it is a turnkey option for adventures out into the wilderness.
The rifle is designed around the Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock. The stock itself was originally designed to accommodate the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. TacSol has modified the stock slightly to fit its new Bolt Action Receiver.
The TacSol X-Ring (semi-automatic) receiver shares the same footprint as the Ruger 10/22. Their new bolt action receiver of the Owyhee is a modified version of their X-Ring. It keeps the same external dimensions, but replaces the semi-automatic action with a short and smooth bolt action.
The Owyhee Rifle packs all of the features you’ve grown to love with TacSol, from their rigid lightweight barrels to fiber optic sights, integrated top rail and smooth actions. Not to mention the advantages of the Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock with internal magazine storage and tough polymer construction.
It builds on the above features with a few new ones. For starters, a smooth bolt action, which lends itself to being carried in different locations where local laws may prohibit semi-automatic rifles. Additionally, my favorite feature, is a new magazine release located on the front of the trigger guard. It is very intuitive and makes dropping the magazine very easy, especially compared to the factory Ruger design.
The Owyhee Takedown Bolt Action .22 LR Rifle will be available for purchase in Q1 with an MSRP of $1,065 and a street price of around $879. While we haven’t had a chance to put in time with the new Owyhee Rifle, it has all the features for a great outdoor companion. Check back for a full review in the future.
For more information, please visit Tactical Solutions.