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/iamadapperbastard Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26

.308 ammo is absolutely everywhere. It's cheap-ish and can and will dispatch anything you point it at on our continent.

If you're stretching out beyond 300 yards, there's better options. But I feel if you're stretching out over 300 yards you likely wouldn't be asking this question.

So my vote would be for a .308 bolt action. Pick your poison for brands. I like my CZ, I also have an old Winchester lever .308. I grab my CZ every hunting trip and it drives tacks.

Edit: I should also add that the .308 isn't considered a "barrel burner" so you could happily shoot that thing for years and thousands of rounds while some other calibers would have worn a barrel out long before.

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u/Iokua_CDN Jun 24 '26

Which cz 308 do you have?? I gave the older 557 model,  and I like it, but it's off course, now discontinued

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u/iamadapperbastard Jun 24 '26

600 Alpha

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u/Iokua_CDN Jun 24 '26

How is it??

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u/iamadapperbastard Jun 24 '26

I'm a fan. As with any rifle there's always the odd thing that you think could be better, but all in all it's a great rifle in that price range and I would have no hesitation buying another. Fit and finish are great, smooth action, well put together and fits me perfectly. I have a Vortex diamondback on it and that rifle is a consistent shooter all day long and the MOA guarantee lives up to the hype. I use 150gr Hornady American Whitetail through it- it was the best shooting factory load I found in my particular rifle and I like the 150gr as it's a good all around fit for my target species. I am anxious to throw some heavier bullets down range with it to see how it performs.

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u/Iokua_CDN Jun 24 '26

Awesome, thanks for the info on it!!!  If I get another bolt action, It likely would be the alpha, maybe in 6.5 creedmoor since I already have a 557 in 308