• BCL SRV2 Siberian 556 Review

    BCL SRV2 Siberian 556 Review

    The BCL SRV2 Siberian is a Canadian-made, semi automatic, AR180B style rifle. This rifle is on loan from the Canadian Firearms Endurance Testing (CFET) group, of which I’m a part and it had 3600 rounds through it by the time it got in my hands. If you wanted to buy one of these, you’re looking…

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  • Propane vs Butane for Camp Stove

    Propane vs Butane for Camp Stove

    Some trailers and RV’s have an external propane hookup for an outside propane stove. Mine did not but I had a cheapo $20 butane stove and I wondered if butane could do the trick for me? Long ago, we used to use white gas stoves. Those were eventually ditched in favour of the iconic green…

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  • Savage Rifle Letter Codes Explained

    Savage Rifle Letter Codes Explained

    Savage runs a letter code to kind of indicate trim level for different rifles. I’ve got these listed in order of how often I run into them: Note, sometimes they choose to include some codes and omit others. ie: your rifle might have a mag, but not have “C” in the model name. Examples of…

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  • CFET WK181 10,000 Round Report

    CFET WK181 10,000 Round Report

    CFET is a group of guys (I’m one of them) who endurance test rifles. This is the 10,000 round report on the WK181 (reviewed here). Link to the full 10,000 round PDF report Follow further reviews on Instagram here.

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  • Kodiak Defence WK181 Review

    Kodiak Defence WK181 Review

    The WK181 is a Canadian-made, 180-variant that takes AK mags and fires the 7.62×39 cartridge. It uses a new, stronger gas piston setup and a non reciprocating side-charging handle that is MUCH better than the original Gen 1 charging handles. I fired 700 rounds through this rifle as part of a larger 10,000 round test.…

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  • Renogy 100w Monocrystalline Solar Kit Review & Install on a Popup Camper

    Renogy 100w Monocrystalline Solar Kit Review & Install on a Popup Camper

    On a recent long weekend, I used 40 out of the 60Ah in my popup camper battery in a 3 day timespan. I’d like a bit more staying power, so I picked up a Renogy 100 watt, 12v solar panel kit (though mine came with brackets). It should allow me to stay on longer trips…

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  • Hi-Point 995 Carbine Review

    Hi-Point 995 Carbine Review

    The Hi-Point 995 Carbine is a 9mm PCC made the the US. It’s the cheapest PCC you can buy ($400-600 in Canada) and has firm lovers and haters out there. I bought this one cause it was a hell of a deal and I thought it’d be fun to review. I . . .didn’t like…

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  • Vortex Micro3X Magnifier Review

    Vortex Micro3X Magnifier Review

    The Vortex Micro 3x Magnifier is an exceptional addition to any red dot or holographic sight. The magnifier offers next-level 3X magnification versatility in a compact and optically crisp package. With an integrated quick-release system, the Micro 3x Magnifier allows for fast attach/detach with ease, while the camlock engages/disengages the magnifier with direct pressure. The…

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  • Vortex Crossfire II Red Dot Review

    Vortex Crossfire II Red Dot Review

    The Vortex Crossfire II red dot is a compact and versatile sight suitable for a wide range of shooting applications. It features a 1x magnification and a 22mm objective lens diameter, which makes it easy to acquire targets quickly, especially at close range. The red dot reticle is 2 MOA in size, which provides a…

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  • Fenix PD35 and TK16 Review

    Fenix PD35 and TK16 Review

    The Fenix PD35 v 3.0 is an impressive flashlight that is packed with features that make it a top-performing option in its category. With a maximum output of 1700 lumens, it can produce a beam that can reach up to 1171 feet, which is quite impressive for a flashlight of this size. One of the…

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