• Soviet IJ-12 O/U Shotgun Review

    Soviet IJ-12 O/U Shotgun Review

    The IJ-12 is a Soviet era O/U (Over/Under), hammerless, double trigger, 12 gauge shotgun. They’re very reasonably priced on the used market and based on the “arrow in shield” mark on mine, it was made in the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant. I bought mine from Intersurplus in Canada for under $300. These shotguns were superseded by…

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  • 2022 HGG in Review

    2022 HGG in Review

    I thought I’d do a quick recap of the year: This website: YouTube: Other platforms: I post albums of most of my review photos on my Facebook page. I post some “in the moment” images on Instagram and am somewhat active there. I post the odd video to alternative video sites like Bitchute, Juxxi (Full30),…

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  • SBI Lynx 180 Match Review

    SBI Lynx 180 Match Review

    The Spectre Ballistics International (SBI) Lynx 180 Match is an AR180 compliant lower you can use to build out a competition AR180. Lynx 180 Match Specs: What you’ll still need from your WK or WS-MCR for the lower build: Build peculiarities: The lower went together really easily but I found 2 things that you should…

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  • Nitecore NU25 & NU25UL Gen 2 Review

    Nitecore NU25 & NU25UL Gen 2 Review

    The Nitecore NU25 Gen1 (review here) is a well-liked ultralight hiking headlamp. The Gen 2 version bumps up the specs, build quality, and goes USB-C. NU25 vs NU25UL The difference between the two is a few grams saved in exchange for a more comfortable front strap and quick release buckle. 9 grams saved, which is…

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  • Cross Mags Gen 2 Review

    Cross Mags Gen 2 Review

    Cross Mags are coupled 10/10 pistol LAR mags that fit STANAG-compliant firearms. As the law currently stands in Canada, mags are limited based on what they’re designed for not what they’re used in. Since these mags are designed for the LAR15 pistol AR, they’re pistol mags and can be 10 rounds each even if you…

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  • The Wild World of Canadian AR180s

    The Wild World of Canadian AR180s

    In Canada, AR15’s used to be restricted: you could only take them to the range and back and they had to be double locked. $650 Norinco or S&W M&P rifles were great for competition. Some people wanted non restricted rifles so they could go shoot on public land or go coyote hunting, or they didn’t…

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