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At least once per week, I see a post about the Savage MK II vs Ruger American Rimfire. Both are bolt action .22 LR rifles in the $300 range. With some careful shopping, new or used, you can easily spend a little less or a lot more. I’ve got both, and they each have their … Read more
This Pete’s Pillars CZ 457 firing pin upgrade turned out to be a timely review for me. I recently picked up a used CZ 457 which had a few rounds through it. Nothing seemed terribly worn, but it’s a good test bed for replacing parts that do wear out over time. Equally relevant, there are … Read more
The Magpul Pro 700 rifle chassis is a complete system designed to elevate your precision rifle shooting experience. Its exceptional adjustability, Magpul-level build quality, and user-friendly features make it ideal for competition shooters, long-range hunters, and anyone seeking a truly customizable and high-performance rifle platform. My Bergara B-14R came with a great chassis, but it … Read more
If one TandemKross Taurus TX22 Race Gun Kit* is good, two must be better, right? Well, I finally caved and got my own Taurus TX22 after doing some work on a friend’s TX22. Another friend who shoots with us wanted to upgrade his as well. Since I was upgrading mine (they’re easy to upgrade), we … Read more
I’ve spent the past several weeks wringing out the BoreBuddy AR22 Apogee Match Upper. This is a complete .22 LR upper, ready to be paired with a standard AR15 lower. While it’s not quite as simple as dropping it on your lower and shooting sub-MOA groups, it’s not far off either. All the big bugs … Read more