Canadian Ranger Rifles, 2007

[Claven2]

Bear in mind, the Enfields are built to take years of hard abuse to military specs. The Savages are NOT built to milspec and NOT built to take that kind of abuse. The Synth might seem like a good idea. Show of hands - how many people remember the early C7 stocks and their cold weather performance? Milspec was subsequently altered to a more durable product. Has the Savage undergone similar testing? I doubt it.

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[K31]

Sounds good, I'll take one!

[Riflechair]

No thank you.
I need a rear vernier sight that will allow me to shoot accurately out to 500 metres. Additionally in a calibre I can stop a bear with.

Frankly I see no reason why we can't just rebarrel the No4 Enfield and remanufacture as many parts as we need. I don't mind sticking with the .303 Brit.

Regardless of that I have recently been informed that the Rangers are:
1. Getting New Uniforms
2. Getting new Rifles

Don't expect to see anything within the next two years (or more).
The Rangers are on the cusp of some considerable change and are ramping up for a much more serious military support role.

It is my understanding that the new rifle will be:
1. A Bolt Action
2. In 7.62 NATO

Outside of that no one is talking.

[Stevo]

It is my understanding that the new rifle will be:
1. A Bolt Action
2. In 7.62 NATO

Outside of that no one is talking.

Further to that, also will have:

-rail for a scope,
-synthetic stock.

Will be replaced by Patrol Group in numerical order, which puts us 4th in line, Richard. Don't expect to see anything for at least 4 years. I can't imagine a vernier sight coming as standard equipment on any replacement rifle.

[Surpmil]

Further to that, also will have:

-rail for a scope,
-synthetic stock.

Will be replaced by Patrol Group in numerical order, which puts us 4th in line, Richard. Don't expect to see anything for at least 4 years. I can't imagine a vernier sight coming as standard equipment on any replacement rifle.

I was told by someone who would know, that there is a "sh-t-load" of No4s in Borden for the Rangers, so unless there is a lack of techs to service them, or it has been decided to go for a throw-away rifle, I'd doubt there will be any big changes soon.

[oldhound]

Perhaps the Gov't should run a few courses on basic rifle maintenance before issuing any rifles.

[Stevo]

Perhaps the Gov't should run a few courses on basic rifle maintenance before issuing any rifles.

What exactly is that supposed to mean?

[oldhound]

What exactly is that supposed to mean?

I mean that when someone receives a rifle from the gov't for whatever reason. They are responsible for it and it should be looked after and in a working state. There is no excuse . If this is not being done they shoudn't have them.

[Maple_Leaf_Eh]

Canadian Rangers are the opposite the US Army Rangers and only vaguely similar to parrk rangers. They are in fact Canadian Forces Reservists, who are issued .303BR bolt action rifles as part of their personal equipment.

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/7_5_1.asp

[Stevo]

They also give us spiffy red hoodies and hats.

"Class picture" from the first winter survival school my Patrol ran for Regular and Reserve CF troops.