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
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
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