r/canadaguns • u/Benefit_Waste • Apr 08 '26

Misc Multi cal rifle benefits ?

Looking into mutli cal rifles. Never owned one a couple questions

Whats their benefits ? And how does “multi cal” work? (Wasnt sure which flair to use)

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u/NeruLight Apr 08 '26

“Sub caliber” firearms have existed since the 1800s. You put an insert into the gun and it can shoot a different round. If I were buying new I’d look at the Chiappa ones because although they are a bit pricier they have longer barrels (and rifled) and will presumably be a bit more accurate. The only reason I got into them was to experience shooting unusual calibers, like say 10mm, without needing to find a whole gun. It’s fun in a sense but also a bit messy. The shooting experience is like any other single shot break action. The accuracy is just okay at very short ranges.