A few highlights from TACCOM 2026 🇨🇦

Niche question I have that relates to the firearms community but not directly firearms related.

I’ve been eyeing some rifle bags (specially the Saviour Equipment SUP bags). Can’t seem to find them in Canada from any of our retailers (in store or online) so figured next best option would be to order from their online store but they only ship within the states. Fair enough, so I was planning to ship to and pick up at a PO Box in Washington state and drive back across the border. I live in Vancouver and the practice of getting packages delivered to a PO Box in Washington to get picked up and declaring them when returning is pretty common.

However, what would the legalities be for picking up a rifle bag and transporting that across the border? Obviously I intend to declare it as if it was any other usual purchase. And of course I know better than to order firearms/parts and doing so. But what about bags/pouches specifically designed to store/transport firearms?

Or am I simply overthinking it? Any and all comments are appreciated!

Edit* thanks for the replies! Definitely reassuring to know it’s okay and should be fine

Saw this at Taccom earlier today. This model by Canuck basically fixes two major issues I had with the TM22.....the charging handle is ambidextrous and it's got a bolt hold open. The bolt hold open is on the third photo. It also takes 10/22 mags but Canuck will be coming out with proprietary 5, 10, 15 and 25 round mags. From what I've seen the 15 and 25 round mags will look similar to the Butler Creek banana style mags. Mil-spec buffer tube. The handguard is all aluminum and has MLOK slots on the bottom as well. Full length aluminum picatinny rail. It will also come with the MBUS style sights. The only thing this doesn't come with is the scope and the tripod obviously.

The Canuck rep told me that they'll be on shelves in December but they will probably be out earlier in November so all the Canadian gun tubers can review them. Obviously the big concern is how reliable they will be but I've been pretty happy with Canuck and O'Dell Engineering's products so far so I have a feeling that this will be a TM22 killer.

EDIT: I forgot....these will come in a 12 inch, 16 inch and an 18 inch barrel version. The muzzle is also threaded. Also, they will come in OD green and I believe FDE. All models will be non-restricted. Price point will also be around $600 CAD. Same as most TM22s.

R Carmel
88m(96y), bipod in front, bag in rear
Kahles k18i-2 lpvo
1x1 inch squares
5 shots each, except the 2 in the center in the first pic are also from Swiss P.

I got a CZ 457 MTR Varmint and I’m looking to shoot competitively next season/ year. I did some small batch of ammo testing at 50 yards and the best results was between the SK Rifle Match and SK Long Range Match. I tried 100 yards and the SK Rifle seems to be all over the place.

I know .22LR ammo can also vary by lot. By the time I purchase more I’m not sure how the new lot will behave.

So the questions here are:

What’s the best approach to testing ammo and getting a large amount? Do I purchase a test batch at the beginning of the season and buy a boat load it quickly after?

I’m seeing a drought in ammo, do these come in waves and I just have to keep checking retailers? or do I need to preorder them so I get the amount I need?

Also for anyone shooting ISSF .22LR as well same questions. Looking to get a Pardini and doing this process but it seems like the pistol ammo is in even shorter supply.

I RO a youth event for my own range that we have, let some bang off: .308 which is a better gateway drug than .22lr given there reaction and some where gawking at the cool camo rifles.

I then zeroed and tried to practice for a service rifle match a 3 hour drive away.

All the while dealing with my AuADHD insomnia and delayed phase sleep so I am tired as hell.

My body and neck in particular is very very angry as well from prone shooting so much.

I just calling the rifle mystery machine at this point: I just leaning into the fact my philosophy of use and how I build a rifle to meet that doesn't compute to others, nor do they know what they are looking at as a whole 😅...

Looks like they could be back on the market in a few months.

Starts At 1:45

Video from TACWolf on youtube.

I see so many 22lr semi’s being released, why aren’t there more 9mm variants being released. All we have is the henry homesteader…

Imagine a TM 9 or something like that! It would be awesome.

Looking at an anschutz 1416 for 600 bucks, any reason I shouldn't buy it? Not in perfect shape but its 600 bucks

Im looking for an adult sized 22 with iron sights, originally looking for a CZ but came across the anschutz. Anything else I should be looking for?

