The team gears up for SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas!
This episode covers the hosts’ recent range trips, a DIY vintage rifle restoration, and a deep dive into the newest gun industry announcements leading up to the world’s largest shooting sports trade show.
What We Did in Guns
- Adriel’s Restoration: Adriel shares his progress on restoring two .22 rifles: an Eaton’s Ranger and a Mossberg 36C. He details using a PVC tube with rust remover to un-seize a frozen bolt and his plans for a boiled linseed oil finish on the stocks.
- Tony’s Match Struggles: Tony discusses recent issues with his ST-22 at a match, including slam fires and extraction failures. He also shares his experiences testing Sierra bullets and their seating depth.
- Kyle’s SHOT Prep: Kyle focuses on dry fire practice and technical preparation for Las Vegas, including a new Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens for better video coverage.
Industry News & Canadian Updates
- RCMP License Oddities: Adriel discusses how the RCMP may be swapping out the old purple licenses for blue ones, even before they expire.
- Buyback Program Discrepancies: Tony highlights a “bait and switch” regarding the federal buyback pilot program in Cape Breton, where some participants reported receiving less compensation than expected for lower receivers.
- Distributor Changes: Odell Engineering (Canucks) has ended its 10-year partnership with Derya Arms.
- Expansion: Korth Group is reportedly expanding its distribution presence into Eastern Canada.
SHOT Show 2026 Sneak Peek
The hosts discuss several new products they plan to investigate on the show floor:
- Ruger: The “New” 10/22 featuring a BX trigger, M-LOK slots, and a match bolt release.
- Palmetto State Armory (PSA): Updates on the Saber bolt gun, the modular shotgun, and the .50 cal project (which may be on hold due to ammo costs).
- Vortex: The high-end, compact Razor Gen III 1-10x LPVO (codename “Eleanor”) built for the British Royal Marines.
- Holosun: A new optic featuring built-in IR/Visible lasers and target-based brightness sensors.
- Weatherby: The new .25 RPM cartridge.
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