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/GinnAdvent Jun 20 '26 edited Jun 20 '26

First time held a firearm at 2017, just a simple Mosin.

Then got the PAL at 2020 since nothing else to do coz lock down.

Then collection start to grow.

22lr 9mm 45ACP 7.52x39 30-30 7.52x54r 223 12 Ga .308 30-06 5.7×28mm 380ACP .38 spl 357Mag 44 Mag 7.62x25mm .303 7.5x55mm

Yeah I think I will stop for a while....that will last me 2 decades at least

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u/Massive_Expression_2 Jun 20 '26

15 calibres! Wow.

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u/GinnAdvent Jun 20 '26

Actually, I forgot to put down 223 and 12 Ga, so 2 more to the list. Lol

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u/Relevant_Diver_3228 Jun 20 '26

I dont see a 5.56 in there looks like its time for another one 

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u/GinnAdvent Jun 20 '26

Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to list 223/5.56 in it, lol.