r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 24 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/l05g Jul 24 '22

If you were in my situation, what would you buy next?

I'm a member at the PCDHFC. I've been shooting hand guns for a while - Beretta 96, S&W 686, and waiting for my new Walther PDP. Because I shoot hand guns, I go to Range 10, sometimes with a guest who does not have a PAL. I'm aiming to take the RUC soon so I can go to the other ranges.

I want to get into rifles now. The idea of learning to shoot long distances is really interesting to me. But i imagine when I go to PCDHFC, I would want to shoot a mix of hand guns and rifles - it's almost a one hour drive each way for me, so I want to get the most out of each trip.

So what do you think I should get next? I've been eyeing the Ruger PC Carbine or the Ruger Precision Rifle (22LR). Both of these I can shoot at Range 10 and the lower ranges when I get my RUC, right? Or should I get the Ruger Precision Rifle in 308 or 6.5 creedmoor?

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '22

What distance are you looking to shoot "long range"? The general consensus of long range is 1,000m+. You would need a very good full power rifle for that. No 22lr, no 5.56Nato. You would be indeed looking at .308win or 6.5 creedmoor. If you are thinking of 100m or maybe even 200m, 22lr could indeed work.

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u/l05g Jul 26 '22

Good to know "long range" means 1000m+. I definitely don't mean that. I can dream, but I'll be surprised to hit something at that range. Lol.

I was just referring to longer than my typical hand gun range. Maybe 100m? 200m? I'll work up to 1000m one day, I hope.

Thanks for your input!

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '22

Me too. I never really shooting past 100m.