r/canadaguns • u/Feisty-Confusion-356 • 24d ago

Buy recommendations First firearm recommendations

Hey folks,

I’m new to firearms and thinking about getting a used lever-action .22 as my first rifle. I like the classic style, the ammo is affordable, and it seems like a good way to learn the basics.

For someone buying their first gun, is a used lever-action .22 a good idea?

What models should I be looking at?

What should I check before buying used?

Any red flags with older .22 lever guns?

I want something reliable, safe, and fun to learn on. Not trying to overcomplicate it.

Thanks in advance.

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u/NEUMANN-METALWORKS Neumann Metalworks 24d ago

SKS is more suitable for learning "the basics" of gun ownership, especially cleaning and disassembly. It's price consistently goes up and there's always the ever-looming threat of it being banned. Better to get it earlier than later.

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u/Feisty-Confusion-356 24d ago

True, that particular reason is motivating me to start my "collection".

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u/NEUMANN-METALWORKS Neumann Metalworks 24d ago

You won't regret it babes

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u/Crimbosus 24d ago

I would go either with a Henry or Browning Bl22. A lever 22 is usually only tube fed and no sidegate feeding, so if your looking for that you might have to step it up to 357