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

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u/deletekeemstar Apr 04 '23 edited Apr 04 '23

What should I buy first?

A) Ruger PC carbine

B) Chinese SKS and a Savage axis 2 (308)

Main uses: prepping and target shooting. I currently own a 12ga Mossberg 500 and a Savage a22.

Pros of A: I can shoot it at ranges closer to where I live (they don't allow centerfire rifles).

Pros of B: More versatile. I can get an SKS before prices go up even more.

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u/jons420 Apr 04 '23

Ruger pcc is a centerfire rifle just fyi

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u/deletekeemstar Apr 04 '23

I know, so my choice is between 2 versatile but "cheap" centerfire rifles, or one high-quality modern semiautomatic.

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u/jons420 Apr 04 '23

Ah, b for sure

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u/deletekeemstar Apr 04 '23

Srry, forgot to mention that nearby ranges allow pistol calibre carbines/rifles.

The only problem with B is that I wouldn't be able to shoot them as much.

But for prepping and hunting, I agree that B is way better.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Apr 05 '23

But for prepping

Is the gun you are familiar with. Practice, practice, practice. 9mm Luger is much cheaper to shoot and a KelTec Sub2000 is easy to carry.