• De-Sporterizing a Lee Enfield No4 MkI

    De-Sporterizing a Lee Enfield No4 MkI

    Sporterized Lee Enfields, more commonly known in Canada as “303s”, are still plentiful and cheap. At around $200, you can get a really decent sporterized shooter. But what if you want that original full wood stock, military look? Well, then you’re going to have to de-sporterize your 303. Some people call this restoring, restoration, or…

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  • Cooey Model 39

    Cooey Model 39

    The Cooey 39 is a bolt-action, single shot 22 made in Canada. It can fire 22LR, 22 long, or 22 short. There is a manual cocking piece on the back of the bolt. These rifles currently go for around $100-200 on the used market depending on condition. At 4.3lbs, these were considered a youth rifle.…

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  • Winchester Model 12

    Winchester Model 12

    The Winchester Model 12 is a takedown, pump action shotgun made from 1912 to 1964. You’d think with “model 12”, they’d be made specifically for 12 gauges but nope: the 12 refers to 1912 when it was introduced, first as a 20 gauge. They’re also offered in 12 gauge, 16 gauge, and 28 gauge. This…

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  • Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Carbine Review

    Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Carbine Review

    The Heritage Arms Rough Rider Carbine is a rimfire, revolver rifle. It comes in 22LR and is an odd little fellow. I picked this one up from Cabela’s/Bass Pro cause it was on sale and because, of my 500 reviews written so far, I haven’t reviewed any revolver rifles before. Specifications: I’ve got the slightly…

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