Recreational shooting and other stuff
Ruger 10/22 Takedown owners now have even more options with the new Crazy Ivan Takedown chassis. Available as a chassis only, or with a choice of two different M-LOK compatible handguards, it’s got a lot going for it. In addition to the handguard options, there are plenty of stocks and braces available. Plus there are … Read more
The new Carbon Fiber Stock Kit from Crazy Ivan is the perfect way to complement an already awesome chassis design. At a mere 8.4 ounces, the Crazy Ivan Comp Lite chassis is one of my favorite 10/22 accessories. While they can accept just about any AR-pattern stock via a receiver extension (buffer tube), most are … Read more
Popularity and controversy frequently go hand in hand. Ruger’s popular 10/22 Takedown is no exception. As a stock rifle with iron sights, it’s a top seller, and hard to find right now. Few people are debating the utility of a handy rimfire that can fit in a backpack. The point of contention is the optics … Read more
As I dig through my parts bin, I realize that not every project I build has to be kept long term. It’s been fun to throw parts together, just to create something different. The goal isn’t for me to add another rifle to my collection. Rather, it’s to show those interested in the Ruger 10/22 … Read more
Back in September, I shared my Midwest Industries chassis project. As a 10/22-based Charger build, it was a fun project. I even went through the trouble of having the 10″ KIDD steel .920″ barrel threaded. That helped a bit with the AR theme. As much as I liked it though, it was quite heavy for … Read more
Despite ammo availability issues, the Ruger 22 Charger isn’t gathering any dust on dealer’s shelves. And for good reasons too. This pistol, based on the 10/22 rifle, is still inexpensive to buy and shoot. The model in this review has an MSRP of $349. Even at today’s ammo prices, it’s still affordable to spend an … Read more