r/canadaguns • u/z00animal • 8d ago

Buy recommendations Shotgun or rifle

I have many 22lrs now. Trying to decide if I should get a short barrelled shotgun (less than 16 inch) or a 223/5.56 centre fire (308 is a consideration as well but ammo is pricey) and of course 16 inch or less. I have a thing for short barrels.

Use would be almost exclusively at the range. I don’t hunt but the thought of having it in the wilderness is intriguing.

Help me decide please. Would be a first for a shotgun. I’ve had centre fire rifle before but gave it to family and can’t get it back.

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u/Whispersfine 8d ago

I’m surprised and disappointed that you didn’t even think of Sks at all.

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u/z00animal 8d ago

I forgot to add if it’s a rifle bolt action and if it’s a shotgun pump. The sks is with the family and they won’t give it back lol

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u/Whispersfine 8d ago

All good. I’m just teasing you.

For range only I’ll probably look at the mossbergs. Maverick if you are short on the dough and 590 shockwave if you really want to go pro.

A bolt 223? I will choose a Howa on a tight budget. If you have a deep pocket, you’ll like tikka. Smooth like butter, accuracy is dead on. Ruger American Gen II is also nice but not as smooth at all.