Volquartsen Exact Edge CZ 457 Extractor and Holder

Volquartsen Exact Edge CZ 457 Extractor and Holder

Volquartsen offers their Exact Edge Extractor and Holder as direct replacements for the factory CZ 457 extractor. They’re a quick and easy upgrade, or a fix for older rifles with some wear on these parts. For different reasons, I’ve put them in two of my CZ 457 rifles. One rifle was fairly new, and I … Read more

Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60×56 Scope Review

Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60x56

One of my CZ 457s is currently topped off with an Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60×56 BLR2 SFP MOA scope. That’s a long name, but this is some big glass – 60x magnification on the long end. Athlon describes this scope as “specifically engineered for precision applications, including Bench Rest, F-Class, or any shooter striving for … Read more

Skinner Peep Sight Options for Rimfire Rifles

Skinner Peep Sights for Rimfire Rifles

In a world of magnified optics and compact red dots, the Skinner Peep Sight options stand out as an option unmatched by the latest technology. No batteries, no glass, and once adjusted, no moving parts. They’re low-profile, and made from steel or steel and brass. Most people can use them with or without corrective eye … Read more

Sentinel Guide Rod for Ruger Mark Series Pistols

Sentinel Guide Rod for Ruger Mark Series Pistols

You probably wouldn’t expect the Sentinel Guide Rod from TandemKross to make a big performance difference, but it does. This guide rod for the Ruger Mark series of pistols is a true “drop-in” upgrade. It replaces the factory guide rod, and the most obvious difference is the gold color. That color is due to the … Read more

Go for the Gold with the TandemKross Steam Demon Compensator

TandemKross Steam Demon Compensator in gold, on a Taurus TX22

This Steam Demon Compensator from TandemKross has become a pretty popular accessory. Not just because it’s a nice .22LR compensator that’s also easy to clean. It’s one of the few rimfire muzzle devices available with a gold finish. While I typically equate gold on firearms with nefarious dictators and gucci builds, the gold Steam Demon … Read more