r/canadaguns • u/EI_CEO_CFT • Apr 03 '26

Buy recommendations Legal rifle most similar to C7/AR15?

I know legal is in the title and I'm begging you guys not to let this devolve into a conversation about legislation; I just want something I can take up north to fuck around with in peace. Onto the post.

I'm in the CAF and my unit doesn't get as much time as I'd like with the rifles. Before that gets sensationalized, I'm not in a trade where thats as relevant anyway - however when we go on tactical exercises I don't like having to take a minute to remember my stoppage drills, field stripping, etc. I'm looking for any rifle, any calibre, that functions the same way as the C7. I know I could get an airsoft clone but I'd prefer to have something that fires. Of course, anything closer to 5.56/.223 Remy ammo would be nice, but Im looking for the cheapest thing that works and fires real ammunition and is legal. Any recommendations are appreciated!

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u/TheEverElusiveSasq Apr 03 '26

Your best bet is probably the MRA Renegade in .223, it’s a spring assist-straight pull unfortunately but aesthetically it looks like an AR15 and someone correct me if I’m wrong but I do believe it uses a standard AR BCG. I do know it uses standard AR mags and accessories.

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u/number75 Apr 03 '26

It does not use a stndard AR BCG, the MRA BCG has been modified to accept a bolt handle.

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u/EI_CEO_CFT Apr 03 '26

Thankyou, MRA Renegade looks to be the most recommended here! Ill look into it.