Recreational shooting and other stuff
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
Creating a 10/22 Build Checklist is long overdue for me. Shooting is more fun than writing, but I realized there was a need for this article. Building a custom rifle from scratch? Or maybe you want to customize the one you got for Christmas? Either way, I’m going to list out all the parts you’ll … Read more
With a new Magpul MOE X-22 stock, my 10/22 just got an upgrade. Yes, at less than half the price of the Hunter X-22 it replaced, this stock is an upgrade. It’s got fewer features, yet it’s still an upgrade. There are zero options for changing LOP and cheek rest height. But it’s definitely an … Read more
This Smith & Wesson Model 648 is the latest entry in my “One from the safe” series. This .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) revolver is the companion to my S&W 617, which is the .22 LR version. They’re not quite twins, but pretty close. Holding just 8 rounds to the 617’s ten, it’s pretty much … Read more
In my quest to try every accessory for America’s favorite rimfire rifle platform, I recently got my hands on the Timney Calvin Elite Two Stage Trigger for the 10/22. This trigger is a complete drop-in replacement unit. No need to mess with small parts, no gunsmith skills required. If you can remove your rifle (or … Read more
After years of building and shooting custom 10/22-based rifles, the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-201 landed in my collection. This is a 10/22 clone utilizing a mix of in-house, Ruger, and aftermarket parts. It checks all the boxes for both new and seasoned shooters. Featuring a heavy stainless (and threaded) barrel, integrated rail on the receiver, … Read more