The Ruger 10/22 rifle (and pistol) has become the quintessential firearm when it comes to shooting .22 LR and has become one of the most common rimfire guns in North America. There are other semi-automatic .22 LR rifles, but it’s clear that the gun owners and the [Read More…]
The Diamondback: Colt’s Smaller snake Welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. In today’s article, we are looking at the Python’s lesser known and more diminutive cousin, the Colt Diamondback. Built on Colt’s D frame, [Read More…]
Back in October Bergara announced the B-14R, a .22LR rifle geared toward training with a rifle built to a similar spec as larger calibre REM700 rifles to emulate feed and handling. The B-14R is now shipping. It is based on a full-size receiver design, it provides a [Read More…]
This week on The Rimfire Report I want to briefly touch on a subject that has been the subject of much debate. With .22 LR being a widely available, inexpensive and easy to manage cartridge, it is no surprise people have tried to use it beyond its intended scope. So [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves brings you a FULL REVIEW of the NEW Glock 44 direct from the Glock Factory in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. Here’s the complete rundown and range session. Read more at: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/16/glock-44/ See also this FAQ shamelessly [Read More…]
Ruger Single Six Convertible .22 Today on Wheelgun Wednesday, we are taking a quick look at the Ruger Single Six “Convertible” in .22WMR. A “New Model” beginning production in 1973, this revolver came with both .22LR and .22WMR cylinders. [Read More…]
Lehigh Defense shared a couple of images on their social media pages showing XD (Xtreme Defense) bullets that they are developing for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. The everyone’s favorite plinking round is primarily available with bare lead and copper or polymer [Read More…]
Rimfire is life – a recurring mantra on The Firearm Blog. And when an apex predator firearms manufacturer with a deep portfolio of world class defensive pistols changes course to focus on the .22LR cartridge, our beliefs become even more solidified. Today we get [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you a teaser of the NEW Glock 44 before he visits the Glock Factory in Vienna to get the complete rundown and range session. Shamelessly lifted from TFB Editor Pete’s article on the G44 @ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/10/glock-g44/ [Read More…]
Both .17HMR and .22WMR are extremely hot rimfire calibers. The magnum rimfire caliber market is geared specifically towards varmint hunters but there are plenty of plinkers out there who choose one or both just for the fun of shooting them. Today we’ll briefly [Read More…]
This month’s edition of Pawn Shop Finds is by far one of the worst and most interesting pawn shop finds I have found yet. Last week, I was up in the bad part of town in Muskegon Heights which is not known for being the nicest part of West Michigan. I came across a [Read More…]
CZ USA have announced the introduction of an affordable, tack-driving precision chassis version of their rimfire 457 Varmint series of rifles. The new rifle, available in .22LR, will come in either 16.5 or 24 inch barrel configurations. It ships with Luth-AR’s MBA-4 [Read More…]
Savage Arms has introduced new iterations of some of their popular bolt action rimfire rifles combined under new series called Minimalist. What these rifles have in common is the new laminate wood stock. The Minimalist series currently includes the Mark II, Model 93 and [Read More…]
The Olympic Biathlon has always intrigued me. A sport with roots in Scandinavian military history, the Biathlon is a test of not only athletic prowess but marksmanship as well. Today in the Rimfire Report we’ll briefly delve into the history and modern [Read More…]
As any avid AR-15 shooter knows buying ammo for your range trips can be a painful experience. A fast trigger finger will not only put holes in your target but also your budget. In a search for cheaper to shoot solutions, I stumbled across one of CMMG‘s newest [Read More…]
Selecting a Youth Rimfire Rifle for your Child Welcome back to another edition of the Rimfire Report. Today we’ll cover a topic many of us will hopefully go through at one point or another in our lives – teaching our children to shoot. Sharing our hobby with [Read More…]
Above you can see NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kevin Harvick when he was awarded a Henry Texas Tribute Edition rifle for his pole qualifying win at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2019. The Henry Texas Tribute Edition rifle features a deep black stain on the wood [Read More…]
Can you guys believe it’s almost Black Friday? Don’t worry, there’s plenty of retailers who can, and they’re already posting their Black Friday sales. So without further ado, here’s our Featured Deals of the Week: Pre-Black Friday Edition. [Read More…]
Competitive shooting can be a fun and effective way to improve your shooting skills. Specifically, the Steel Challenge Competition can be a great way to get your foot in the door in the competitive world. Other competitions can have a large set of complex rules, [Read More…]
Blazer 525 Round Bulk Pack 22lr Ammunition Blazer ammunition is known for its affordable and reliable factory ammunition in centerfire calibers. The company has just announced its latest addition to its bulk ammunition line – the Blazer 525 Round Bulk Pack. When [Read More…]
My top 5 Favorite Plinking Targets Plinking is fun. That’s all there is to it. For all the training, competing, hunting and drilling we do, shooting “just for fun” is something that we probably don’t do often enough. Paper targets are great for [Read More…]
To give people a hint of their new rifle, Bergara North America showed the public a picture of the magazine (see below). That does look a little strange, but it doesn’t take long before the average reader understands it’s a magazine for .22LR. [Read More…]
Last August I reviewed the Enoch Odin Chassis for the 10/22. Well, Engineered Silence reached out and sent in their own 10/22 chassis. However, what separates the Engineered Silence chassis from the rest of the 10/22 chassis market is that it is designed for the 10/22 [Read More…]
The new Kel-Tec P17 is set to dethrone the Taurus TX22 in size, weight, and most importantly: price. But only if it actually works. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop puts the P17 through its paces to see if it can hang with the big bulls. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out […] [Read More…]
Happy 10/22! Today’s special edition of The Rimfire Report should come as no surprise. The first rifle experience many of us probably had was the Ruger 10/22. This rifle often holds a special place in our hearts. Whether it’s small-game hunting, target [Read More…]
What do you get when you bring together replica STEN parts, a .22 semi-auto and a lot of hard work? You get a pretty cool build. Marius Horskjær, from Denmark sent us in some photos of a build he recently finished. Initially, asking if it might be eligible for our Hot [Read More…]
Suppressors are great tools. Were it not for their status as an NFA item I reckon they’d be a far more common sight. Because of their status as NFA items, suppressors have attained a somewhat enigmatic reputation both inside and outside the firearms world. This [Read More…]
When looking around at different pawn shops around the state, I always think it’s amazing what I find. One of the best purchases I’ve made was the Magnum Research Mountain Eagle. This rarity was on the shelf for $150 originally and after some negotiation, I [Read More…]
Welcome back to the Rimfire Report! This week we’re going to talk about a home-cooked modification for the Ruger Mk. IV. The Ruger Mark .22LR series of pistols have been a staple in the rimfire community since its introduction in 1949. Offering at first simple [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us for another installment of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, makers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 silencer. Last week we discussed first silencers for the beginner. Today we’ll reach for the [Read More…]