Why are there no major Canadian hunting rifle brands?

FatCatsDad said:
Kind of a #### head thing to say.

Let's see your collection.

People have budgets, families and likely more pressing important financial goals and dont want the expensive guns.

You can change the oil in your car with $30 wrenches from Canadian Tire or $3000 from the SNAP ON truck , you get the same result.

Same as a dead deer, you can get one with a $400 Savage Axis or a $4000 Browning.
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Calm down. Donā€™t you find it ironic some guys that complain the loudest are usually the cheapest. Someone commented that Canadian companies charge too much compared to American companies implying Canadian companies are ripping people off. If thatā€™s so why are these companies still in business? I own everything from a PWGWTI Timberwolf, a few Shiloh Sharps to a few major brands. Of course a low cost gun will put food on the table just like a blowjob from a cheap hooker will get the job done over a supermodel but that not what weā€™re talk about is it?
 
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johnl said:
Calm down. Donā€™t you find it ironic some guys that complain the loudest are usually the cheapest. Someone commented that Canadian companies charge too much compared to American companies implying Canadian companies are ripping people off. If thatā€™s so why are these companies still in business? I own everything from a PWGWTI Timberwolf, a few Shiloh Sharps to a few major brands. Of course a low cost gun will put food on the table just like a blowjob from a cheap hooker will get the job done over a supermodel but that not what weā€™re talk about is it?
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Gun owners as a group are unfortunately historically "frugal".

I've seen $1000 deals fall apart over $3 for a Canada Post signature on delivery charge.
 
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macadoodle said:
Likely because everyone in canada used a surplus enfield through the first 75 years of the twentieth century. Tough market when your competition is a $10 rifle you pick out of a barrel at your local hardware store and surplus ammo was pennies. Canadians were more practical then and couldnā€™t be bothered spending more on a hunting rifle when the enfield was just as effective.
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Yeah the level of elitism I have seen here and on other forums explains to me why we are in this now. Wait and see what happens in the next few weeks. If Canadas retaliatory tariffs happen they will increase the price of everything. Soap, vehicles, juice, prescription lenses, tires, fridges, medication, cement, everything. The Canadian dollar will lose its purchasing power which will drive up prices even further. The TSX will tumble, savings and pensions will be partially lost, jobs will be lost. Inflation and interest rates will go up

Iā€™d expect a lot of ā€œprice is firm, I know what I gotā€ on the EE in the next year.
 
Damn Feathers said:
Firearm manufacturer history / firearm market is not my strong suit. Looking for a new gun for the coming season, and trying to avoid anything Yankee like the plague (given their current attitude towards our country). I knew the US is a dominant player in the firearms market, but really had no idea, until trying to find a non - US brand, there isn't a ton out there. Given the size of our country, and the amount that Canadian's hunt, I'm a bit shocked that we haven't managed some home grown hunting rifle options for the market. Would love to hear why that is.
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Anything that is Canadian is typically priced out of range for the average joe that wants to have a rifle he's not afraid to ding and shoot the odd deer with and let the kids use. Mossberg, Ruger, Savage, Stevens, etc have that market of budget minded shooters locked down. But you can always look on the used market! Lots of goodies you can find through private sales.
 
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OkayShooter said:
You can get quality dogs for next to nothing. I got 2 dogs, and 3 cats. For the price of my latest rescue.

I'll stick to mutts.
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Good to know my Friend. Next time we are looking for a purebred Puppy which hopefully wont be for another 12-14 years I be sure to consult with you, that is if I am still alive myself, I hope you don't tell me then you meant "quality" HotDogs.

Cheers
 
Damn Feathers said:
trying to find a non - US brand
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That's different than just finding a Canadian brand, and there are a lot of brands out there that might fulfill that requirement. The question is do they come to Canada by way of a US distributor or not, which would also imply a tariff. I love the idea of supporting Canadian manufacturers, but I'm also fine with buying a rifle imported directly from Finland or a shotgun imported directly from Italy by a Canadian distributor, for example. The market for Canadian goods isn't big enough to operate at scale, so you need to be okay with boutique goods at boutique prices.
 
mikeyb said:
That's different than just finding a Canadian brand, and there are a lot of brands out there that might fulfill that requirement. The question is do they come to Canada by way of a US distributor or not, which would also imply a tariff. I love the idea of supporting Canadian manufacturers, but I'm also fine with buying a rifle imported directly from Finland or a shotgun imported directly from Italy by a Canadian distributor, for example. The market for Canadian goods isn't big enough to operate at scale, so you need to be okay with boutique goods at boutique prices.
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Population of Finnland------5.5 Million.
Population of Canada-------40 Million

Cheers
 
im guessing this is just another bait trap for you guys since the person is a 'new member' talking politics and has not responded to anyones posts.
 
JTF# said:
im guessing this is just another bait trap for you guys since the person is a 'new member' talking politics and has not responded to anyones posts.
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Say there my new friend, do you have anything provocative or edgy youā€™d like to talk about in the privacy of this public forum?
 
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