r/canadaguns • u/iKxml • Mar 24 '26

Buy recommendations Best 2 in 1 gun

What’s the best gun for someone who’s looking to have a good animal defence weapon in places like the Yukon and northern BC. But also fun at the firing range. I just did my PAL course recently I still have to wait until I actually can apply for it. But in the meantime I’ve been looking at guns for fun it seems like my best option would be a lever action rifle that’s 30cal or bigger or some kind of pump action shotgun that can shoot slugs.

Thank you

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u/Penguinbotxv Mar 24 '26

Nova 3 or Mossberg 590a1

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u/iKxml Mar 24 '26

The 590A1 looks pretty sweet lol thanks for the recommendation

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u/FD4L Mar 25 '26

The a1 makes no sense as a forest carry piece. Its just a thicker barrel meant for heavy sustained fire over the 590.

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u/Glockinmytacklebox Mar 25 '26

I carry the 590a1 as my bush gun. It’s a good workout 🏋️

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u/excellentiger Mar 24 '26

A 500 or 590 are lighter to carry long distance. The 590a1 14" would be alright though

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u/Accomplished-Beat779 Mar 25 '26

It is heavy. Nova 3 or a mossberg 500 is what I would look at. They feel different to operate so you should go see some in person when you get your PAL