r/canadaguns • u/Massive_Expression_2 • Jun 20 '26

Misc The lies that we tell ourselves

Well, I grew up on the prairies. Guns were a tool, but I was always fascinated by my dad's Marlin .32 Winchester Special, Savage 99c .243, antique shotgun, and .22s (Cooey, Savage, etc).

I freed up a lot of time for shooting a few years ago, and got my PAL. Told my spouse that I " just want a .22 and a 12 gauge".

Fast forward to today and I'm 5 calibres and 5 digits deep, with 5 actions in this hobby. And I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. 😁

So here's the question: how many of you had a similar experience? And how many are happily shooting 2 calibres and loving this sport/hobby?

Get out and shoot safe this weekend.

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u/EnglishmanInMH Jun 20 '26

I was only going to get a .308 for hunting. Then I had to get a .22 LR for the kids, then I had to get a Lee Enfield cos I'm Bri'ish, then I got into Coyote hunting so I had to get a .223 Semi, then Justin banned it so I had to get a .223 bolt, then I remembered I was in Canada so it'd be rude not to get a lever gun. And having typed all that I realise I dont even have a shotgun so I should probably rectify that omission... 🤦‍♂️

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u/No-Night-48 Jun 20 '26

You have so many more you need to buy...