Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Most of my projects start with a single component and a concept, and then I source the parts to make it happen. In the case of my Crazy Ivan Comp Lite project, I really wanted to do a “July 4th” build. I had gotten a deal on a silver 12″ WhistlePig barrel, and knew I … Read more
A while back, I sent an email to Joe Beary, asking for some information on his popular Gunsmither™Elevation Correcting Barrel Block. I was hoping to clarify some questions I had about his product. He quickly replied with some useful information. It’s ideal for anyone looking to improve the accuracy of their 10/22 with either a … Read more
One of my favorite new pieces of gear is the Takedown Firearm Backpack from Copper Basin. It’s a backpack specifically designed for takedown-style firearms. There are plenty of similar backpacks out there, but I don’t like most of them. I prefer the covert look, rather than a tactical bag. And this one doesn’t scream “mall … Read more
The “Advantage” charging handle and Picatinny rail base is another innovative product for the Ruger 10/22. This accessory from TandemKross quickly became a “must have” for some of my rifles. Not only is a solid mount for your scope or red dot, but it also allows for left-hand charging. And unlike the factory charging handle, … Read more
Introduced in 2007, the Ruger 22 Charger is the pistol version of America’s favorite .22 rifle. Out of the box, it’s not the greatest design though. It can definitely benefit from a pistol brace. There are some adapters for the factory nylon stock, which is isn’t very rigid to begin with. It also lacks options … Read more
When it comes to feeding your Ruger, the factory 10 round magazines are probably a bit more reliable than the 15 and 25 round versions. That is, until the magazine doesn’t want to drop free. Then the 10 round has a distinct disadvantage. TANDEMKROSS has an affordable and elegant solution with their Companion magazine bumpers … Read more