r/canadaguns • u/MasterpieceWise7742 • Jun 24 '26

Buy recommendations Best “do it all” rifle

I’m looking for advice on the best rifle for doing a bit of everything. The main use I’m looking for is coyote and deer hunting as well as a lot of target shooting.

I totally understand everyone is going to have a different opinion on cartridge but I’d love to hear what everyone thinks for my situation.

I currently own sks and a 10/22.

Let me know your thoughts! TIA

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u/FroBro243 Jun 24 '26

Bolt action .308Win is probably your best "do-it-all" rifle. I'm partial to the Tikka T3x myself, but there are plenty of good options on the market.

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u/mischling2543 Jun 24 '26

Hot take but .308 has been made totally obsolete by 6.5cm

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u/CattleNatural5964 Jun 24 '26

There is no do-it-all rifle; regulations say you must buy a minimum of five, but preferably seven. It’s tough, I know, but that’s just the way it is.

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u/mischling2543 Jun 24 '26

No argument there. 6.5cm bolt-action, 12 gauge, .22, SKS, and dealer's choice for the fifth

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u/Lumindan Jun 24 '26

357mag / 38 SPL lever imo

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u/MEmERDuDe21 Jun 25 '26

I got that, but I have 2 semi auto 22s and a bolt action, and for 12 Gauge I got a shorty pump and a semi, savage 110 predator bolt in 6.5cm, sks, Henry big boy brass .357, started buying at 17, it's been about 2 years this hobby is pricy