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After my KIDD barrel was cut down and threaded

A while back, I did a Charger project in a Midwest Industries chassis. It wasn’t quite AR-themed, but had a bit of that vibe, given the handguard, grip, and mostly blacked-out components. The barrel was a KIDD 10″ steel .920 model, that I had originally planned for a different project. Because the intention was to … Read more

Interview with Sebastian Unger, AKA HomeGunsmithUnger

OpenTop receiver, shown with sliding cover removed

For quite some time now, I have followed HomeGunsmithUnger on Instagram. It’s run by Sebastian Unger, of Austria. He’s a firearms enthusiast who took the unusual step of creating his own 10/22-compatible receiver from scratch. At home, in his spare time, on an old mill. His “OpenTop” receiver is designed with a forward rail, and … Read more

Bergara BXR – An “Off the shelf” Custom?

Bergara BXR001 photo courtesy of Bergara

When it comes to precision centerfire rifles, Bergara needs no introduction. But rimfire enthusiasts may not recognize the name, or the Bergara BXR. Introduced last year, the BXR is a .22 caliber semi-auto rifle, based on the familiar 10/22 platform. So it’s an entirely new rifle, with a feel that should be immediately familiar. And … Read more

Wheeler Professional Digital Trigger Gauge

Wheeler Professional Digital Trigger Gauge

This year alone, I have replaced at least a half dozen triggers. Each time, the manufacturer claimed a lighter pull, along with other improvements. It’s not that I don’t trust them, but it just makes sense to have on hand a way of testing the trigger pull. Fortunately, the good folks at Wheeler sent their … Read more

TandemKross Upriser Chassis Straight Stock Adapter Now Available

TandemKross Upriser Chassis With Straight Stock Adapter, fully assembled

Fans of the Ruger PC Carbine just got another great upgrade in the TandemKross Upriser Chassis. Last week, they made it available with a straight stock adapter. The original version sports and angle adapter, which may have better ergonomics for some setups. But it also left many people suggesting that it looked “broken”. My preference … Read more

Engineered Silence 10/22 Chassis

10/22 Charger in Engineered Silence chassis

In researching chassis options for the 10/22, I came across the Engineered Silence website. Digging in a little bit, I was intrigued by their design. It seems that most manufacturers only make a single chassis for both the rifle and pistol (22 Charger) variants. At least one company makes two versions so you can get … Read more