Extractor Service Tool for the Ruger 10/22 from TandemKross

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

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

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

Comet Barrel for the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory from TandemKross

Comet Barrel for the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory from TandemKross

“Suppressed is best”, and the new Comet Barrel for the S&W SW22 Victory from TandemKross turns that pistol into a great suppressor host. If you have a Victory, a suppressor, and a passion for some quality “quiet time”, this is for you. And if you don’t have a Victory or a suppressor, consider this some … Read more