• Savage 111FCXP3 Review

    Savage 111FCXP3 Review

    The Savage 111FCXP3 The Savage 111FCXP3 is a budget rifle running under the Savage brand. The new incarnation of this rifle is called the “Hunter XP”, but it’s running with essentially the same components. There was a major update to the 111fcxp3 where they improved the stock, bolt, magazine latch, and magazine. Unlike Savage’s other…

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  • Making Snack sticks and Jerky with Hi Mountain Pepper Blend

      There are a few different things you can do with deer meat, but easily one of my favorites is making jerky. Even with a gamey buck, the salt and spice typical of jerky overwhelms and appeals to even picky eaters. When you make deer jerky, you can: Slice flat pieces, and then cure by…

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  • Trimming Cases with the Lee Case Trimmer

    Trimming Cases with the Lee Case Trimmer

    The Lee precision case trimmer is the most inexpensive case trimming solution commonly available today. It consists of a standard cutter and lock stud along with a case specific pilot and shell holder. The cutter and lock stud come with the Lee Anniversary set, while the pilot and shell holders come cartridge specific for a…

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  • Troubleshooting ARMS 18 jamming on M14

    I think my rings were originally setup too far forward, so I moved them back to hopefully keep out of the way of incoming brass.  

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  • Working on a tight or hard to engage safety

    Working on a tight or hard to engage safety

    If your safety on your M305 or M14 is tough to engage, make sure the rifle is unloaded, swing the trigger guard up (or down depending on how you’re holding it), slip a pen or whatever into the safety hole, and rip that sucker back and forth until it starts to smooth out.  

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  • M14 and M305 Accessories in Canada

    M14 and M305 Accessories in Canada

    Smaller M14 accessories are quite a bit easier to get in Canada than larger, more expensive components, but you still need to know where to look for what. I’ve only listed online suppliers that I could find that have stock available right now. If you know of, or are a Canadian retailer and can supply…

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  • FAB T-POD G2 Foregrip Bipod Review

    FAB T-POD G2 Foregrip Bipod Review

    Where I hunt, I’ve got equal opportunity running across a deer on the walk out, or scoping out a field from a ridge. That means I’ve got to be ready for shots anywhere from 40 yards to 450. To accurately reach out to 450, I need a stable platform to shoot from. My prone firing…

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  • M1A M14 or M305 stocks in Canada

    M1A M14 or M305 stocks in Canada

    Here in Canada, we’re spoiled with access to the good, cheap Norinco M305 and M14S (check out my M305 / M14S Review here), but we are a bit limited on stock selection. Local dealers have to be import stocks from the US, and there are certain regulations that make that difficult. Some of the aluminum…

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  • Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Review

    Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Review

    Kel-Tek has a history of making innovative, inexpensive firearms, and the SUB2000 is no exception. Other than firing out of an 18.5″ barrel to meet Canadian requirements for unrestricted long arms, this rifle is exactly the same as the American version. **December 2017 Update: Check out my new review on the Sub-2000 Gen 2. Better…

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