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/cyborg998466 Apr 08 '23

What historical (pre 1990) Soviet/Chinese or US/Canada rifles can be purchased in Canada and be good hunting rifles (mainly for deer, elk, or black bears)?

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Apr 08 '23

SKS is an excellent deer gun.

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u/nortontwo Apr 09 '23

SKS and Mosin are solid bets. 7.62x39 is plenty appropriate for deer and black bears, and 7.62x54R is appropriate for larger game like elk, moose, and larger bears