r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 07 '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/OntarioGunEnthusiast Aug 11 '22

I passed my CFSC and CRFSC exams almost three weeks ago. I haven't even received my exam results yet so I'm assuming I won't get my RPAL before spring 2023, or if I'm lucky in winter 2023. My original plan was to start with a 22lr pistol and get into target shooting, something I have been thinking about for over 20 years. Now with this stupid bill C-21 I think it's not gonna happen. I'm really aggravated. I've been thinking about starting with a 223 rem bolt action because the ammo is cheaper and I'm gonna need lots of it for practice. Any thoughts?

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u/Kise93 Aug 11 '22

You can also get a 22LR bolt or semi-auto for practice. Lots of great ones out there

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '22

Also ruger makes a American Ranch gun in 7.62x39 which you can buy in bulk.

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u/OntarioGunEnthusiast Aug 11 '22

How common and easy to find 7.62x39 cartridges are? I don't know much about it.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '22

Super easy my friend. You can usually find them about 35c a round.

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u/Critical-Raccoon-473 Aug 11 '22

Cabelas usually has a sale on new factory x39…right now it’s 9.99/ box of 20 w/ free shipping. You can buy crates of surplus for cheap too

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u/OntarioGunEnthusiast Aug 11 '22

OK I see it's AK-47 caliber.