BC-22 Dedicated .22 LR Upper from Bear Creek Arsenal

BC-22 Dedicated .22 LR Upper from Bear Creek Arsenal

I can’t believe it took me this long to get my hands on the BC-22 rimfire upper from Bear Creek Arsenal. My first centerfire rifle was a modern sporting rifle, and when I got it about 16 years ago, I was fortunate enough to get some pointers from our local SWAT trainer. We ran through … Read more

Arken EP5 5-25×56 FFP Scope Review

Arken EP-5 5-25x56 FFP Scope

Arken recently sent me their Arken EP5 5-25×56 FFP Illuminated Reticle scope to review. I’d seen this scope mentioned plenty of times on various enthusiast sites, and users generally had positive comments. So I figured I’d take one for a spin, and see what the hype was about. With an MSRP of $529.99, it hits … Read more

New Riton 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 ED Angled Spotting Scope

Riton Optics Announces the All-New 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope Tucson, AZ (September 2023) -Riton Optics has unveiled its highly anticipated addition to the PRIMAL line of purpose-built optics. The all-new 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope has been carefully designed with premium features packed into a compact, lightweight package, which provides hunters and shooters unmatched … Read more

Wiley X Saber Advanced Eye Protection

For the past couple of months, I’ve been reviewing the Saber Advanced glasses from Wiley X. Specifically, their three-lens kit. My decision to review this kit was somewhat financial, although it’s also quite convenient. Because even if you’re feeling the pinch of our current economic woes, eye protection isn’t the place to skimp. Currently priced … Read more

Volquartsen Competition Bolt for the Ruger 10/22

Volquartsen Competition Bolt for the Ruger 10/22

At its current retail price of $286, the Competition Bolt for the Ruger® 10/22® from Volquartsen is certainly a pricey component. But there is quite a bit that sets it apart from both factory and other aftermarket bolts. Since bolt upgrades are a common topic on the enthusiast sites that I visit, I figured I’d … Read more

Velocity 10/22 Trigger Kit with Mag Release

Velocity Trigger Kit with Mag Release for the Ruger 10/22

My wife’s rifle recently got an upgrade in the form of a Velocity 10/22 Trigger Kit With Mag Release from Velocity Precision Engineering.  Velocity is owned by Tom Vehr, who has more than three decades of experience in the design, manufacture, and assembling of triggers. So it’s a safe bet that he knows a thing … Read more