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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?
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
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
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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Popular Hunting Cartridge Ballistics Shootout
Looking at getting a rifle in a different caliber, or looking at getting your first rifle? The array and names of the cartridges can be confusing. Is a 308 bigger than a 30-06 or a 7mm? The makers of these different cartridges sure haven’t made it easy to compare them. Even if you know them,…
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USB Power Banks for Hunting and at the Range
USB power banks have been around for a while but technology on them is advancing fairly rapidly. I’ve got a mittfull of power banks and I’ll use them to show a few different use cases where they shine. If you don’t want to read a 2000 word article, here’s the summary first: 20,000 mAh battery…
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Grey Birch LaChassis 10/22 Takedown Review
The Grey Birch LaChassis TKD is a replacement stock set for the Ruger 10/22 takedown. They’re made in Canada and offer a lightweight, aluminum chassis, adjustable folding stock, and AR style grip options. Grey Birch asked if I wanted to try this one out and sent me this stock for this review. Grey Birch LaChassis…
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Bushnell Legend T-Series 15-45×60 Spotting Scope Review
What a mouthful of a product name. The Bushnell Legend Tac Optics/T-Series 15-45×60 Spotting Scope (Bushnell product code 781545ED) is an FFP, Mil reticle spotting scope. I picked this spotting scope up 8 months ago and have been using it off and on. At $480, it’s not the absolute cheapest spotting scope but it’s a…
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BioAmmo Review
BioAmmo is compostable shotgun ammo made in Spain. Wolverine Supplies asked if I wanted to try some for 3 gun and I did! The 1 1/4 oz target loads piqued my interest and I got some of that. I didn’t get a chance to run the shells at a 3 gun match for some time:…
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Tips for New Handgun Owners
JT has announced a “freeze” on handguns in Canada. Most of our crime handguns are smuggled in from the US and it’s stupid legislation but that’s not what I want to write about in this article. Yesterday, thousands of Canadian RPAL license owners bought their first handgun. This article is going to go over tips…
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