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Upgrading your Ruger 10/22 with an aftermarket 10/22 bolt is one of the simplest ways to improve reliability, consistency, and overall performance. Many shooters experience common issues with the factory bolt, including light strikes, stovepipes, and inconsistent extraction, especially with subsonic ammunition or when using a suppressor. A high-quality aftermarket bolt can reduce extraction issues, … Read more
While stubby, suppressor-ready Ruger Mark IV barrels have been popular lately, I went the opposite route with the 10″ stainless steel match barrel from Volquartsen. This 10″ long by 1″ diameter barrel is built on a genuine Ruger OEM receiver. It’s a beast of a barrel, but also a unique and gratifying shooting experience. … Read more
The Creekside Custom Ruger Mark IV Trigger (works with Mark III as well) is one of the best upgrades I have found for this pistol. The specific goal in its design was to give the user a “1911” style trigger feel. Its actual name is the Creekside Custom 19.22 Trigger for the MKIII & MKIV. … Read more
Choosing the best Ruger 10/22 trigger upgrade can feel overwhelming at first. After all, prices range from under $30 to well over $400. Fortunately, once you narrow the decision by budget and intended use, the options become much clearer. For example, hunting and competition often demand different trigger characteristics. In the field, a lighter trigger … Read more
This past week at the SHOT show in Las Vegas, the TandemKross ADX receiver made its pre-production debut. It still has a way to go before we see it available for sale, but the initial details are very promising. Considering how much innovation we’ve seen from TandemKross in the last few years, that’s no surprise. … Read more