Hunting isn’t all about showing off a new state of the art rifle. Sometimes the layers of scratches on a well worn stock are more impressive than a shiny finish or intricate engraving. For years military surplus rifles have allowed hunters to get tough and accurate rifles for cheap. These old rifles carry their own […]
Month: October 2021
Life is full of questions. Is the .223 ethical for deer hunting? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Which is better, the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 500? While ultimately matters of preference, today we examine the Remington 870 to help clarify which shotgun is best for which users. History The Remington 870 is an incredibly […]
If you could only have one gun, what would it be? A 12 gauge shotgun is a common answer, and for good reason. The flexibility to chase everything from birds to bears with a single firearms is unparalleled. While there are many action types and styles of shotguns, the pump-action remains popular given its reliability […]
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Ruger 10/22 – Lego for Adults
There are many iconic firearms that are pictured in history books or on the silver screen. But there are few firearms that are so ubiquitous in the firearms owners safes than the Ruger 10/22. Over the years the 10/22 has morphed from a rifle to an entire industry. Why has this simple blowback 22 been […]
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Savage Mark II – A Canadian Made Classic
There is something about a bolt action that encourages taking careful aim for each shot. For that very reason new shooters often get their best marksman ship practice with bolt action 22’s. For more experienced shooters this same practice can help avoid developing the flinch that can come with the big magnums. At the forefront […]
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SKS -That Ex You Keep on Speed Dial
The SKS is a fixture of the Canadian firearms market as well as a popular rifle worldwide. This may be surprising as most of us don’t immediately think of 1940’s military rifles as a mainstream part of the firearms world. Today we look at why the SKS enjoys popularity well beyond other rifles of the […]
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Marlin 795 – Blue Collar Excellence
A ton of hunters cut their teeth hunting cans, rabbits, and squirrels with a 22LR. The low recoil, mild muzzle blast, and cheap ammunition mdee the semi-automatic 22LR a fixture of many of our childhoods. For over 50 years Marlin has been the manufacturered a family of autoloader 22’s for over 60 years. The modern […]
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Tikka T3X Lite – Sako on a Budget
For years Finland has carried a strong reputation as a country of rifleman. When many hunters and shooters think of Finnish rifles it brings to mind Sako with premium rifles and premium price tags. However, Tikka has been quietly manufacturing quality hunting rifles at prices most avid sportsman can afford. Read on to get a […]
Changes in Canadian firearms laws have not been kind to licensed Canadian gun owners. However, they have promoted innovation in the market in order to comply with increasingly obscure laws. The Kodiak WK-180C is one such “new” design. Today we look at whether the Kodiak WK-180C is worth the price of admission. History In 2017 […]
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Ruger American – Stick to the Basics
Over the last decade the Ruger American has taken the budget hunting rifle market by storm. An affordable hunting rifle that shoots minute of angle out of the box may sound to good to be true. Let’s find out if the Ruger American lives up to it’s reputation. History Ruger released the American rifle in […]