Modifying a Survivor

[kmac]

I'm looking to buy a takedown rifle that I can carry in my backpack.  I've owned a Springfield M6 (.22 Hornet/410) and a Henry AR7 (.22LR) and I'd rather have something with a little more muscle.  I bought a NEF .22 rimfire for my daughter, and I'm amazed at the quality.  I like the looks of the Survivor, and generally it fits the bill.  I'm limited to about 16" length to fit the pack.

Here are the questions:

How long is the stock/receiver when the rifle is broken down?

What would happen to accuracy if I cut the barrel to 16"?  Same question for the 45 Colt, the .223 and the .308 if the answers are different.

[trotterlg]

If you cut the barrel to about 18.5 inches and use a youth stock the receiver and barrel will be about the same length.  One of the ATI adjustable stocks may be shorter, if you are going to trim down a stock use a wood one, you can also trim off some wood from the sides to make it a little thinner and lighter.  Mine fits in this: 





Larry

[kid_couteau]

That is just sooooo cool friend

Kid

[burntmuch]

You might want to consider a 357 mag barrel.