r/canadaguns • u/FastPosition6143 • Apr 02 '26

Gun and gear reviews Dominon Backpacker 2

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Anyone got this one Dominion Backpacker 2…share your experience with Amo, recoil etc

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u/spicymeatmemes Apr 02 '26

I've had mine for a number of years now and have had a great time with it. Hasn't let me down, doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Goes bang everytime.

3" magnum slugs are fun to shoot, 2 3/4" target loads are easily done one handed.

I've put so many shells through mine, even though its a single shot, a great time overall.

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u/FastPosition6143 Apr 02 '26

Good to hear.. These were going on sale for 100 dollars 8-10 years ago…it’s based on Reddit or YouTube clips

I was able to get it for 120…barely used gun. Good addition to my collection and to use at the range or hunting.

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u/spicymeatmemes Apr 03 '26

Thats about what I paid for it around that time. I've had mine for just under 10 years.

Good for slinging over the shoulder and walking some trails.

Edit to add: some people reported losing the front bead, or the stock becoming loose/cracking and foreend becoming loose as well. I havent had that issue, and I havent been all that kind to mine

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u/FastPosition6143 Apr 03 '26

These are Chinese made guns right? I thought these are Turkish made but when I checked online some say it’s Chinese made

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u/spicymeatmemes Apr 03 '26

Mines Turkish

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u/FastPosition6143 Apr 03 '26

Ok mine is Turkish too

Newer models and walnut finish Also GA serial number

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u/Sad-Kitchen5576 Apr 03 '26

The original backpacker is chinese. Its a steel receiver, made by Norinco. They are pretty solid guns, they have an external hammer but dont fold right in half. They arr copies of old H&R singles

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u/Mirin_Gains Apr 02 '26

I have a 12.5in SxS which pretty much is the same use case. It is almost too nice for being a truck/backpack gun. I can easily hit my steel plate at 50m with cheap score 1 1/8in slugs, but other people do not like shooting that load. I am a bit hesitant to try the Brenneke stuff just for fear of the action not tolerating it.

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u/Sad-Kitchen5576 Apr 03 '26

I've considered but found an older first gen Backpacker. They are a blast to shoot.

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u/CryptidWorks CryptidWorks Apr 03 '26

I have a similar shotgun (Trailhand) that's a little smaller (well, considerably) and I think about a pound lighter.

These kinds of guns are very fun to shoot, 3" magnum will make you feel like someone roundhouse kicked you in the shoulder if you send more than a dozen downrange. Other loads (target, shortshells) are much more friendly.

They serve their purpose very well. I'm currently trying to figure out how to mount a rail of some sort on mine for a micro dot and sourcing a set of subcaliber inserts to broaden its' utility as a survival/backpack gun.