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/IronLover64 Apr 03 '26

Airsoft GBBR

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u/theawesomedude646 Apr 03 '26

honestly? manipulation drills with a GBBR then actual range time with an SKS might be the closest you can get.

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u/comitthedog Apr 04 '26

If your willing to source and pay a lot, and want realism, you could source a G&G C7 and convert it to GBBR. Itd be hard and expensive but it could work. The only benefit is having official markings on the receivers

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u/FuzzyLampShade Apr 04 '26

There’s an airsoft sks coming to the market soon