Recreational shooting and other stuff
I’m a firm believer that everyone should have one or more first aid kits, which is how I ended up with the MyMedic MyFAK First Aid Kit. Normally, I recommend one for home, and one for the car. And if you own and shoot firearms, one for the range bag. This might make some people … Read more
Late last year, I went searching for a new rifle case, and ended up finding the Ranger, from 3VGear. They’re located about 40 minutes from my home, and I do like to promote local businesses. So when I saw their Ranger 42″ padded double rifle case for $94.95, I figured I’d get one for hauling … Read more
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