Category: Rifle Reviews

  • Smith & Wesson FPC Review: The Folding PCC That Actually Holds Zero

    The Smith & Wesson FPC has been out for about a year now. When they first dropped, every reviewer and their dog had a “first look” video, but now that the dust has settled, we can look at how these things actually hold up after the honeymoon phase. The FPC is S&W’s entry into the

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  • Registering a Restricted Firearm in Canada

    Registering a Restricted Firearm in Canada

    Not writing a full article, just outlining the steps I had to take to register a restricted firearm that did not have an FRT sub number. There’s an FRT for restricted-length Ravens, but not for a Raven with a 16″ barrel. Well, now there is.

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  • Straight Pull AR’s in Canada

    Straight Pull AR’s in Canada

    Technically, there are none. AR’s are prohib at the moment and were restricted before then, so there was no good reason to make one into a straight pull. BUT, there are some Canadian-made rifles that use AR parts that are straight pull that you can make some really interesting rifles from. The MRA Maverick (308

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  • Lockhart Raven Builder’s Kit Notes

    Lockhart Raven Builder’s Kit Notes

    If you want the full Raven review, see this link. If you got a builder’s kit and want to know how it differs and what you’ll need, continue. After reviewing a friend’s Raven 556 Platinum, I ordered a Gold Builders Kit. As others have noted, shipping times vary wildly: from 1 month to 5-6 depending

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  • Savage Model 99 Review

    Savage Model 99 Review

    The Savage Model 99 is a lever action rifle made in the US. As the name implies, the design originates from 1899 and from the serial number range, this particular rifle is in 303 Savage and was made in either 1900 or 1901, so pretty early into the rifle’s 98 years of production. Savage 99

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  • Lockhart Raven 556 Review

    Lockhart Raven 556 Review

    The Lockhart Tactical Raven is a rifle platform designed and made in Canada. It comes in 9mm, 5.56, and 308 sizes. Unlike 180’s like the WK180C or the WS-MCR, the Raven uses a gas tube instead of a piston. Whole rifles are around $2000, while builders kits can be had for $1300-1500. The rifle shown

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