Recreational shooting and other stuff
It shouldn’t shock any of my regular readers that I’m reviewing the CST Centrix-22 receiver for 10/22-compatible rifles. As I’ve learned the hard way, you need to start with a quality receiver if you want good results. And my last non-Ruger receiver project didn’t go well. So I reached out to Mike Irwin, of Custom … Read more
Dropping a Timney trigger into one of my 10/22 projects makes a lot of sense. I’ve used a variety of 10/22 triggers already, and I’ve tried one of Timney’s famed triggers for the AR. Good stuff. So I reached out to get one for testing and evaluation. Design Unlike other 10/22 offerings, the Timney trigger … Read more
In preparation for one of our 10/22 rifle projects, I went searching for a high-quality aftermarket bolt. I found exactly what I was looking for in the bolt below, which was supplied by JWHCustom. Why go with an aftermarket bolt, instead of factory? Ruger has sold something like 7 million 10/22 rifles. One of the … Read more
As part of our first Project 10/22, I had installed an AccuLite barrel from WhistlePig GunBarrel Co. The goal was to reduce weight while improving accuracy. And at about 16 ounces, the AccuLite barrel does both. The barrel I chose normally sells for $176, but I got it in a bundle with a Hogue stock, … Read more
What a learning experience this has been! I thought I could just buy a Brownells receiver, add some quality parts, and have an awesome rifle. But it’s been something of a disappointment. I’ve spent a lot of time polishing the inside of the receiver, and still have some reliability issues. It doesn’t always cycle smoothly, … Read more
It’s no secret that I really like the Tac-Hammer barrels from Adaptive Tactical. I’ve got one on my Charger Takedown, and it has not disappointed. When you’re building a rifle for accuracy, a rigid barrel helps. But even fluted, an all steel .920 barrel is heavy. This may not be a concern when shooting from … Read more