• Charles Daly 101 Folding Single Shot Shotgun Review

    Charles Daly 101 Folding Single Shot Shotgun Review

    The Charles Daly 101 is a single shot, folding shotgun made in Turkey and distributed by Chiappa. They’re based on the older Beretta FS-1/412. They use extractors (no ejectors) and have interchangeable chokes. They come with a variety of barrel lengths and come in 410, 20 gauge and 12 gauge. They’re also super cheap. I…

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  • Vortex Viper HD 20-60×85 Spotting Scope Review

    The Vortex Viper HD 20-60×80 is a $1300-ish spotting scope. Written reviews of optics is a bit weird, so I have my notes in the video below:

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  • GSG 1911-22 Review

    GSG 1911-22 Review

    The GSG 1911-22 (Same as the SIG branded 1911-22) is an inexpensive 22LR pistol that mimicks the size, dimensions, and is even compatible with some 1911 parts. They’re about $450 in Canada but I picked mine up for $300 used. You can find GSG 1911-22 parts at Brownells. GSG 1911-22 Specs What’s this gun good…

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  • If you could only own 1 handgun for life, what would it be?

    If you could only own 1 handgun for life, what would it be?

    With C21 and the incoming handgun ban (freeze), many RPAL owners are looking to get in before the lock and buy their first handgun. But with scant availability and unknown timelines, what would be the best single handgun to own in Canada? **updated Aug 16 2022: We’re getting to the only the worst options available,…

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  • Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit Review

    Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit Review

    Cabela’s has the Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit on for $399 Canadian pesos once in a while and I get tempted every time. When it last came up for sale, I couldn’t resist because I’m a sucker for a good deal. The Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit is a “finish yourself” muzzleloader percussion rifle in .50 cal…

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  • Slugs vs Buckshot for Deer

    Slugs vs Buckshot for Deer

    I’ve got a chance at hunting an area with a ton of deer this year but it’s shotgun/muzzleloader/bow only. I’ve done some bow hunting, mostly rifle, but I have yet to use a shotgun to hunt big game. I have more than a few smoothbore shotguns so I wanted to see what kind of energy…

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