Recreational shooting and other stuff
Adding the Tempest Grips and Magwell to my custom Ruger Mark IV 22/45 made a big difference in ergonomics and performance. And that’s a bold statement for a pistol that has very few Ruger parts left. The entire lower is pretty much all TandemKross. From the Kraken (now Cthulu) lower full of TandemKross parts, to … Read more
Today’s enthusiasts are pretty spoiled when it comes to optics. The Blackhound Genesis 6-24×50 FFP MOA scope is a perfect example of this. It combines quality glass with great features at a price that’s affordable even for someone just getting into the sport on a budget. Taking that a step further, Blackhound includes rings, levels, … Read more
Happy October 22nd, or 10/22 day, which is the official holiday for Ruger 10/22 fans. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently, and sharing ten of my favorite 10/22 articles from the past. They cover complete rifles, individual accessories, and some helpful articles full of upgrades. In no particular order. The goal is to … Read more
A Boyds Pro Varmint stock was the first upgrade I made to my new CZ 457. When CZ redesigned their 455 to the 457, they went from a 90-degree bolt to a 60-degree throw. This was to allow for larger scopes, and I really appreciate this feature. Yet when I installed my scope with a … Read more
Chances are, you won’t realize that you need the TandemKross Extractor Service Tool until you really need it. I’ve had mine for quite some time, and figured that I would get around to writing an article about it at some point. Well, that day arrived. I took out one of my 10/22-based firearms, and it … Read more
The new Riton 3 TACTIX EED (Enclosed Emitter Dot) is the perfect companion for your optics-ready pistol. It seems like every week, some manufacturer is announcing a new pistol, and a lot of them are cut for optics. So it’s good to see optics company keeping pace, and offering a greater variety of products. Last … Read more