The Chiappa LA322 Carbine Takedown is a lever-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR. It has an 18.5-inch barrel, holds 15 rounds plus one in the chamber, and weighs 5.52 lbs. The receiver is aluminum with a blued finish; the stock is walnut. Sights are fixed front and adjustable rear. The threaded muzzle accepts suppressors or other muzzle devices. A fixed pistol grip stock is standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model: LA322 Carbine Takedown 
• Type: Lever Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches 
• Capacity: 15+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.52 lbs 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Receiver Finish: Blued 
• Stock Material: Wood 
• Stock Finish: Walnut 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Adjustable Rear 
   

Features 

The takedown design splits the rifle for compact storage and transport without tools. The lever action cycles smoothly and, once familiar, allows reasonably quick follow-up shots. At 5.52 lbs it carries easily on longer outings. The threaded muzzle adds flexibility for suppressed shooting. 
 

Usage 

The LA322 handles target shooting, small-game hunting, and plinking without fuss. .22 LR keeps costs and recoil both low, which makes it practical for extended range sessions. The 15+1 capacity is generous for a tubular-magazine lever gun. New shooters tend to find the manual operation straightforward to learn.

The walnut stock and lever-action styling draw appreciation from shooters who prefer the traditional look over polymer furniture. The takedown feature comes up constantly in discussions — being able to break the rifle down quickly for transport or pack carry is a real functional advantage that owners actually use.

Performance feedback with .22 LR is generally positive: accuracy is solid and the lever cycles reliably on quality ammunition. Some owners note occasional pickiness with lower-grade bulk ammo, which is common in the .22 LR category.

Build quality draws some criticism. A portion of buyers have raised concerns about finish consistency or component durability over time, and a few production-run quality control issues have been discussed in forums. The 15-round capacity is viewed positively by most, though some shooters coming from semi-automatic .22s note the slower rate of fire as a trade-off. Overall the rifle gets favorable reception for its combination of classic form and usable features.