r/canadaguns • u/Canadian-Footy-Fan • Mar 06 '26
Misc Quick questions
A couple of random questions:
- if you buy a used gun that you can’t physically inspect how likely is it that the barrel has been “shot out” and is less accurate? Does the calibre affect this (is it more likely to happen with a .308 than a .223 because of the higher pressure - or does the added cost of .308 ammo mean it is less likely that a high shot count was run through the gun)?
- In terms of sheer numbers, what do you think are the most common types of centrefire ammo in circulation within Canada. I am thinking .223, then 7.62x39, then maybe.308…? Ultimately I’d like to get a reliable bolt in each of the most common calibres.
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u/savage1899 Mar 06 '26
Its not very common. I’ve seen barrels shot out but mostly on target rifles in full power rifle calibers. More commonly barrels are damaged beyond shoot ability by improper storage causing rust and pitting.