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/swift_gilford Jun 24 '26

The main use I’m looking for is coyote and deer hunting as well as a lot of target shooting.

because of these two game animals on a single rifle, check your caliber restrictions in your province. I'd argue 6.5cm would be the perfect fit, a t3x (lite, roughtech or similar) would work very well for this.

edit: if you can use .308 for coyotes in your province/wmu that is also an extremely valid option; i cannot as someone in Southern Ontario so 6.5cm is arguably the next best option.

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u/klipper76 Jun 24 '26

Hold up. Why can't you use a .308 for coyotes?

(Other then: Because it's not allowed)

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u/swift_gilford 29d ago

In Southern Ontario the maximum caliber allowed for Coyotes is .275.

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u/klipper76 29d ago

Huh. Thanks