r/canadaguns • u/ThatBigFuckoffTree • Aug 08 '26

Buy recommendations Manually operated .223? T3X Varmint, Henry Supreme, CZ 600 Trail?

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I had an semi-auto .223 that got banned. I have a few hundred rounds of FMJ ammunition. I bought a Tikka T3X Lite Stainless to shoot it as a target rifle. But the lite barrel heats up too much for repeated shooting. I see the Varmint Stainless is on sale at Bass Pro and was thinking about upgrading. But on second thought, I don't have access to a range greater than 200yds anymore, and I have a CZ 457 and Viper PST for the precision shooting experience at those distances. So now I am considering a manually operated repeater with a shorter barrel for shooting in the woods, shooting Tannerite, maybe deer hunting with the right ammo (I am on Vancouver Island, the Blacktails are tiny, and it is legal here)

TLDR Should I go with the CZ Trail, the Henry Supreme, the T3X Varmint or something else?

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u/Acc4Wtf Aug 08 '26

None, get the new Taipan Evo Scout. 12.5" stainless steel barrel, AR compatibility, pump AND side charging.

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u/Bull-RunTheJewels Aug 08 '26

I like this answer. It depends on what you are using it for. That tikka varment is going to be very accurate. You can always upgrade it to a better stock as well

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u/Acc4Wtf Aug 08 '26

100%. I found the t3x varmint to be unwieldy, perfect for benchrest though. Lever is my least favourite action and I've heard the CZ Trail's wobbly stock ruins accuracy. Love the CZ otherwise, I've tried the Alpha and Ergo, both were fantastic.

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u/Bull-RunTheJewels Aug 08 '26

I really like my Henry supreme. I want a taipan scout but I already have 2 Turkish semi autos in 223 and will be getting a Makasi and a Carmel. Doesn’t make sense. What I really want is a cool gun in 308. Semi auto would be ideal but I am eyeing up a MRA Maverick. If I could Tacticool a Browning BAR or a Benelli R1 I would go that route for a cool 308 semi auto rifle. Can’t find any furniture for either.