Just want to give everyone here a word of caution

I recently purchased a set of Crossmags for my rifle. Worked great until both my mags started cracking. Tried sending them an email with no response. Called the number on their website and it has been disconnected

Upon further lookup, turns out they went bankrupt a year ago

Cross Industries Ltd | MNP LTD

Just in case anyone wants to purchase their mags, don't expect to get any kind of help if they break

In the meantime, anyone have suggestions on mags for my CZ600 Trail?

I see how CBC just cherry picked the clips thats the most convenient for them and basically skipped over many context.

Also failed to mention thats the one of the affordable and available rifles left in Canada "after" they prohibited 2500 other firearms.

You don't just banned all the firearms and then calling the last one mass murder weapon.

And how many police officers died in the line of duty because of illegal firearms used by gangs and criminals? Where is the number for that?

Got around 600 rounds through this 16 pro now so i figured it was time to talk about it. I was skeptical of picking one up with reviews usually 50/50 I figured the 10/22 or 597 have never let me down do I really need this? Well I’m glad I picked it up! -As far as failures I t’s had one light strike and one stove pipe out of 600 rounds of federal automatch. Accuracy is great from what I can tell. Ive only put it on paper to sight it in when it was fresh with a bushnell trs-25 red dot. I just tossed this 1-4 jackhowl lpvo on tonight so here’s to hoping it works fine too. As far as accessories the rail on the hand guard, the reverse faux suppressor and charging handle are my own design. Files can be found on cults3d. The mag is also available from another designer this one is 15 rounds (10/15/25 avail) and works flawlessly if you can find the right springs. Over all the rifle is fun to shoot feels nice has good weight and seems to hit what ever you aim at. I’m able to put it on 6” steel at 100 yards everytime and most of the time 4” steel at 100. I’m hoping with a bit crisper view and the option to zoom with an lpvo the 4” should impact everytime now too. Any questions ask and get out there and do some plinking!

I hope this doesn't violate rule 13, it just feels like other people here have probably dealt with this. Just want some assurance on whether im in the clear or cooked.

I'm a university student and started renting at the start of may. It is a sublet room where I pay the guy and he pays the landlord. I have not met my other two roommates as they are home for the summer. It is a fixed term lease from apr 30 2026 to apr 30 2027.

I guess my first mistake was telling them I had a gun. Bought it about a month after I moved in and told them. Didn't receive a reply until a while later when the subletor learned this from my roommates. The only thing they've really said over all the back and forth since then is they are uncomfortable with it.

Time and time again I said hey lets talk about this, firearms are a big part of my life and I don't want to give it up, nor do I want to go through the hassle of having to store it somewhere else. They refused to communicate about this at all, all they're willing to say is they're uncomfortable with it.

Yesterday, landlord contacted me out of the blue and asked for a picture of my gun and my RPAL for liability. Out of good faith I sent them a picture of my TM22 secured with a trigger lock and a copy of my RPAL and told them I don't have any ammo. Today the subletor texted me the notice to vacate, though the building owner said nothing.

I'm kinda terrified as I currently work a summer job here and I'm not sure if I can find a place I'm ok with in this short notice. I also really like this place. I don't need any legal advice on what to do if it violates rule 13, just if I'm probably ok or would probably have to leave.

So I’ve got a bit of a quandary as of late. I moved to the Yukon this year and I’m looking to add a lever action to my safe. I currently have a .303 and a 12ga and I’m looking for a rifle that’s going to be cheaper than .303 to shoot at $3+ a round up here (hence a pistol calibre) and I’m torn between going for a .357 and a .44.
The way I see it the .357 is half the cost to shoot (even less for .38 spl) but the .44 offers far more peace of mind for protection from moose or bears if it comes down to it.
I do anticipate that most of my usage will be on the range but since I only have the means to get one more gun atm I am looking for it to do a bit of double duty and I don’t want to get a .357 for the range that I won’t be able to take into the bush and put to work.
I’m looking for any insight on whether the .357 would be sufficient (with appropriate hard cast ammo to be sure) for protection in the chance of bear or moose encounters
For reference I’m currently looking at either Marlin 1894 or one of the Henry options and I’m open to other suggestions
*as some have brought up, I’m looking for something for backpacking as my 12ga is 24” and I want something a bit smaller and lighter than that

I've been looking for some Monstrum optics (i know i know, I'm cheap) for my rf224. But barely see them on Canadian websites. This Canadian safety course has some listings, but I don't know if it is a trustworthy seller.

Following rule I broke:
- 18 inch barrel with door breach
- pistol grip stock
- not deploying stock
- is all black
- not a Beretta or Browning

Please don’t do this if you are not familiar with shotgun lol

I’m in a very lucky position to be looking into the idea of an investment gun. So I’m looking for some ideas and advice. If you were going to invest in something but would also shoot it maybe once a year with a budget of $15-20k, what would you get? If it was also “ban-proof” that would be nice. Hit me with ideas team!

Tikka t1x 22lr

A little toe action for the degenerates among us

I've seen a few 49/56's floating around EE but never a 49. What does the chat think, is it a buy? How much should be a good price? Don't think there's too much demand for them since French gun is rather niche?

Howdy Folks

The Texan is back with yet another Gun Appreciation Post.

It’s been a while since I have done a Lever Action, so how about it! Here is a bit of a classic that was made popular by Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and has since become a massive icon. The one and only!

Winchester Model 1887/1901

What’s the difference between the 1887 and 1901?

