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/ReturnOk7510 Jun 24 '26

Laughs in 7mm-08

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u/GodsGiftToWrenching Jun 25 '26

Man 7mm-08 is a laser beam and a wicked deer round. 7mm-08 and .270 winchester are essentially the boomer version of 6.5 manbun

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u/ReturnOk7510 Jun 25 '26

Almost as much muzzle energy as 308, more past 300 yards, and shoots flatter than the Creed out to 400 or so.

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u/GodsGiftToWrenching Jun 25 '26

Not quite true for the 7mm 08 although it is a bit flatter shooting. .270 though your statement is 100 % true, and based on Federals website comparing berger .308 to berger .270, the .280 actually outperforms .308 in energy at 200 yards