• Mossberg Blaze Review

    Mossberg Blaze Review

    In the land of semi automatic 22’s, the Ruger 10/22 is king, while the Marlin 795, Remington 597, Savage 64, and Mossberg Plinkster fight for table scraps. Through what looks to be a complete redesign, Mossberg hopes to challenge some of the king’s marketshare with an inexpensive challenger: the Mossberg Blaze. Note for Canadian readers:…

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  • Caldwell E-Max Low Profile Power Ear Muff Review

    Caldwell E-Max Low Profile Power Ear Muff Review

    Powered Earmuffs When it comes to hearing protection at the range, there are 3 major choices: earplugs, headset or muffs, and powered muffs. Earplugs generally offer the greatest noise reduction, followed by passive headsets, and finally arriving at powered muffs, although some higher end units offer decent NRR. Earplugs usually good for 32 dB NRR,…

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  • Magpul SGA for Remington 870 Mini Review

    Magpul SGA for Remington 870 Mini Review

      The Magpul SGA Shotgun stock is an aftermarket stock available for the Remington 870 and (separately) the Mossberg 500/590/590A1. It features: An ergonomic grip An adjustable spacer system that give flexibility on length of pull (12.5″ – 14.5″) A decently squishy buttpad Built in 1.25″ sling loops on both sides For accessories, there’s a…

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  • Gryphon Energetics Thundershot Review

    Gryphon Energetics Thundershot Review

    Thundershot is a Canadian manufactured, binary exploding target. Binary exploding targets were approved for use in Canada in February, 2014 and Gryphon Energetics was the first Canadian manufacturer on the scene. While many retailers started offering Tannerite or Shockwave at first, many more now offer Thundershot instead. I asked one retailer in a small town…

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  • Canada Day Sales on Firearms and Hunting Gear

    Canada Day Sales on Firearms and Hunting Gear

    Several of Canada’s firearms and hunting gear online stores are running Canada Day sales. Here’s what I could find: Grouse River: Up to 50% off Cabela’s Canada is selling laminate stock Russian SKS’s for $199 among other things. Canada Ammo: Buy 4 cases of any brand, any combination of ammunition and get the lowest price case for free…

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  • AR-180B Review

    AR-180B Review

    The ArmaLite AR-18 was initially designed as a lower priced competitor to the AR-15. It uses stamped metal construction instead of milling, similar to rifles like the AK47. The AR180B is a modernized, semi-automatic version of the AR18 that uses a polymer lower and more AR parts. If you’re really interested in the history, check out the…

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  • Zastava M70 Review

    Zastava M70 Review

    Although the name says Charles Daly, this is really a Zastava M70 rifle at the heart. The Zastava brand has been gaining in strength in North America to the point where they no longer need to white label their products with brands like Remington, Century International Arms, or Charles Daly, because the Zastava brand stands on its own. This particular…

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  • Canada’s Cheapest AR-15 Muzzle Brakes Compared

    Canada’s Cheapest AR-15 Muzzle Brakes Compared

    Inexpensive Brakes Compared I’ve got a comparison with 2 brakes: the Jerry Miculek 3 port brake as well as another 3 port brake from Colonel Mustard’s (I picked up a similar 308 brake for my Savage 10TR from them) These are both inexpensive muzzle brakes and they both make a pretty big difference in recoil,…

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  • AR-15 Muzzle Brakes and Flash Suppressors in Canada

    AR-15 Muzzle Brakes and Flash Suppressors in Canada

    Epic List Time While the title says “AR15″, keep in mind that these are all 1/2”-28 TPI brakes, which work with most 223/5.56 rifles with threaded barrels like the Tavor, XCR-L, some Mini 14’s, etc, etc. AR-15 Flash Hiders in Canada Birdcage A2 style flash hider: EVERYWHERE you can probably get one for free if you…

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  • Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Hunting Dad or Husband

    Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Hunting Dad or Husband

    With Father’s Day 2015 coming up on June 21st, I thought I’d get a few ideas out there for the different kinds of hunting dads and husbands. I’ve got gift ideas split into: Father’s Day Gifts for Archers Father’s Day Gifts for Cold Weather Hunters Father’s Day Gifts for Duck Hunting Dads Father’s Day Gifts for Varmint Hunters Father’s…

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