Description
There is something about a lever action .22 that never gets old, and the Chiappa LA322 Kodiak Cub adds a genuinely useful twist to the formula: it comes apart. Loosen the takedown mechanism and the rifle separates into two compact halves for the pack, the boat, or the cabin closet. Reassembly takes seconds and the rifle returns to zero without fuss, which is exactly what you want from a takedown design.
Built for Weather, Not the Safe
While most rimfire lever guns lean on polished blue and glossy walnut, the Kodiak Cub is set up for real outdoor time. The alloy receiver wears a Stainless Cerakote finish that resists rust and scuffing, paired with a blued steel barrel. The wood stock and forend get a black SoftTouch rubberized coating that stays grippy with cold or wet hands, so this is the lever .22 you can carry on a drizzly squirrel hunt without wincing.
Kodiak Cub Handling and Sights
At 5.5 pounds and 35.5 inches overall with an 18.5 inch barrel, this carbine swings fast and points naturally, and the smooth lever throw makes quick follow-up shots easy. The tubular magazine holds 15 rounds of .22 LR, plenty for a full afternoon of tin cans or a limit of small game. Up top you get a fixed tunnel front sight matched with a buckhorn rear that adjusts for both windage and elevation, and a 3/8 inch dovetail machined into the receiver means adding a rimfire scope or red dot is a five minute job. A traditional half-cock hammer serves as the safety, keeping the controls simple and familiar.
Why the LA322 Takedown Earns Its Spot
Between the packable design, the weatherproofed furniture, and cheap-to-feed .22 LR, this is a rifle that gets used instead of admired. It makes a great trainer for new hunters, a fine camp gun, and a smile machine at the range for anyone who appreciates working a lever. Chiappa took a classic American format and made it more practical without losing the character that draws people to lever guns in the first place.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: LA322 Kodiak Cub Take Down
- MPN: 920.426
- UPC: 8053800944076
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 15 rounds (tubular magazine)
- Barrel Length: 18.5 in
- Overall Length: 35.5 in
- Weight: 5.5 lbs
- Receiver Finish: Stainless Cerakote (H-152)
- Barrel Finish: Blued Steel
- Stock/Forend: Wood with Black SoftTouch Coating
- Front Sight: Fixed Tunnel
- Rear Sight: Buckhorn, Adjustable for Windage & Elevation
- Optics Mount: 3/8 in Dovetail on Receiver
What’s Included
- Chiappa LA322 Kodiak Cub Takedown rifle
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the takedown feature work on the LA322 Kodiak Cub?
The rifle separates into two halves at the rear of the action, splitting the buttstock section from the barrel and receiver assembly. No tools are needed and the process takes just a few seconds each way. The two halves pack down small enough to fit in a backpack or a compact case, which is the whole appeal for camping, travel, and tight storage spots.
Can I mount a scope on the Chiappa LA322 Kodiak Cub?
Yes. The receiver has a 3/8 inch dovetail machined into the top, which accepts standard rimfire scope rings and mounts. That makes it easy to add a compact scope or red dot for small game hunting while keeping the buckhorn irons as a backup.
Is the stock on the Kodiak Cub wood or synthetic?
It is a wood stock and forend coated in Chiappa's black SoftTouch rubberized finish. You get the solid feel of wood underneath with a grippy, weather-resistant surface on the outside. Combined with the Cerakote receiver, the whole rifle handles moisture and field wear better than a traditional blued and walnut lever gun.
What kind of safety does the LA322 use?
The Kodiak Cub uses a traditional half-cock hammer safety rather than a crossbolt or tang switch. It keeps the controls clean and classic, the way most lever action fans prefer. As with any exposed hammer rifle, standard safe handling habits apply when loading and carrying.





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