Category: Rifle Reviews

  • Snowpeak M60B PCP Air Rifle Review

    Snowpeak M60B PCP Air Rifle Review

    The Snowpeak M60 is a bolt action, bullpup, PCP (Pre-charged Pneumatic) air rifle. Rather than CO2 or muscle-power, it uses a very high pressure air tank. PCP air rifles like the Snowpeak give good pressure, consistent accuracy, and with a special compressor they’re pretty easy to charge back up. A buddy of mine bought this

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  • Savage Model 170 / 170A Review: The Pump-Action 30-30

    Savage Model 170 / 170A Review: The Pump-Action 30-30

    Overview The Savage Model 170 is a bit of an odd duck in the world of centerfire rifles. At first glance, you might mistake it for a 20-gauge shotgun. In reality, it is a pump-action rifle chambered in the classic .30-30 Winchester. Introduced as a budget-friendly alternative to the famous Remington 760 series, the 170

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  • Rossi R92 Triple Black Review: The Budget “Tactical” Lever Gun?

    Rossi R92 Triple Black Review: The Budget “Tactical” Lever Gun?

    Lever actions are having a massive mid-life crisis right now. Whether it’s the Yellowstone effect or just a collective sense of nostalgia, everyone wants a lever gun again. But while the American-made options are soaring well past the $1,500 mark, the Rossi R92 Triple Black is trying to offer that modern, “threaded-and-railed” utility for right

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  • Mossberg 250C 22LR

    Mossberg 250C 22LR

    The Mossberg 250C is a bit of a hidden gem from a bygone era of rimfire production. While it may not have the massive aftermarket following of a Ruger 10/22, it offers some unique mechanical features that make it a great “barn gun” or a fun project for someone who appreciates vintage steel. Overview The

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  • De-Sporterizing a Lee Enfield No4 MkI

    De-Sporterizing a Lee Enfield No4 MkI

    Sporterized Lee Enfields, more commonly known in Canada as “303s”, are still plentiful and cheap. At around $200, you can get a really decent sporterized shooter. But what if you want that original full wood stock, military look? Well, then you’re going to have to de-sporterize your 303. Some people call this restoring, restoration, or

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  • Cooey Model 39 Review: The Quintessential Canadian Single-Shot

    Cooey Model 39 Review: The Quintessential Canadian Single-Shot

    If you grew up in rural Canada, there is a very high probability that a Cooey Model 39 was the first rifle you ever fired. Produced in Cobourg, Ontario, and later rebranded under the Winchester-Western name, these rifles were the “starter kit” for generations of small-game hunters. But how does this vintage single-shot hold up

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