How to Mount a Scope Yourself

How to Mount a Scope - Recommended Tools.

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

Best Ruger 10/22 Trigger Upgrades

Ruger 10/22 Trigger Options - the best upgrades for any budget

Choosing the best Ruger 10/22 trigger upgrade can feel overwhelming at first. After all, prices range from under $30 to well over $400. Fortunately, once you narrow the decision by budget and intended use, the options become much clearer. For example, hunting and competition often demand different trigger characteristics. In the field, a lighter trigger … Read more

TandemKross Announces ADX Receiver

TandemKross Announces ADX Receiver

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

A Holiday TandemKross Spitfire and Manticore X Build

A Holiday TandemKross Spitfire and Manticore X Build

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

Spectre Superlite 10/22 Chassis

Spectre Superlite 10/22 Chassis

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

The 10/22 Build Checklist

A custom 10/22 rifle built with all aftermarket parts.

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