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

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/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 06 '22

Start with a 22, learn how to shoot.
Maybe attend Mapleseed. Get some lessons and coaching.

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u/panzermeister36 Oct 06 '22

Agreed...you don't "get started with firearms" shooting past 500 yards with a full-power rifle. Start small, develop skills, once you're decently accurate at 200 yards then look into upgrading your setup and progressing further

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u/UnderstandingFirm432 Oct 06 '22

>500yds is a long term goal, something that I am working towards. I'll look into ~200yds first and then consider upgrading. In which case, any recommendations for around $600?

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u/panzermeister36 Oct 06 '22

I started with a .223 savage. Start at 50 yards, then 100, then 200...