• ATRS Ruger PC Carbine Chassis and Carbon Fibre Forend

    ATRS Ruger PC Carbine Chassis and Carbon Fibre Forend

    Note: For the original review, I just published to YouTube but I noticed recently that I had some images as well so I thought I’d publish on this site as well. Note that the guns are now prohib (not that I possess them anymore).

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  • Canada gun buyback failure and update for 2026

    Canada gun buyback failure and update for 2026

    As reported in multiple places, the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) ran a gun confiscation pilot program in NS in the fall with a small goal of “buying back” 200 guns. It was an easy target to hit but still failed miserably, only netting 25 guns from 16 individuals, suggesting that the people of NS

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  • Savage 42 Takedown Review

    Savage 42 Takedown Review

    The survival gun category is a crowded one, often filled with minimalist single shots or wire-stocked rimfires. The Savage Model 42 Takedown attempts to bridge the gap by offering a versatile over-under combination that gives you both a rimfire rifle and a .410 shotgun in one package. While it inherits the spirit of the legendary

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  • Long term gear I’m still using in 2026

    Long term gear I’m still using in 2026

    What stood the test of time. I’ve got the year I started using it and links to any reviews. Hunting rifle: various, they all do the same thing Range stuff: Gen gear: 3 gun stuff: started doing 3 gun in 2015-ish Reloading: Favorite other guns to take to the range Stuff I don’t use anymore:

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  • Vector Continental 2-12×50 (Plain game hunting version)

    Vector Continental 2-12×50 (Plain game hunting version)

    Vector Optics has been trying to shed its “budget-only” image for a few years, and the Continental series is their tip of the spear. The 2-12×50 is a classic “do-it-all” hunting configuration. With a 6x zoom ratio, it’s low enough for close-range timber work and high enough for a 400 yard shot on the prairies.

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  • Keck Optics 3-12×56 SFPIR Review: The Budget Low-Light Specialist

    Keck Optics 3-12×56 SFPIR Review: The Budget Low-Light Specialist

    While Keck’s high-magnification scopes might be good for PRS, the 3-12×56 SFP is arguably the more practical choice for the average Canadian hunter. This scope is designed for one specific job: extending your hunt by 15 to 20 minutes when the sun starts to dip below the treeline. Note: I asked Keck Canada to send

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