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Savage Axis – Cheap and Precise

Savage is a gunmaker that has been on the scene for years. Throughout its history it has had several industry changing innovations. Their Savage 99 was an excellent magazine fed lever action far ahead of its time. They also were the first to push a factory cartridge past 3000fps with their 250-3000. However, most recently […]

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Winchester Model 100 – Firepower in the Deer Woods

The semi-automatic has always been a point of contention in hunting camp. They typically sacrifice some accuracy compared to a bolt gun. The larger magazines and unsightly lines of military descended semi automatics has also served to turn away potential fans. There are however, a few sleek semiautomatics for the woods; one such gun is […]

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Bergara B14 Hunter – A Sequel Better than the Original

When one thinks of places known for producing great rifles, many countries spring to mind. The Finns, Swedish, English, and of course Americans have long histories of producing quality small arms. One name that doesn’t often come up however Spain. However, Bergara is looking to change that with their B14 line of rifles. History Since […]

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Philosophy

The Best Rifle Action

Most sportsman know that taking a 22LR moose hunting is a bad idea. While the debates and understanding around various cartridges are endless, there is much less discussion around rifle action types. Many people are ignorant to the positives and negatives of different action types for different applications. This can lead them to pick a […]

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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 […]

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Kodiak WK-180C – Great Plan, Poor Execution

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 […]