r/canadaguns • u/True_Picture_2692 • Aug 12 '26

Buy recommendations First advice

Any recommendations for a first gun
I love the look of tikka ace game .223 look but the 24 inch barrel seems way too much for range shooting max out at 200 yard. And I just can’t find anyone sells the 20inch version. Any other good option without spending more than $2k that’s within the tacticool feeling

Thanks.

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u/Lego_Kode Aug 14 '26

So here's a question, aside from the rifle- what is your budget for accessories? What is your budget for shooting? How much shooting do you want to do? 

I was looking at getting a 223 as my first rifle because I wanted a practice rifle with cheap ammo. 

I actually ended up going with a 22lr. Specifically a cz457. 

The good ammo (not match ammo) is about the same price as the super cheap 223 ammo. (Eley Club vs Remington Bucket of Bullets)

I can shoot way more with the 22lr than I could with a 223. Plus, it's actually kind of easier for long range practice. For example, if i shoot 22lr out to 50 yards, thats similar ballistics to a 270win out to around 200 yards. So you can practice in a smaller space.

On top of all that, if you ever want to go rabbit or squirrel hunting, you won't turn it inside out like you would with a 223.

Recommendation for tacticool: Tikka t1x ace target CZ 457 LRP

Or buy a base model and get one of the base MDT Chassis.

That being said, I don't think you can go wrong with tikka in any case. 223 is a popular caliber for a reason. So if that's what you want, and you don't think 22lr is a good fit for you, totally makes sense.