Recreational shooting and other stuff
A frequent question I see on firearm enthusiast sites is “how to mount a scope?”. That’s a very loaded question, as there are plenty of opinions on how to mount a scope correctly. I’m sharing the procedure I use, which has worked for rimfire rifles with high-magnification scopes. Along the way, I’ll offer some alternatives, … Read more
When it comes to choosing a 10/22 trigger, there are upgrade options from under $30 to over $400. While this can make the decision a bit overwhelming, I put together a little guide which should make it easier. Starting with your budget and application can quickly narrow down choices. Hunting and competition are examples where … Read more
This past week at the SHOT show in Las Vegas, the TandemKross ADX receiver made its pre-production debut. It still has a way to go before we see it available for sale, but the initial details are very promising. Considering how much innovation we’ve seen from TandemKross in the last few years, that’s no surprise. … Read more
M&P® 9 METAL HD; The New Steel-Frame Spec Series Pistol by Smith & Wesson® MARYVILLE, TN., (1/21/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the M&P9 Metal HD – Spec Series V, the newest addition to the Spec Series lineup. The … Read more
With some free time over the holidays, I decided to do another TandemKross Spitfire and Manticore X build. Inspiration for this project came from a couple of sources. First, I saw that TandemKross had released a Buffer Tube Mount for the Manticore X. This would allow some new options other than what the standard Picatinny … Read more
When it comes to chassis options, the Spectre Superlite 10/22 Chassis from Spectre Ballistics International is aptly named. At just 6.9 ounces (195 grams), it’s extremely light. Over the past several weeks, I have used it as the foundation for a few rifle and 22 Charger builds using barrels from under six inches to standard … Read more