Years ago while squirrel hunting one of my buddies had a Ruger 10/22 rifle he'd souped-up himself for his diehard bushytail passion.

He had picked out everything specifically, ordered it, put it together and then dialed in the scope. This was back in the olden days before the Interwebz allowed us to get things overnight. It was lightweight, accurate and he loved it. I loved it and always wanted to built my own but never did. Boo, hisssss. I should have. Still could.

But if you want more from something at Ruger, now you can get it through the new Ruger Custom Shop. According to the company, it "Represents the culmination of almost 70 years of innovation, quality and experience gained manufacturing rugged, reliable firearms."

Here's the rest of the press release about the Ruger Custom Shop:

While Ruger products have long been recognized for their quality and innovative features, these latest offerings embody the pinnacle of style, performance and design. Custom Shop products offer a level of refinement and attention to detail that could only be expected from an industry leader like Ruger. Whether you are an advanced shooter or hunter demanding the most from your shooting experience or an avid collector looking for that next special piece, the Ruger Custom Shop is sure to have something of interest.

“Our customers have been craving high-end performance variations of our popular models for a long time,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger President and CEO. “We are thrilled to respond to the call and bring the Ruger Custom Shop to fruition. We are confident that these new products represent the very best in craftsmanship and performance.”

Custom Shop products have been designed by Ruger’s expert team of engineers with input from professionals in the field: competitive shooters, renowned hunters and award-winning writers. This new line of firearms represents the finest example of quality and innovation in Ruger products built to the highest of standards. The Custom Shop will feature exclusive collectible, competition, hunting and personal defense firearms for the most discriminating of shooters.

For more information on the Ruger Custom Shop, visit Ruger.com/CustomShop.