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/outline8668 Mar 06 '26
I had a 303 with a shot out barrel. 303 surplus was cheap once upon a time. It's a roll of the dice. Most of the used old guns I buy are dirty and sticky like I swear nobody maintains their guns or even gives them a little oil before sale time. Had a couple black powder guns with rusted out barrels but that's just from lack of cleaning.