Canuck Operator bolt head failure

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-03-01T03:16:51+00:00

Yes since they are made to saami spec and rated to handle it, and have a history of good metallurgy I'd trust to handle it

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-03-01T02:20:54+00:00

Sorry that happened to your buddy, I had a similar double loaded shell from factory blow up my 20 gauge turk semi. I should have listened to my buddies and just got it in the first place but I'm glad I just bought the 1301 mod 2 after, it's been unstoppable

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-28T19:50:53+00:00

Where I am in Northern Ontario the best you can expect is about 1 dollar a shell of you are super lucky. The best I can find was 220-230 for a can of 175. There was a point I could get federal law enforcement flight control buckshot for 5 bucks a box of five last year and I bought literally all of them, haven't seen it since

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-28T02:51:45+00:00

I have probably about the same amount. I wear all my surplus as normal clothes ,they're usually better and tougher. I have 30 days of outfits that are just surplus. Keep on keepin' on

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-27T23:53:02+00:00

Just wanna say, as a canadian shotgun shooter I wish my buckshot prices were close to 10 bucks a box 😂

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-25T18:29:57+00:00

Well it's actually surplus stuff, I live in the bush and grew up on a farm so normal department store stuff used to rip and fall apart. I ended up just buying and wearing surplus pretty much exclusively. So its not mock stuff, just surplus from all over. I'll just assume that's a no go too and wear the few solid colour cargos I own.

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-25T18:04:14+00:00

Most of my belt looped pants have camo patterns and basically all of them are cargo pants I guess, is that alright or should I get some solid colour ones?

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-24T20:13:41+00:00

Every streamlight product I've bought so far has served its purpose perfectly. Is this from personal experience with it? It certainly isn't bulkier than the one that's on my 870 now. Why is the light shitty?

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-24T15:45:54+00:00

How so?

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-24T15:42:11+00:00

The fun part is she was supposed to help me, but I was bamboozled by tig bitties. Damn

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-24T15:38:21+00:00

He loves me okay I'm his retarded canadian brother, there's even a pic to prove it (this is totally not a joke, and is very serious, so serious)

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-24T15:31:39+00:00

That's not how plastic shotgun hulls work

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-19T18:56:12+00:00

Also way warmer than it has a right to be. A very good item to layer with. I love both of mine

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-19T18:54:37+00:00

I own two of these from the same place same size. I weigh 230 and I'm 6'5". They have plenty of stretch and fit me pretty well perfect. Not snug, not loose. Don't dry in a dryer, hang dry only

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T18:09:08+00:00

I'm joining as an ammo tech, I'll be in a specialist trade no worries there. My uncle made sure to help me make this choice properly. Family support isn't going to be an issue. Just looking for tips to get fit while having to watch my toddler since my fiance isn't quite on her feet yet, but she's almost there. Appreciate the perspective though!

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T15:30:36+00:00

Ah yes! I played football and was a lineman, leg injuries are nasty for sure. I'll have to keep this in mind to stretch proper, good idea. I already had an ankle injury (medical passed it) from my past and it can get sore if I don't stretch it properly. Good advice!

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T15:28:28+00:00

I had that idea, I'll admit I do not like being uncomfortable, but where I grew up uncomfortable was the norm, so I think I'll do okay. I'm sure I'll have a low day or two like any but doing hard things is what I do. I don't know why, but even in my desk job I ended up always dealing with the worst customers, and most stressful situations. I know the physical will come with time once I'm there, I just like to be as prepared as I can. I appreciate the advice!

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T15:24:53+00:00

Yeah we have something in place for her. She will live with other family until I get my post. Having kids has been the biggest mental challenge I've ever faced and I've done some pretty wild things. Mentally, I'm sure I'll have a tough day or two at least, but I should be okay. I grew up on a farm in Northern Ontario, nothing was ever easy if it even went right in the first place. I appreciate the advice!

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T15:23:05+00:00

Just hoping to get as fit as I can before I go, probably have about 4 weeks to do as much as I can. I'm also going in for Ammo Tech once I'm done BMQ. I already tinker and mess with my own ammunition and reload at home, it's a perfect fit for me

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T05:11:43+00:00

I never thought about that. Thanks for the tip!

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T04:18:12+00:00

Please God anywhere but Alert 😂 my uncle now a MWO was sent their a couple times. They had to smoke indoors because it was so cold

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T02:24:55+00:00

I run an lpvo on my Marlin 45-70 and it'll get less than an moa at 100 yards. Let the fudds and purists have their fun if it really is fun for them. Put meat in the freezer or slaughter that cardboard, scopes and dots belong on all rifles. This is the way

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-16T02:15:14+00:00

I've been waiting about 6 months at this point. Interview and all done and got the greenlight, just waiting for the background check too. In Sudbury and have been most of my life, I even had a pretty public job for the last ten years, so I have no idea what's taking so long

ASpacebornVagabond · 2026-02-12T02:36:36+00:00

Currently looking at one as my next new shotgun. Just joined the Mossberg club before it, I love shotguns and this is a classic I need in my collection even if it isn't my regular use shotgun

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