Here's a question:  Can Canadians cross the border with powder and primers?  Or is this something that has to be purchased in the US somewhere on the way down?  What is really apparent to me, as a novice, is that most SS participants have certain powders that they'll bring along for the various conditions.  And since powder can vary lot to lot, that's a concern if we Canadians can't bring them down.

-- Stephen

Bill, Calvin, John, Rick: thanks for the tips about Canadian suppliers and manufacturers.  I can create a post listing those that can be a sticky for future reference, if that's cool.

Rick, I'd love to pick up a BR gun right now, but unfortunately my job evaporated in January, and I'm working as a contractor.  Until I get something steady, I can't risk any major purchases.  My whole reason for this exercise was to be able who has what in Canada, and then be able to price out the equipment and figure out a budget.  My plan was to start shooting this spring, but that's not going to happen, maybe the summer.

-- Stephen
 

Hi all,

Are there any shops in Canada that regularly stock supplies for benchrest?  Rather than order from the US, I'd rather support Canadian shops.  I know Robertson Composites has stocks, as well as Stiller and Barnard actions, and that Alberta Tactical Rifle will import Nesika and BAT actions.  There are several benchrest-quality barrel makers, and that's great, but who and what else?  A few examples would be rests, bags, bullets, reloading tools et cetera. 

Thanks,

-- Stephen

Hi all,

What should I expect to pay for a used BR rifle?  I'm considering either a 22 caliber or 6, PPC or BR.  Should I expect to pick up another barrel as well?  Is it typical for dies/brass to come with the gun as well?

Thanks,

-- Stephen