The 1887 is 12 Gauge and the originals can only shoot black powder 12 Gauge shells, the reproductions however, those can thankfully use smokeless powder.

The 1901 However was made to take Smokeless Powder and is chambered in 10 Gauge shells.

Anyways!

Enjoy!

Agreed, meanwhile, we also need car control, social media control, real estate housing control, and so on and so forth. Since lack of multi facet approach has caused substantial deaths through the years due to ineffective enforcement and loopholes in the system.

In fact, let's start with tighter knife control first because there were

2014 Calgary stabbing

2020 Quebec city stabbing

2021 North Vancouver stabbing

2022 Saskatchewan stabbing

2024 Ottawa stabbing

Last year 2025 Hollow Water First Nation stabbing.

And then the Burnaby RCMP Constable fatally stabbed in the line of duty in Oct 2022.

A multi faceted approach indeed.

Recently I came across an absolute steal of a deal online for a rifle I'd never even heard of until I saw it. I quickly sent a message, clinched a deal, and finalized it. The rifle is mine. To fund other projects and restorations I ended up parting ways with my SKS but there was one problem- I still have a ton of ammunition! The only solution to that problem was finding another rifle that could eat 7.62x39. I've known of other rifles on the market for sometime from Ruger, CZ, and Howa- what I didn't know was that there was also a Zastava option. Zastava as far as I'm aware no longer imports due to situations elsewhere in eastern Europe, so I went for that option. So what is it?

Zastava calls it the Mini Mauser. At one point they offered this rifle in 7.62x39, .223 Remington, and a couple other options. Externally, it does appear to look like a scaled down version of their full size offerings... But there are some key differences. The safety is most certainly not a feature you'd find on most Mauser rifles, it seems to lack controlled feed, and the claw extractor is not present on the bolt itself. So is it a Mauser? Visually yes, but not really.

When I got home I quickly settled in and confirmed the function of the rifle. Thanks to my ingenuity I created some dummy rounds some time ago out of live rounds (a simple process that requires removing the primer, bullet, and powder, and then reassembling without any of the boom parts). What I found was surprising... Zastava advertises the Mini Mauser as being able to hold 5 rounds in the magazine, but realistically you can only fit 4. I also found that surplus spec ammo is actually tighter on close and cycling than commercial spec ammo, and that the chamber is more or less tailored for commercial spec, brass cased ammo. Allegedly it is still safe to fire surplus and steel case ammo through this rifle, but for now I'll be sticking to brass cases. The receiver also comes drilled and tapped for optics, which is a nice touch. Maybe I'll top it with a scope, maybe I'll feel an itch for another red dot. We'll see...

Now for the really bad impressions...

Good lord, the machining. If you could go into a time machine and see Yugo workshops cranking out rifle after rifle because Tito and Stalin had a nasty breakup, they'd probably all feel like this. For a country known for some of the best AK variants and Mausers out there, this rifle is not it. Sporting look aside, this is about as rugged, rough, and no nonsense as working a bolt gets. Working the bolt feels like you're dragging it through sand and when opened the bolt just kinda flops around; a far cry from the super smooth bolt actions of today. Allegedly this is common with Zastava rifles- after a generous lubing of the bolt you're supposed to work the bolt around 300 to 500 times to fully "break in" the action and remove any machining imperfections on the guides in the action. Is it fudd lore? Maybe, but I'll have to sit down and work the bolt a bunch to see if it helps. If not, it might be time to go to a gunsmith.

Overall, my first impressions are a little mixed. It's rough around the edges sure, but it's definitely a unique gun in a world where everyone is obsessed with the alternatives in the same caliber. Is it going to be a regular option in my lineup? Find out soon...

And what the hell is a sks loophole?

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out to try to find out some information about 10m Air Pistol and Rifle training near Toronto. I've been wanting to get into the sport and eventually compete, but I dont know where to start or which club to join.

Much appreciated if I could receive some information on that.

Thank you!

Today’s selection is comprised of more Cold War and Modern Day (GWOT) Submachineguns (SMGs), Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) and Personal Defense Weapons (PDWs).  In chronological order they are:

Unknown STEN Mk II (1941-1945)

Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) Skorpion VZ61 (1961-1979)

Cobray USA M11/9 (1979-1994)

Colt USA 9mm SMG (1982-Present)

Heckler & Koch UMP-45 (1999-Present)

Kriss USA Vector (2009-Present)

Freedom Ordnance USA FX-9 (2017-Present)

SIG P320 / Brugger & Thomet P320 Chassis 9mm PDW (2018-Present)

Maxim Defense / Aero / Daniel Defense PDW (2019-Present)

SIG P320 / Flux Defense USA Raider Chassis (2020-Present)

I’ve been waiting since mid 2025 for my license and its still pending and during that time I got a couple suspensions (multiple times unfairly from the school), are there any ways to kinda redeem myself?

LHODR 320 resolution thermal optic ~$290 on aliexpress on a sale a few weeks ago, paired with an original Whitney pocket model in .31 percussion

Main use would be turkey, grouse and deer.

I'd like to know if I'm overthinking this regarding ammo for this new boi.

I want non-toxic for what I eat, so the plan is:

Bismuth #5 for turkey (24" turkey choke)

Steel #7.5 for grouse (28" IC choke)

Copper Sabot Slugs for the rifled barrel.

Might also get a box of cheaper Challenger clay shots for target shooting.

Does that make sense?

I bought this old Beretta a300 used and it seems to make a noise when the bolt is locked back. Am I missing any parts or is it just loose?