r/canadaguns • u/Jazzlike_Dingo_9960 • May 20 '26

Buy recommendations Help me with lever action Rifles

Hey everybody, im kinda new to owning guns, been around them all my life, but im in a pickle. Im looking for a decent lever rifle mainly for target practice, im looking for something bigger than a .22 but dont know if I need to go up to a 30-06 or 308 just yet. Any recommendations what to get in canada. Have a few shotguns and a .22 already. Thanks

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u/BuyRelevant1000 May 20 '26

This are pricey rounds for target practice. And if you're going to be shooting lots of rounds for target practice, you want a thick barrel. Which levers don't have. You can get a 223 lever, or a 6.5 (great long range round) in a BLR or Henry. But they are hunting guns, after a few shots your barrel is gonna get hot, and accuracy will drop dramatically.

I got a 6.5 lever so I can hunt while it still being more compact than my bolt gun, so better in the bush for quick follow up shots.

I think a 223 would be ideal, affordable ammo, but just understand after 3 shots you're gonna have to let it cool. This is why heavy barrels are so ideal if you're gonna be shooting lots of rounds. 

Hope that helps.