Crabbyfrog from United States, WI Public Profile

This caught my eye, it was on sale and I figured I’d give it a try. I’m a Magpul fan boy and run their bipod on my .22 bolt action. I just built a 10-22 and it was beggin for a bipod. This bipod is more solid than the Magpul and includes a forward position the Magpul does not have. I think it is my new favorite and recommend it.

A nice comp, I like the design, but was disappointed to find that it is made of two parts. The outer shell is nicely finished stainless steel but there is an insert screwed into the back end. I imagine it simplifies machining and inventory, but that’s not why I would buy it. I hope it does not come apart with use.

Now if it came with a second insert that fit other thread sizes I might be onboard for that.

I needed a stock that would adapt to my ergonomics. This stock is great for that, it starts out a a good overall stock, fiber glass construction, includes four and sling ports, has an aluminum bed the action bolts to, and the grip is perfect for my use.
Now it gets better, but at a price. I added the front pic rail, the only one I have seen to date with a built in sling port, that’s trick. I also needed a longer length of pull, so added butt pad spacers. And a higher comb, so added the adjustable comb kit. And finally, the spike rear tang. That item drives a sharpened screw into the back of the receiver to maximize the anchoring force on the receiver. Since the 10-22 design only uses one screw to hold the action to the stock, I thought that would be a must have.

Now the stock fits ,me perfectly.

I figured I could not go wrong with a Volquartsen part, but this screw would not be my choice if I needed to buy another.

The overall finish and threads are perfect, no issue. But my Allen tools just don’t fit tightly in it. I have both metric and SAE wrenches, made by Bondhouse but none fit perfectly. I think I’ll look for a torx version and toss this one in the bin.

KIDD quality, nothing less. These pins appear to be ground to size. They are a tighter fit than other pins out there. I like that they do not drop free when handling the action out of the stock. For 8 bucks why not get the best.

Single stage advertised as adjustable between 1.5-5.0 lbs.

The trigger is a machined aluminum housing/guard. It is delivered fully assembled and ready to install. The trigger group includes the KIDD mid length mag release and the KIDD modified bolt latch. Out of the box it broke at 2.0 pounds of force on my Wheeler digital gauge. I adjusted the trigger but found that it was a fine line between a light pull and an unreliable reset. Take care to get that right if you do adjust it. This is going into a target gun so lighter the better. I was able to get it set to 1lb 8oz which is the advertised lower weight; with a reliable reset, but it took some trial and error to get there. I put together a complete 10-22 with only a Ruger Magazine for factory parts. Considering the price, the included features, and the craftsmanship, I’d recommend this trigger.

Oh, and the stealthy part is it looks stock, no race trigger pad to give it away.

Overall for the money this is a good spotting scope. In my opinion great spotting scopes are 1000 dollars and up. For the price this is a good optic that does the job with certain limitations. If you are looking for a scope that can spot .22 holes in a target at 100 yards then this is adequate. If you are looking for the same performance at 200, 300 or more, then you are better off investing in a better scope. What is good about this scope? The clear optics, eye relief and price, however this is at lower powers. If you dial up the magnification to the higher end of the scale, eye relief and ease of viewing are reduced. This scope does not come with a tripod, which I consider a positive. I would rather the price be invested in providing the best optic for the money and skip any wobbly tripod, I would rather use an existing tripod or one that fits my needs exactly. Birders, target shooters and sky watchers all have different needs and the tripod is very specific to their needs. I also like the angled viewer as it allows for people of different heights to look through it, without having to adjust the tripod. Things I don't like about it- mainly the lens caps are loose, the objective cap falls off at the slightest jostle. The ocular lens is designed to cap the lens when dismounted from the scope, I'd prefer to just cap it in place. I also am not a fan of China made products and Celestion was sold to their Chinese supplier some years ago, so expect to see Made in China prominently