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/Holiday_Equivalent15 7d ago

I know you said .308 is pricey but I did purchase a Tikka T3x in .308 not long ago and it has been nothing but phenomenal. Super tight grouping up to 200+ yards (haven't been able to take it out further yet) with an action smoother than warm butter. It's *very* light as well, which is a nice consideration if you plan on taking it out hiking or hunting. I believe the T3x also has a .223 variant if you wanted to stick to the cheaper ammo. Can't speak to how good it is in that calibre but my own experience with my own rifle has made me a staunch believer in Tikkas. For a slightly higher budget, you'll have a rifle that I'm convinced will never let you down.

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u/z00animal 7d ago

I saw a video of a mythical t3x roughtech that was 16 inch’s. But no idea if tikka ever made one.

I held a .308 ruger scout gen 2 and kind of regret not buying it on the spot. It didn’t last long in the shelf.

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u/z00animal 6d ago

Oh looking at shot shells. It’s not as cheap as I thought.