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/Hot_Cheesecake_905 7d ago

What are you planning on using the shotgun for? Perhaps a Mossberg field and security combo for best flexibility. Semi-auto shotguns are also very fun too.

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u/z00animal 7d ago

Just range fun. Obviously I wouldn’t be shooting it 100 meters.

I’ve been eyeing a Mossberg 590 shockwave.