Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
When it comes to precision centerfire rifles, Bergara needs no introduction. But rimfire enthusiasts may not recognize the name, or the Bergara BXR. Introduced last year, the BXR is a .22 caliber semi-auto rifle, based on the familiar 10/22 platform. So it’s an entirely new rifle, with a feel that should be immediately familiar. And … Read more
I recently added the Midwest Industries Inc 8″ Fixed Barrel Chassis to my collection. This is a two piece chassis system for Ruger 10/22 rifles and Charger-length variants. The 8″ in the name refers to the handguard length, as they also offer a 13″ one. I chose to go with the shorter one for two … Read more
I don’t expect everyone to appreciate the magazine release KrossPins from TandemKross. But if you’ve got a trigger group where the pins fall out, they are the best $4.99 you can spend on your 10/22 variant. I was a fan of their receiver KrossPins, since many times the factory ones were either too tight (difficult … Read more
Just when I thought I was set for magazine couplers, High Tower Armory sent me some of theirs. And that changed my opinion of what constitutes the best design. As a recap, couplers are nothing more than a way to attach a pair of factory Ruger 10/22 magazines together, base to base. They provide more … Read more
As rimfire enthusiasts, the .22 Rimfire Precision Rifle Target rack from C&H Precision Weapons is one of our favorite target systems. KYL, which stands for “Know your limits” is a target rack for testing a shooter’s skills. Designed with steel plates that get progressively smaller, it’s a good challenge for anyone. What might seem easy … Read more
In researching chassis options for the 10/22, I came across the Engineered Silence website. Digging in a little bit, I was intrigued by their design. It seems that most manufacturers only make a single chassis for both the rifle and pistol (22 Charger) variants. At least one company makes two versions so you can get … Read more