Brian

The Evolution of a Custom 10/22 Rifle

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My "Competition" 10/22 in its current, and almost completed state.

It’s not uncommon for someone to purchase a completely stock Ruger 10/22, with the intention of “maybe doing a few mods”. Over time, that sometimes results in nearly every single OEM part being replaced. In some cases, even the receiver gets swapped out, and the owner eventually ends up with two complete rifles. No one … Read more

EGW Picatinny Scope Rail for Project Savage B22 Lefty

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EGW 0 MOA Picatinny Scope Rail installed on our Project Savage B22 Lefty.

I’m jumping right into this project by starting with the zero MOA Picatinny rail from EGW (Evolution Gun Works). The rifle itself is a Savage model B22 F, SKU 70240, AKA, the “wrong-handed” model. It’s from the newer B series of rimfire rifles, with the obvious differentiator here being the bolt installed on the wrong … Read more

Summit Precision Barrels

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One of my favorite aftermarket barrel manufacturers for the 10/22® is Summit Precision. They produce very high-quality barrels that check a lot of boxes for all sorts of shooters. Their light weight makes them great for dynamic shooting competitions, or carrying in the field. They also offer a high level of accuracy, for anyone looking … Read more

10/22 Factory Stock Project Part One: The Plan

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Ruger 10/22 factory stock and an aftermarket barreled action.

I don’t currently have any rifles in a 10/22 factory stock. This is partly due to the fact that I don’t have any barrels with the factory taper. Mostly it’s because the 10/22 factory stock is pretty ordinary. Since I’m in the middle of what feels like a never-ending winter, I’ve decided to take on … Read more