r/canadaguns • u/Feisty-Confusion-356 • 25d 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/pooshlinger 25d ago

Sks 100%
Affordable ammo and its so much fun
Just dont get rinsed online for one

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u/Memorywipe 24d ago

How do you avoid getting rinsed? Looks expensive everywhere

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u/pooshlinger 22d ago

You really cant but ive seen the odd russian go for 8-900 where most i see are around 1200. Still a rinse either way. May aswell save up for a mk15!