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/isanthrope_may 27d ago

Don’t forget your Hunters ed course.

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u/Booj52 27d ago

I really do need to reup on it, took it 6 years ago now and finally I’m able to get out and about

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u/GreenMan165 22d ago

I don't know if it's the same where you are as in Sask, but here a hunter's guide is released every year with all the regs, including changing ones, that you can keep on your phone to reference and is in general good to read through to be able to follow.