The Cooey .22 That Taught Canada to Shoot (4K)

Описание: For many Canadians, especially those who grew up in rural areas, the Cooey .22 wasn’t just a rifle — it was a rite of passage.

In this video, I take a close look at my own Cooey Winchester Model 600, the very first firearm I owned, and explore why rifles like this were once so common across Canada. We walk through its history, its uniquely Canadian design, and the thoughtful mechanical features that made it such a reliable and forgiving teaching rifle for generations of young shooters.

Along the way, I break the rifle down to show how it actually works — from the bolt and feed system, to the tubular magazine, sights, safety, and even the subtle design choices Winchester added when they took over Cooey production. I also talk about what these rifles taught us beyond marksmanship: patience, responsibility, and respect.

If you grew up with a Cooey .22 — or if it was your first rifle — you’re not alone. This video is as much about shared memory and Canadian heritage as it is about steel and wood.

I’d genuinely enjoy hearing your own Cooey stories in the comments.

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL

If you found value in this video and would like to support The Way To Native Chronicles, here are a few simple ways to help:

• Support the channel directly on Buy Me A Coffee:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWayTo...

• Access exclusive supporter items and extras:
https://buymeacoffee.com/thewaytonati...

• Get copyright-safe music like the kind used in this video through Epidemic Sound:
https://share.epidemicsound.com/k0mqx9

As always, liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with others who enjoy thoughtful, land-based discussions helps more than you might think.

From the land, from experience, and from respect —
The Way To Native Chronicles

00:00 - Intro and invite for comments
00:37 - View of the rifle
00:57 - The Cooey as my first firearm
01:11 - Why the rifle was so widespread
01:59 - Model 60 to Model 600
02:18 - Barrel markings
02:34 - Examining the bolt
02:43 - Dry fire warning
03:08 - How to dry fire safely
03:41 - Simplicity of design
04:10 - Cooey single-shot safety feature
04:39 - How to decock safely
05:01 - How the safety works
05:25 - Model 600 features
05:35 - Checkering
05:44 - Rabbit engraving
05:55 - Raised comb
06:08 - Trigger guard
06:18 - Butt plate
06:29 - Should I refinish my stock?
06:56 - What happened to .22 Long?
07:07 - Magazine pros and cons
07:12 - The downside of detachable magazines
07:50 - Loading mechanism shown without stock
08:23 - Controlled feed
08:28 - The sights
08:34 - How to adust windage
08:52 - Making rear sight robust
09:24 - Proof of Canadian origin
09:46 - Memories as well as steel and wood
10:00 - Cooeys as part of Canadian history
10:10 - Request for comments
10:26 - Suggested next video