r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 25 '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/papaknowsit Sep 27 '22

As a new shooter, I am looking for opinions on a firearm for target shooting. I am not a hunter, just a plinker. I have purchased a few revolvers (2×.357 and 1× .45) and now I am looking for a long gun that would be fun on the range. Any thoughts? Opinions? Guidance? Thanks for your help.

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u/ggdrguy Sep 28 '22

Look into 22 or pcc’s for fun target and plinking.

Gsg16 and 10/22 are most popular semi auto for 22

Ruger also makes the pc carbine and fx9 are the most popular options for that. 9mm blowback semi autos

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u/BillionNewt Sep 28 '22

If you care about accuracy right out of the box, I would suggest a cz 512 for semi auto, and tikka t1x, cz 457 varmint/mtr for bolt action. These are good 22lr options. Only get a 10/22 if you're willing to upgrade parts later on. It can get way more accurate with stuff like kidd or volquartsen barrels but is not great for target shooting right out of the box. In my humble opinion

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u/Ordinary-Commercial9 Sep 28 '22 edited Sep 28 '22

Cz457 or Tikka T1x are two excellent options for precision 22LR's. People are literally shooting these rifles out to 200-300m nowadays.

Picked up a Cz457 mtr xrs 16" myself a few months ago, the thing is absolutely gnarly in terms of both accuracy and (in my opinion) looks. I had been heavily leaning towards the Tikka but had a CZ pop up locally and I now cannot recommend them enough.

Edit: PM'd you a photo of my Cz457 mtr xrs 16" 🤤

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u/papaknowsit Sep 28 '22

Not really sure. I don't need top end stuff, and I try not to buy junk. Whatever that equals, that is what I save for.

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u/papaknowsit Sep 28 '22

Well, as I said, I am new to the sport. SKS? What's that? Asking for a friend. lol.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 28 '22

Cheap semiautomatic military rifle.
wiki SKS
/r/sks

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u/_Connor Sep 27 '22

Lever action in .357 if you don't care about ammo prices and want to keep most of your firearms in the same caliber family for convenience.

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u/jx84 Sep 27 '22

I’d recommend a .22 rifle like a Ruger 10/22 or something similar. Perfect for plinking and ammo is cheap (relatively). Also easy to introduce new people to since there’s very little recoil.