r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 18 '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

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/AromaticAutomatic Sep 22 '22

I’m new to all this as I just got my license and I’m looking for some suggestions from the community on what to buy. I have a gun safe from my grandfather but nothing to fill it with. I’d like a nice .308 bolt action something that’s reliable and accurate I like the look of modern rifles but I’m open to wood options as well and surplus rifles. I’m also looking for advice on semi automatic rifles for target shooting and range shooting when I eventually find and join a range. I realize there’s not a lot of options for semi automatics anymore but again I want something reliable. Thanks in advance!

(Sorry if this is the wrong place to post)

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u/NAVI12IJ Sep 22 '22

I will soon buy the FX-9 non-restricted. It's a pistol caliber carabine and fonctions a bit like an AR. It's the only one I know that hasn't been banned by the OIC. I've watched a couple reviews and it's not the most reliable. The first rifle I bought was a 22LR semi auto. (savage 64F) and it's quite nice to shoot. It has no recoil. My father in law gave me an .243 rifle for hunting and I like it as well.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 22 '22

and fonctions a bit like an AR

Nope, other than bullets come out.

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u/NAVI12IJ Sep 23 '22

I ment it operate a bit like an AR... safety and charging handle are at the same locations, you can even put an AR trigger in it but it's not recommended. It has rails all around and it's a non-restricted.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 23 '22 edited Sep 23 '22

The reliability issues, steel and aluminum issues, and out of battery issue as reviewed by huntinggearguy seem to say do not buy.

A rifle operates with a locked bolt breach, this thing is straight blowback which is a bit iffy for the power of 9mm. You are relying on a heavy bolt and heavy spring to protect your face.