10/22 Factory Stock Project Part One: The Plan

Ruger 10/22 factory stock and an aftermarket barreled action.

I don’t currently have any rifles in a 10/22 factory stock. This is partly due to the fact that I don’t have any barrels with the factory taper. Mostly it’s because the 10/22 factory stock is pretty ordinary. Since I’m in the middle of what feels like a never-ending winter, I’ve decided to take on … Read more

TandemKross Manticore Trigger Review

The TandemKross Manticore Trigger is the most feature-packed trigger available for the 10/22 and similarly-patterned firearms. This innovative trigger assembly is adjustable for weight, pre-travel and over-travel. It’s also got a magazine release that works whether pushed or pulled. Instead of a button, the safety is now a rotary (toggle-type) ambidextrous safety. And the bolt … Read more

Stocking Stuffers from TandemKross

While I am calling these items “stocking stuffers”, they’re really a collection of modestly-priced TandemKross accessories. If TandemKross was a gas station with a mini-mart, these would be displayed next to the register. They’re the items you don’t necessarily need, but they can make your (shooting) life a little easier. And the most expensive one … Read more

TandemKross Manticore Trigger Drops Today, 10/22!

New TandemKross Manticore Trigger Assembly, right and left side views

They’ve teased us. They’ve dropped hints. And now it’s finally here. The TandemKross Manticore Trigger assembly! It’s been in development for a while, but the folks at TandemKross waited until October 22nd, “10/22” to release their new latest (and greatest?) accessory for the Ruger 10/22 pattern firearms. I’ve been given a few peeks here and … Read more

One from the safe: My Ruger 10/22 “Field Rifle”

My custom Ruger 10/22 rifle, with Magpul stock, Vortex scope, and Acculite barrel.

Fans of Ruger’s iconic 10/22 rifle enjoy October 22nd as a holiday to celebrate their rifles. Really though, the whole month is something of a build-up for devotees. On some of the enthusiast sites I visit, this month has already seen more activity related to the Ruger 10/22. So I felt it appropriate to dig … Read more