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Cooey: The Winchester years

The history of the highly collectable brand began in Toronto in 1903 when Herbert William Cooey opened the HW Cooey Machine Shop.
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lead shot ban
BC considers lead shot ban
British Columbia is considering a complete ban on lead shot for hunting in a proposal that is currently open for public feedback.
diesel vs propane heater for ice fishing
How diesel and propane heating differ on the ice
What’s the better heater for your ice shelter this winter — diesel or propane? Tom Armstrong runs the pros and cons in this gear review.
Cooey Factory in Cobourg
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Cooey: The Winchester years

The history of the highly collectable brand began in Toronto in 1903 when Herbert William Cooey opened the HW Cooey Machine Shop.
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lead shot ban
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BC considers lead shot ban

British Columbia is considering a complete ban on lead shot for hunting in a proposal that is currently open for public feedback.
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diesel vs propane heater for ice fishing
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How diesel and propane heating differ on the ice

What's the better heater for your ice shelter this winter — diesel or propane? Tom Armstrong runs the pros and cons in this gear review.
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A break-action 28-gauge shotgun being loaded with a shell, held securely in a hunter's hand.
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The appeal of a 28-gauge shotgun

The 28-gauge shotgun is making a well-deserved comeback—and it might be the perfect addition to your gun safe.
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A loaded break-action side-by-side shotgun, held open in hand, ready to be closed.
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Side-by-side shotguns regain popularity

Reliable side-by-side shotguns are making a strong comeback among upland hunters prized for their classic design.
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Ask a CO: On bolt action centrefire magazine capacity
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Ask a CO: On bolt action centrefire magazine capacity

A reader asks if the magazine capacity limit of five rounds for semiauto centerfire rifles also applies to centerfire bolt-action rifles.
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Full metal jacket (FMJ) cartridge
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Ask a CO: Full metal jacket (FMJ) ammunition and hunting

A reader asks if metal jacket (FMJ) bullets are illegal for hunting in Ontario. MNR Provincial Enforcement Specialist David Critchlow replies.
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Top 10 time-tested lures

These lures still catch fish today just as reliably as they did when they first hit tackle boxes decades ago.
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Long Branch: Small but mighty

Long Branch traces its legacy as Canada’s famed small arms producer, shaping military history with precision and innovation.
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