r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Apr 02 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/NoClueInvestor1 Apr 03 '23

Hey guys, recommendations for Newbie with PAL ( restricted and non restricted) Any suggestion for a firearm that can do that, ideally that wont break my bank 1) Target practice in the range ( if i can get into one) 2) Target practice outdoor 3) small game hunting

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '23

Get a .22 of your choice (semi auto is more fun), check small game regulations for your area as some are only rimfire

I was personally thinking about getting a gsg-16

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u/NoClueInvestor1 Apr 03 '23

I am / was also considering GSG-16 but I read some reviews it jams! So still searching kind of phase.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '23

A lot of semi auto .22 aren’t known for the best reliability…. Henry .22 levers are really fancy

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u/NoClueInvestor1 Apr 05 '23

This one can be little more reliable based on the reviews "RUGER 10/22 CARBINE W/VIRIDIAN OPTIC .22 LR" Any thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '23

I’m kind of a newbie too but yeah lots of people like the 10/22 just heard complains that the little rotary mags aren’t the best

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u/NoClueInvestor1 Apr 05 '23

From what i read online The key to the success is rotary mags 🙈

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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '23

Makes sense 😂 they got some tacticool stocks for it too if that’s your thing

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u/ddawgmvp Apr 03 '23

Derya TM22 or 10/22. Either are good starters. If you want a slightly larger starter caliber, Ruger PCC or FX9. If you want bigger, find a 5.56/.223 caliber rifle, but the price gets harder to swallow as you increase caliber.

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u/NoClueInvestor1 Apr 03 '23

Derya TM22

Thanks for the suggestions, I am more interested in small calibers so I will read more reviews about Derya TM22

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u/ddawgmvp Apr 04 '23

You wont be upset with it. I acquired one about 2 months ago and love it! They come in multiple colours, but sell quick. good luck with your purchase!