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/Response-Cheap Jun 20 '26

I mainly shoot .22 and a bit of 12 gauge. I have a cz457, a lil badger, a tm22, a Benelli supernova, and an SKS. .22 is cheap and plentiful. I shoot it the most. I can shoot off my back deck, but I try not to drive the neighbors wild with the 12 gauge and 7.62.

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u/Massive_Expression_2 Jun 20 '26

I still have a cz457 on my shopping list. What barrel length and optic on yours?

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u/Response-Cheap Jun 20 '26

Mine has the 20" barrel, and I've got a Vortex Copperhead 3-9x40 on it. Thing is an absolute tack driver. Definitely grab one, you'll love it!