Recreational shooting and other stuff
This Smith & Wesson Model 648 is the latest entry in my “One from the safe” series. This .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) revolver is the companion to my S&W 617, which is the .22 LR version. They’re not quite twins, but pretty close. Holding just 8 rounds to the 617’s ten, it’s pretty much … Read more
In my quest to try every accessory for America’s favorite rimfire rifle platform, I recently got my hands on the Timney Calvin Elite Two Stage Trigger for the 10/22. This trigger is a complete drop-in replacement unit. No need to mess with small parts, no gunsmith skills required. If you can remove your rifle (or … Read more
If you’re looking to do some CZ 457 upgrades, it’s worth checking out Pete’s Pillars. While he started out offering pillars for bedding rifle actions, the site offers much more than that today. Browsing the site, you’ll find many of the big names in the firearms aftermarket, with a focus on rimfire. Since installing his … Read more
The Summit Precision SP-22 receiver is the perfect match for their high-quality carbon fiber 10/22 barrels. Whether you’re going all out on a rifle for fun, or building one for competition, this is an excellent starting point. It’s not uncommon for someone to buy a stock 10/22, and upgrade the barrel, trigger, and bolt, then … Read more
What better way to celebrate 10/22 Day (October 22nd) than with the new TandemKross Spitfire 10/22 barrel? This lightweight barrel is the latest release from TandemKross, and it’s a winner. Combining light weight with high build quality, this innovative barrel is unlike anything I’ve seen to date. Lightweight barrels aren’t new. Shrouded barrels aren’t new. … Read more
The Volquartsen Firefly 2.0 is a game-changer for owners of 10/22-pattern firearms. A standard steel 10/22 bolt will not reliably cycle low power (710 fps) ammo, even with a reduced power spring. This lightweight aluminum bolt allows the use of subsonic ammo, up to 1050 fps, with dependable cycling. Once installed, you can run your … Read more