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

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/[deleted] Oct 01 '22

Hi everyone, I’m looking to get my first .22 rifle. Looking for advice.

I’m looking most closely at the Browning BL 22 Lever Gun. I’ve never fired a lever gun before but from videos I’ve seen they look insanely fun to plink with! I like the cool, old-school mystique of them too.

I’m hoping to join a local shooting range when applications open next spring. The gun will mostly be used for affordable sport shooting at the range.

Is the Browning a good choice? Anything else I should be aware of? Thanks all!

EDIT: could I hunt grouse with a gun like that?

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u/obliviousmousepad Oct 01 '22

Seems like a heck of a lot of cash for a first .22. Maybe look at the Henry’s for half of that?