The Evolution of a Custom 10/22 Rifle

My "Competition" 10/22 in its current, and almost completed state.

It’s not uncommon for someone to purchase a completely stock Ruger 10/22, with the intention of “maybe doing a few mods”. Over time, that sometimes results in nearly every single OEM part being replaced. In some cases, even the receiver gets swapped out, and the owner eventually ends up with two complete rifles. No one … Read more

EGW Picatinny Scope Rail for Project Savage B22 Lefty

EGW 0 MOA Picatinny Scope Rail installed on our Project Savage B22 Lefty.

I’m jumping right into this project by starting with the zero MOA Picatinny rail from EGW (Evolution Gun Works). The rifle itself is a Savage model B22 F, SKU 70240, AKA, the “wrong-handed” model. It’s from the newer B series of rimfire rifles, with the obvious differentiator here being the bolt installed on the wrong … Read more

Summit Precision Barrels

One of my favorite aftermarket barrel manufacturers for the 10/22® is Summit Precision. They produce very high-quality barrels that check a lot of boxes for all sorts of shooters. Their light weight makes them great for dynamic shooting competitions, or carrying in the field. They also offer a high level of accuracy, for anyone looking … Read more

10/22 Factory Stock Project Part One: The Plan

Ruger 10/22 factory stock and an aftermarket barreled action.

I don’t currently have any rifles in a 10/22 factory stock. This is partly due to the fact that I don’t have any barrels with the factory taper. Mostly it’s because the 10/22 factory stock is pretty ordinary. Since I’m in the middle of what feels like a never-ending winter, I’ve decided to take on … Read more

The Versatility of the Ruger Mark IV

Ruger Mark IV Lite with TandemKross Kraken lower, and all the options

An evolution of a design first introduced in 1949, the Ruger Mark IV pistol is a favorite of enthusiasts today. That’s due to a couple of factors. First, Ruger offers the pistol itself in a wide variety of configurations, and even color options. Next, the aftermarket support for this pistol is huge. Combined, it’s no … Read more