r/canadaguns • u/Booj52 • 27d ago

Buy recommendations Mav88 or Ruger 10/22

I have a spare bit of cash I’m looking to spend on a small game gun. No one in my family hunts or even owns a gun, so I have no one to ask in person unfortunately.

A 10/22 and a security/field combo for a mav88 both cost around the same and I eventually would like to own both, which one would give me more utility for game birds and rabbits?

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u/FD4L 27d ago

There are some areas that don't allow .22 for birds so check your local laws before you decide.

12 gauge is the most versatile cartridge in the world but if you want to set up a rabbit shoot or hunt beyond 40 yards, a 22 is the way to go.

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u/Booj52 27d ago

I did not know that, thanks for saving me from a potential fine

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u/FD4L 27d ago

Again, check your local laws. Some places its ok. Here in NS, birds need to be take with an arrow or with shot, single projectile firearms are prohibited for birds.

I think its mostly based on population density vs the size of hunting areas. You just know some yahoo is going to see an airborne pheasant and rip a magazine of .22 into the sky trying to hit it.