Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
In preparation for one of our 10/22 rifle projects, I went searching for a high-quality aftermarket bolt. I found exactly what I was looking for in the bolt below, which was supplied by JWHCustom. Why go with an aftermarket bolt, instead of factory? Ruger has sold something like 7 million 10/22 rifles. One of the … Read more
As part of our first Project 10/22, I had installed an AccuLite barrel from WhistlePig GunBarrel Co. The goal was to reduce weight while improving accuracy. And at about 16 ounces, the AccuLite barrel does both. The barrel I chose normally sells for $176, but I got it in a bundle with a Hogue stock, … Read more
As much as I like the Ruger MKIV 22/45 line of pistols, they can definitely use some improvement. I previously covered all the upgrades I did to my wife’s pistol here. Of the two that I have for myself, one got a similar treatment from TandemKross. But there was one thing that still bugged me … Read more
What a learning experience this has been! I thought I could just buy a Brownells receiver, add some quality parts, and have an awesome rifle. But it’s been something of a disappointment. I’ve spent a lot of time polishing the inside of the receiver, and still have some reliability issues. It doesn’t always cycle smoothly, … Read more
It’s no secret that I really like the Tac-Hammer barrels from Adaptive Tactical. I’ve got one on my Charger Takedown, and it has not disappointed. When you’re building a rifle for accuracy, a rigid barrel helps. But even fluted, an all steel .920 barrel is heavy. This may not be a concern when shooting from … Read more
For a really custom rifle, I decided to use the Takedown Chassis from PMACA MFG. There are two reasons for this choice. First, I already had one on hand. Second, the chassis offers flexibility when it comes to grip and stock options. Just about any AR-compatible grip can be used. And since it’s threaded for … Read more