Tag Archives: ruger 10/22

Which extended bolt handle for a Ruger 10/22?

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

Posted in Guns | Tagged | 2 Comments

Bedding a 10/22 barreled action

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

Posted in Guns | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

More 10/22 goodies

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

Posted in Guns | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Impractical but cool guns – the AR-7

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

Posted in Blogging, Guns | Tagged , , | 23 Comments

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

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

Posted in Best Of, Guns | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Home from Appleseed

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

Posted in Best Of, Guns | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Ruger 10/22 buying advice

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

Posted in Guns | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Ruger 10/22 parts – anything else I need?

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

Posted in Best Of, Guns | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Thursday Gun Links #17

Posted in Guns | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments