Recreational shooting and other stuff
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
Building a custom Ruger 10/22 has never been easier (or more fun). Now, Deadshot Arms lets you take it another step further. They offer match grade bolts, with all the usual touches, plus either KG Gun Kote, or a Cerakote finish. This is both a functional and cosmetic upgrade. So not only does your 10/22 … Read more
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
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
I recently added the Midwest Industries Inc 8″ Fixed Barrel Chassis to my collection. This is a two piece chassis system for Ruger 10/22 rifles and Charger-length variants. The 8″ in the name refers to the handguard length, as they also offer a 13″ one. I chose to go with the shorter one for two … Read more
I don’t expect everyone to appreciate the magazine release KrossPins from TandemKross. But if you’ve got a trigger group where the pins fall out, they are the best $4.99 you can spend on your 10/22 variant. I was a fan of their receiver KrossPins, since many times the factory ones were either too tight (difficult … Read more