r/canadaguns • u/Uncle_Ted_1942 • Jun 01 '26

Buy recommendations Good folding/backpacking guns?

I like spending time in the forest and I work (well, I would work, if there wasn’t a recent huge budget cut) in the forestry industry. With that in mind, I always considered getting a nice compact gun to stow away in my pack for peace of mind, ease of carrying, and maybe some spontaneous hunting.

I know of the Chippa Little/Double Badger, as well as the Mossberg Shockwave, Savage 24 and 42, and various other Turkish sloppers, but I was curious if there were any other options any of you would recommend?

New, used, antique, doesn’t matter much, just something nice that folds up compactly, but ideally stays in one piece. I have an old takedown Remington Model 10, but it breaks down into two pieces and takes a few minutes to put together which I find less convenient.

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u/VitallyRaccoon Jun 01 '26

I can second the CZ600 trail. I'm a helicopter pilot and carry one as a survival Rifle in regions where big bears are not a problem. If you're in bear Country it's 12 guage or nothing. But a CZ600 in 223, 6.5g, or 7.62x39 are all viable choices in areas where you're not expecting to get run down by a grizzly. 

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u/Uncle_Ted_1942 Jun 02 '26

I’m in the maritimes ,so the meanest predator I have to worry about are bobcats, and the biggest is a black bear. I’m not SUPER worried about attacks, I’ve had run ins with both of those critters and if they aren’t skittish then a loud bang usually makes them run the other way

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u/VitallyRaccoon Jun 02 '26

Absolutely. And even soft point 5.56 is reasonable enough against either in a pinch. Even if it doesn't quite qualify as an ethical hunting round.