r/canadaguns • u/Joels-workshop • Aug 12 '26
Feets / Collection / My build Irons, scope or red dot? Which Stowaway would you take into the backcountry?
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u/N1GHTSQU1R3LL Aug 12 '26
I would like to use the aero survival rifle that I bought for that specific reason. I had a small reflex on it.
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u/RadiantCoast6147 Aug 13 '26
which caliber is your survival rifle chambered in?
i have mine in 10mm and 45acp
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u/N1GHTSQU1R3LL Aug 13 '26
45, I love the look of them with a ten round mag instead of the pointless 30 rounder it came with.
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u/powersmoke9494 Aug 12 '26
Scope with a red dot on a cantilever and iron sights as backupsÂ
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 12 '26
I bought a rail riser/extender that I am playing with but it will require some modification as the bolt hits it.Â
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u/Sco0basTeVen Aug 12 '26
Not sure what this firearm would be able to achieve in any setup when needing it in the backcountry. I would take a 10/22 with a 25rd mag against a single shot of 9mm.
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u/Natural_Comparison21 Aug 12 '26
Can’t have 25 rounds anymore.
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u/Sco0basTeVen Aug 12 '26
You can legally use an adapter that takes other branded mags.
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 12 '26
Too bad the Bx-25 was banned.
This is a multi-cal rifle. The .22lr version is coming soon I hear.
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u/mrblacksting Aug 16 '26
Hc3r mags are 25 rounders, can fit with a little remodelling to the receiver easy enough
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u/Iokua_CDN Aug 12 '26
Irons but nor these ones.
Buy some mp7 knock offs, it's a traditional pistol knotch and post when folded down. Or buy the fancier Glock sights that can attach to the rail. Much lower profile than the flip ups.
Baring that, I'd go red dotÂ
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 12 '26
Had these kicking around from another build, do you have links? I'm trying to find something lower profile than these and what you mentioned sounds great.
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u/Iokua_CDN Aug 12 '26
The mp7 knock off I got was a airsoft sight I gambled and got off Hero Outdoors (sketchy drop shipper)  link to better website https://www.evike.com/products/28214/Shooters-Steel-Precision-MP7-Style-Flip-Up-Front-and-Rear-Sight-Set-for-20mm-Rails./
Here is the glock sights from high tower armory (currently out of stock though) https://www.ebay.com/itm/374495411833
So honestly... the mp7 knock offs are cheaper than the glock sights and in stock.....
If you are feeling brave and want to tangle with a sketchy Canadian drop shipper.... here is the link to hero outdoors. Just know they have lots of problems to prepare to have to email them a time or two and maybe do a charge back if they don't smarten up! https://www.herooutdoors.com/well-shooters-steel-precision-mp7-style-flip-up-front-rear-sight-set-for-20mm-rails/
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 13 '26
Thanks, I’ll give it a try.
Saw the Hightower sights but too bad they are out of stock.
Thanks for the heads up/warning about hero outdoors. I’ve had issues with other dropshippers and it’s such a pain.
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u/Iokua_CDN Aug 13 '26
Honestly I'm shocked I got mine without much issue. I emailed them after my order had been stuck without much movement, and then suddenly it showed up.
Evike looks to be an American airsoft store, but their shipping was like 70 dollars, so not worth it unless buying more stuff as the same timeÂ
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u/mildlyupstpsychopath Aug 12 '26
They are all nice, but the added ridiculousness of that scope definitely increases your chances of being beat to death by a stranger in the woods. My god. Buy a rifle. Lol!
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 12 '26
Putting a Vortex Viper PST on it was 1/2 joke and trying to see how far I could stretch out 5.7x28mm.
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u/CanadianLanBoy Aug 12 '26
Blue line pump.
Can use the $350 you saved not buying one of these pieces of junk on a gym membership so you can carry a gun heavier than 2.8lb
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u/ProBiter Aug 12 '26
Do you need a scope that big for the middle one? Like does it get that good of range?
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 13 '26
Putting on that scope was a joke but I also wanted to see how far I could stretch out the 5.7 round.
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u/savage1899 Aug 12 '26
I really like having a scope on mine but definitely something a bit smaller.
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u/NorthwindX7 Aug 12 '26
My .308 bar is by no means light but it's the only rifle I'll take to where I go
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u/New_Patience_8938 Aug 12 '26
I never really understood the appeal of a single shot 9mm. Not big enough to really do much to large game and not small enough to do small game. where sometimes you need a quick follow up and not to blow it to bits.
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u/No_tomatoes1 Aug 13 '26
Cool stock!
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u/Joels-workshop Aug 13 '26
Thank you, I came up with it! My inspiration was the Magpul backpacker stock for the TD 10/22.
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u/Consistent_Spite_204 Aug 13 '26
I have a 3x vortex prism on my 9mm stowaway, works with the 16" and 5" barrel, sighted in with the 5". The velocity difference isn't enough to worry about minute of gopher at 50y between the two barrels.
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u/therowdyirishman Aug 13 '26
If you're going for a survival rifle, I'm of the belief that reduancy is key. Therefore I'd suggest an enclosed emitter red dot that can cowitness with your iron sights and/or a QD mount for the dot.
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u/epnk420 Aug 12 '26
Red dot or irons that scope looks ridiculous plus too much weight imo