I've seen lots of posts from the NS booth at TACCOM with the the special order FDE Makasi and the regular black one. I heard the FDE one was coming with an exclusive 15 inch handguard, but clearly the black one on display has that too. Did anyone have the opportunity to view or ask any questions regarding it?

I'm wondering if with all the reported QC issues, are the handguards being swapped out with ones that don't have the issues and that's the delay to them hitting retailers?

Any insight would be appreciated.

Never seen this on a shotgun shell before today. Testing out a 30 round drum mag on a Canuck Recon 3 and about 8-9 shells out of 60 had this damage on it. Had a lot of double feeds and it looked like the extractor was catching the 2nd bottom round and is probably what did this.

Rifle neophyte here. More of a shotgun man myself. Wanting to diversify my collection.

Looking for a medium to long range bolt action rifle with an underbarrel picatinny rail. Budget is around $1,000.00. Give or take.

Favoring anything as powerful, or more powerful, than .308 Win. Any rifle suggestions welcome.

Hey everyone!
I’m visiting Vancouver on vacation until September 18th and I’d really like to visit a gun range while I’m here. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that some ranges require you to have a second person with you, and I don’t know anyone locally who’s interested in going.
As far as I understand, private lessons require a PAL, so that doesn’t seem to be an option for me either.
This might be a bit of a weird question, but would anyone here be interested in joining me at a range sometime? I’m pretty flexible with my schedule until the 18th. :)
I’d also really appreciate any suggestions or tips for ranges that might accommodate someone in my situation!
And if this isn’t the right place to ask, feel free to remove the post. Thanks!

I'm in my 50's and have finally decided I want to get my PAL and buy a 22 primarily for target shooting, at the range and in the bush near my place on Vancouver Island.

I'm not broke, so I can afford to spend a bit. I have read a ton of thread and reviews, but I'm just getting confused, as there is a lot of conflicting opinions.

I imagine most of my shooting will be done within 100 yards, but it would be nice to be able to reach out further too.

I'm leaning towards a CZ457 Varmint for the firearm, so can someone suggest a scope? Vortex Crossfire 2? A Leopold? Burris?

And if anyone can suggest a dealer apart from Cabelas in Nanaimo, that would also be appreciated.

Get out and shoot!

Gun has run flawless for ~ 250 rounds out of the box (shooting Score 12 Ga 2-3/4" 00 Buck Shot 1oz)
Two main issues do stand out the muzzle comes loose so I added some Lock-Tight to fix that. The magazine tube also seems to come loose with time and shooting. Other than that I’m a happy sailor.

Everyone’s out playing with the SPAS, but this is cool too I guess

So the boxes came WITH the ASFCP final label already affixed and not covering the shipping label of the boxes (I have 2 firearms in the program).
The temporary transport seal are not to be used to cover the boxes’ shipping labels? See the content that came with each box in the picture.

I am specifically looking for a limited edition Browning rifle from this year's Shot Show (Browning X-Bolt 2 Medallion in Bird's Eye Maple).

Is it still possible to acquire these in Canada or am I out of luck, having not pre-ordered earlier? All internet searches so far have left me empty handed, so figured I'd try here. Thanks for anyone's help.

I like 30.cal rifles..but my shoulder doesn't lol

•Italian M1

•Ruger Gunsite

•Henry 30-30

Scout rifle is the worst offender lol..the 30-30 is a close second.

Maybe im just getting old..

Hi, everyone! I live in Toronto and am applying for PAL next week. While I’m waiting for my license, I wanted to go to a shooting range a few times to practice, but everywhere I’ve looked around the GTA and in Ontario in general, they require a group of at least two people. Does anyone know of any shooting ranges where you can go alone? I’ve also considered hiring an instructor, since I need to work on my shooting technique. How and who can I hire in the GTA area?

Any advice would be appreciated!

There is not permanent modificiations on this sweet Jungle carabine and it shoot like a dream, love it or hate it, Bubba's still hitting center mass at 100 yards

Just saw this at TACCOM!! The chassis looked quite appealing when viewed up close (and in black anodize especially). The few videos online right now don't do it justice. The button and knob placement look very ergonomic. I really can't wait to see how one of these is field stripped because that is the particular quality that makes the Ruger 10/22, and also the Derya TM-22, so appealing to me personally. I totally nerd out about cleaning for some reason. 😅

This is how we get all guns banned in Canada.