Recreational shooting and other stuff
If you’re like me and most other Americans, you’re stuck at home for a while. Working from home leaves me with a little extra free time, which is nice. Plus, I can skip the commute, which saves on gas (more money for firearms!). Luckily, I’ve got something besides Netflix to keep me occupied. I had … Read more
Got a 10/22? Then you’ll want to check out the 22LR Rotary Mag Charger from Caldwell. If you love shooting rimfire ammo, but hate loading magazines, it’s your new best friend. Before I get into the review, let me explain why I wanted one. For most range trips, we go through a 550 round carton … Read more
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