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What better way to celebrate 10/22 Day (October 22nd) than with the new TandemKross Spitfire 10/22 barrel? This lightweight barrel is the latest release from TandemKross, and it’s a winner. Combining light weight with high build quality, this innovative barrel is unlike anything I’ve seen to date. Lightweight barrels aren’t new. Shrouded barrels aren’t new. … Read more
My Viridian RFX25 Green Dot Reflex Sight has been the subject of one of my most extensive tests to date. It’s been on 9mm pistols and carbines, a couple of rimfires, and was mounted next to my scope on an AR. It’s ridden along for hundreds of centerfire rounds and at least a thousand rimfire … Read more
Fitting the XS Sights Ghost Ring Sight Set and Lever Rail to my Marlin 336 was a smart upgrade to this rifle. The more I use aftermarket iron sights, the more spoiled I get. Most offer a longer sight radius for improved accuracy, which I can definitely benefit from. This kit, with the Ghost Ring … Read more
Before you bust out the soldering iron, check out the Tractiongrips available at Instantstipple.com. These embossed rubber adhesive grip overlays are a great way to improve the grip of your firearms (and other products) without permanent modifications. Affordably priced and easy to install, they are an effective upgrade for pistols and long arms, as well … Read more
The Volquartsen Firefly 2.0 is a game-changer for owners of 10/22-pattern firearms. A standard steel 10/22 bolt will not reliably cycle low power (710 fps) ammo, even with a reduced power spring. This lightweight aluminum bolt allows the use of subsonic ammo, up to 1050 fps, with dependable cycling. Once installed, you can run your … Read more