r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 02 '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/layer11 Oct 03 '22

Anyone have any recommendations for models or brands for a person who is new to the hobby of collecting and target shooting?

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I'd like to start off with something that isn't going to be overpowered for a newbie, but also hopefully something that will remain useful throughout my life as a hobby target shooting weapon.

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I'm open to just about anything, although for target shooting I'm not so sure that I'll ever end up with a shotgun - probably just rifles and if I'm lucky handguns.

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u/StormChaser94 Oct 03 '22

A Ruger 10/22 is a good start off rifle that should last and doesnt have a huge price tag

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u/layer11 Oct 03 '22

Awesome, looks pretty good and Ruger is a name even a newbie like me has heard of, so it's kind of reassuring in addition to the recco.

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Thanks!

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u/cattabliss bc Oct 03 '22 edited Oct 03 '22

I read the same recommendation for a first firearm some years ago and wish I got one then. Prices only go up. I'm happy with my alternative 22 rifle (Rem 597) but the 10/22 receiver has a big aftermarket, allows a bit of modularity so you can have different styles of the same gun, with new goodies to buy and add to your rifle, even years on. Good pick.