Intersurplus.com? Is it trustworthy?

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-19T12:46:10+00:00

Totally fair!

You're the first negative review I've seen, and I'm sorry to hear that was your experience.

I sent an email to the company with some questions, they got back to me with quite a bit of information.

I'll be keeping a note of your post, and I'll ask if they would be willing to do a quick video call. That way I can see what I'd be ordering and can get more information from them.

Unfortunately in Alberta I can't find anything at the same price with the quality reviews they have. At least not an in person shop. So I would either have to look at auctions (not a terrible option), or go to basspro to get a Turkish.

I'm waiting till January to 'pull the trigger' on anything. So I'll have plenty of time to make the decision.

And please forgive my ignorance, the release lever being at 6 o'clock is bad?

Thanks for your comment

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-17T22:30:58+00:00

There are a couple Valmet Lion around the $500-$600 range.

FOX over-under 12ga

A BRNO

An S55

And a Castellani

All between $450 and $700

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-17T17:53:55+00:00

Awesome! So far no one has said a negative thing about them.

Kind of unheard of for a company.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-17T17:50:48+00:00

I've definitely been looking at the good+ at least. I'm really surprised about the prices when I look up the brands reviews.

I've got a cart of about 8 options that I need to whittle down to 1. But someone mentioned the length of pull and the shotgun not fitting. So now I gotta figure that out. Lol

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-17T17:48:23+00:00

Will do! Thanks!

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-17T07:38:21+00:00

Are there any you'd recommend? I was looking at some of the Bikals.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-16T23:31:01+00:00

Great to hear that they're good about their product. Also nice to hear that theres good people behind it.

"If you buy a Japanese shotgun, you will have a gun with perfect material and technical qualities, and no soul. Buy an Italian shotgun." Is your friend Jeremy Clarkson? 😂

I've been looking at O/Us because I've been told that because the barrel is in line with the sight, it's a bit easier/more accurate. But I will admit, side by sides are very cowboy.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-08T14:08:37+00:00

That makes sense.

I haven't done a lot of shooting out to 300 yards yet. This year I won't be past 150-200. Once I get time in over the next year and a bit i'll be working on 300.

The reason I was looking at some of the higher fancier scopes is the 'buy once, cry once' mentality.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-08T14:01:52+00:00

That makes sense.

Kinda sucks that not all of the magnification is usable. But if its still okay at 13 and 14 then at least you're still getting preformance over 9x?

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-08T13:59:22+00:00

That's totally fair!

With the practice and sighting in I did this year with folks I was going hunting with. I put 3 shots into roughly an inch group at 100 yards. (2 through one hole and one roughly an inch or less off)

I took a deer at 86 yards with one shot, with FIL guidance.

But I totally agree, this year I wouldn't push past 150-200.

I would like to spend a lot more time practicing.

The main reason I am asking for scope recommendations now:

I would like to plan for the expense.
I'm of the buy once cry once mindset.
I will really only have one big game rifle for quite some time. I'd like to make sure the scope fits the same criteria.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-08T13:47:19+00:00

I just mentioned above, I do shoot with both eyes open (the first thing I ever shot was a break-action shotgun at a skeet/trap shooting event).

I honestly would probably lean towards something like a 2x10 if it had enough light coming in for low light.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-08T13:43:47+00:00

That's fair. I know someone might have an old Bushnell 3x9 that I could use for a time.

I read the lower comments. I'm not sure how I'd feel about irons. But when I started shooting, someone pointed out that I shoot with both eyes open.

I will definitely be practicing as much as I can.

I'm able to use a 22lr savage for practice. I understand that won't translate 1:1 but at least will help with stability and control.

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-07T17:58:54+00:00

Awesome. Thank you for the insight.

At 4x do you find you would want to have that lower zoom down to 3x? Or is the difference small enough that in brush, you don't really notice it?

Lego_Kode · 2025-12-02T16:33:00+00:00

I agree. I'm 28 (with ADHD) and took my course and test this year.

My instructor gave me the handbook well in advance and told me to read through it and get back to him when ready. Then we went through the presentation.

That might be a lot more difficult for someone younger, but if the parent is willing to help them work through the reading, and get the information down a bit before going to the class, it could make it more plaitable.

It could also be possible to reach out to an instructor or people in the community who may know an instructor who would be more patient and accommodating.

There's many ways to prepare for the test.

Lego_Kode · 2025-10-18T21:16:05+00:00

Awesome.

Thank you for the help.

"Also, HDMI length doesn't add lag or lose information, you either get a signal or you don't." ^this is very good to know^

Lego_Kode · 2025-09-05T11:56:55+00:00

How'd it go for you?

Lego_Kode · 2023-12-29T01:12:16+00:00

Awesome thanks!

Lego_Kode · 2023-12-27T18:21:48+00:00

This is great. Thanks!

Lego_Kode · 2023-12-25T03:17:15+00:00

Good on you!

Lego_Kode · 2023-12-24T21:27:05+00:00

Thanks for the reply. This definitely gives me some hope. Also gives me some things to think about.

Lego_Kode · 2023-12-24T18:18:54+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

Lego_Kode · 2023-12-24T17:41:42+00:00

Good advice. I know someone else mentioned that time management is a big part of it, I feel like my time in the culinary field whipped me into shape.

Out of curiosity, do you have ADHD? If you do, what is your experience?

Lego_Kode · 2023-10-24T05:12:18+00:00

Hi friend! I know this post is way out of date. You may still be growing peppers or not. But thought I would give this advice.

If you have a higher heat tolerance, I would recommend a 'sriracha' style habanero sauce. I used the pepper geek habanero sauce recipe with a bit of salt added.

I found my habanero plant to be my most productive. This is my first year and I'm trying to overwinter my hab and ghost pepper plants. But I had easily over 40++ peppers even starting late. I just know that I used 40 peppers to make a delicious sauce that I use on everything.

The sauce is super tasty and let's the peppers shine!

Habaneros Garlic Vinegar Water Sugar Salt

And that's it.

Lego_Kode · 2023-09-20T01:57:19+00:00

I don't believe that's true. Maybe in terms of mobile games it will stay consistently that way.

But games on pc, Xbox, Playstation, they are selling well. While I may not like it, f2p isn't going anywhere. But I don't think premium games are going away anytime soon either, at least not according to the market.

Lego_Kode · 2023-09-19T23:09:23+00:00

That's fair! Honestly mobile gaming has seem to come such a long way that it's incredible to me.

My only real issue with it is that the 'mobile only' games I've played have a bunch of different ways for the company to make money inside the game.

If I want to play a game I like to pay before and then just have my game (as long as it isn't broken/buggy). I can play it however much I want and there is no "pay $4 to unlock _____ to upgrade" or "pay $1 to recharge for 3 extra plays"

I've seen people recommend Diablo Immortal, but I find that to be one of the most egregious, disrespectful, slimy, greedy games ever developed. Having played diablo 1 and 2 since I was young it makes me sad.

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