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Which extended bolt handle for a Ruger 10/22?

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Les Jones

I liked the look of Yvette’s extended bolt handle at Appleseed, but haven’t seen a big round one like it. What’s a good one? The $50 Volksquarten titanium handle is right out because of the price, but I’m game for … Continue reading →

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Bedding a 10/22 barreled action

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Les Jones

Bookmarking this for reference. Last summer I used sandpaper and free time on the porch to freefloat my Ruger 10/22 barrel (picture above). A dollar bill wrapped around the barrel slides freely from the muzzle all the way back to … Continue reading →

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More 10/22 goodies

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Les Jones

Check it out. Ruger 10/22 bullpup conversion with walnut Steyr AUG stock. Practical? Beats me. Pretty nifty, though. FWIW, someone on The High Road had good things to say about the item just below that at the link, their combination … Continue reading →

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Impractical but cool guns – the AR-7

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Les Jones

Tam started a meme: guns that are impractical, but cool. My pick is the AR-7. It’s cool but not very practical. Why it’s cool It was designed by Eugene Stoner, who designed the AR-15/M-16. Thanks to aluminum and plastic parts … Continue reading →

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Pictures and Ruger 10/22 notes from the Manchester, TN Appleseed shoot

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Les Jones

Notes and pictures from last weekend’s trip to the Appleseed rifle training class at Arnold Air Force Base in Manchester, TN. Ruger 10/22s Gun-wise, way more than half of the shooters were using the Ruger 10/22. It’s accurate, affordable, shoots … Continue reading →

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Home from Appleseed

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Les Jones

The Appleseed shoot was lots of fun and I learned more than I expected. I met Oleg Volk the first day and picked his brain about cameras. He already has pics up. I qualified marksman the first day. I had … Continue reading →

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Ruger 10/22 buying advice

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Les Jones

Some advice on buying a Ruger 10/22 sent in by a “humble reader” who prefers to go nameless. Either go with a 18″ barrel or (if you can find them) a 20″ or 22″ barrel. The latter is for increased … Continue reading →

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Ruger 10/22 parts – anything else I need?

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Les Jones

I’m getting ready for the Manchester, TN Appleseed shoot September 20-21. I bought a 10/22 a few weeks ago. On Friday I went shooting at Dave D’s. He let me try a couple of his 10/22 builds to see what … Continue reading →

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Thursday Gun Links #17

Posted on May 12, 2004 by sayuncle

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