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/Rewindonemoretime Jun 20 '26

I heard guys always talk about the Canadian trio, Sks, 12g pump, and a 22LR. So that’s what I started with, and I’ve only bought new firearms in those calibres.

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u/FenderFanatic Jun 21 '26

SKS is slowly fading from that trio. At this point there are many better options at the price range most SKS are in unless centerfire and semi auto are a necessity. Wish we could go back to when you could buy them by the crate for a dime a dozen.

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u/Rewindonemoretime Jun 21 '26

Lack of options for semi auto centre fire definitely worked its magic for the SKS price that’s for sure. I wish I could go back and apply for my PAL in 2010 instead of waiting an additional 14 years I missed almost everything.

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u/FenderFanatic Jun 21 '26

Me too. I got my pal in 2022 and my rpal in 2024 and I've missed a lot of awesome stuff. I wish I could get a Beretta 92, a 45 Colt single action, and a 44 mag double action.