r/canadaguns • u/Roofincold • May 30 '26

Buy recommendations First gun

Got my pal a few months ago and I’ve been scared to buy my first gun, then finally at a Canadian tire, a very nice dude spent some time and went over a bunch of them with me.

I want to get a Mossberg 590A1 Compact, out of all of them it felt natural and very nicely balanced.

I am planning a trip to the range (never owned a gun, shot one or been close to them other than gaming ).

Anyone have any inputs about it ? I am going to be 3-4 times a year at the range and then going hunting. I am not crazy into guns, but wanted something decent and based on the seller this is the best bang for my buck.

Thank you!

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u/GinnAdvent May 30 '26

I would probably get a 22lr, Ruger 10/22 to get the basics.

Then a shotgun, 590A1 is nice. But I might get Churchill 612 Pump Shotgun w/ Pistol Grip Stock to start with. It's cheap, compact, and has pretty good reviews.

Then the SKS, coz, every Canadian firearm gotta have them.

Then I would probably end with a Tikka bolt action chamber in .308 or 6.5CM. Pair it with a decent scope for hunting need.

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u/Stryker1-1 May 30 '26

I miss the days of 300 bucks got you an SKS and a crate of ammo to go with it.