Canada vs Sweden, A Marksmanship Reality Check

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On a recent trip to Sweden, I spent a day at the range with Norma shooting historic service rifles, including rifles made famous in the movie Enemy at the Gates. Between strings of fire, we talked through the history of these rifles, cartridge choices like the 6.5×55, and how Sweden approaches hunting and marksmanship today. That naturally led to a deeper discussion about Sweden’s live-fire requirements for hunting moose, including moving-target testing, and how that compares with the standards we use in Canada. This video isn’t about speed or competition. It’s a long-form range day conversation, filmed on location, exploring rifles, training, responsibility, and how standards shape outcomes over time. Filmed in Sweden with Norma. https://www.norma-ammunition.com/en-gb https://www.instagram.com/normaammo/ _____ Silvercore is built on a lifetime spent outdoors, on ranges and in the company of people who live with skill, purpose and integrity. Here you will find real conversations, fieldcraft, practical training, stories from the wild and the lessons that help us grow mentally and physically. Whether it is a podcast with someone who has been tested, a tip you can use today or a look behind the scenes, the goal is to help you live stronger, safer and more capable in the outdoors and in life. Silvercore Club members receive exclusive podcast episodes, online courses, insurance for their adventures and discounts on premium gear: https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 Online Training: https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U Training and Services: https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU Merchandise: https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9 Blog: https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav Silvercore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors Contact: [email protected] 604 940 7785 www.silvercore.ca All content on this channel is for informational purposes only. Always follow the law, follow safe handling practices and train with qualified professionals. Silvercore assumes no liability for the use or misuse of any information shown here. _____ 00:00 – A day at the range in Sweden Heading out with Mikael and setting the context for the range day 01:00 – Historic service rifles and their stories Mauser 98s, Finnish M39s, and how these rifles were used and refurbished 03:00 – The Swedish Mauser 6.5×55 Why this cartridge has endured, military use, hunting use, and real-world performance 04:00 – Shooting the first cartridges Norma ever made First impressions of recoil, shootability, and why the 6.5×55 still matters 05:00 – The Mauser 98 and recoil management Design, ergonomics, and why these rifles are still so shootable today 07:00 – Rimmed cartridges and loading challenges 7.62×54R, stripper clips, and quirks you only notice on the range 08:30 – Shooting surplus ammunition Differences in powder, recoil feel, and consistency 10:00 – Comparing rifles and personal preferences Which rifles feel best and why 12:00 – Why Sweden requires live-fire testing to hunt moose Explanation of the running moose test and marksmanship expectations 14:00 – Would this work in Canada? Comparing Swedish requirements with Canadian hunting standards 16:00 – Shooting groups and dialing sights Reading targets, making adjustments, and what the results show 17:30 – A second round with better context Applying what was learned and tightening things up 19:30 – Final thoughts and a call for a rematch Wrapping up the range day and reflecting on standards and responsibility