Suggestions for affordable but larger gun safes?

I want a compact, semi lightweight rifle for packing through the woods. I started looking at the CZ 600 Trail but after seeing some reviews decided I wanted a 16” barrel rifle with a folding stock. The Tikka T3X CTR in the MDT HNT26 chassis is what I think would fit my use case the best, but I can’t find one with a 16” barrel. Also the total for the chassis and the rifle combo is gonna be close to $4000. I could maybe go with a cheaper folding chassis that weighs a little more as long as it’s not too much heavier. Assuming I can even find a 16” Tikka.

The other rifle in 308 I found was the Ruger American Gen 2 Patrol (around $1000) which seems to have a heavier barrel but also does not fit into the MDT HNT26 chassis. So I would need to find a different Chassis.

Which then brought me to the Sig Cross which seems to be maybe the best bang for my buck ($2900) Checks a lot of boxes. It will not be as accurate as a tikka but it’s cheaper and also available.

Any recommendations for what I should do? I will probably use it at the range as much, if not more than hunting. I’m not gonna build a sick rifle and only shoot it a few times per year. I have other quality rifles in 223 that will be for range toys (cheaper ammunition)

Are there other 16” barrel rifles I should be looking at? Any other Chassis you can recommend? I really don’t want to spend more than $3000 for this gun but I will if I have too.

Thanks!

I have a gnarly astigmatism that impacts my ability to use dots. I've tried etched reticle prisms, but the ones in my budget are too bulky for my shotgun. I need something relatively small and low-profile.

I'm considering the PA x1 microprism with the green dot, but haven't seen reviews of it from people with astigmatism. Does anyone have advice on this unit?

I'm trying to keep my budget sub $400, which is why I'm not looking at fancy closed emitters or holographics. I don't have an Eotech wallet.

I'm considering getting one (I'm looking at the 612 with a 12" barrel) but I'm seeing mixed reviews everywhere. Not mixed in the sense they're mixed across the board, some websites they're rated extremely well and some are rated poorly. It makes me think either certain retailers mess with their item ratings, or their quality is truly all over the place.

Does anyone have one or know anyone who has one? What's your experience with them? $300 for something that always goes bang when you want it to would be a dream.

I don’t know how I stumbled upon these but I did. It seems sketchy I’m not sure it’s a good idea but it could solve an issue I’m having with my 10” Ege Levar12s.
So out of my 18” barrel 12 guage using a rifled choke tube I have great accuracy with repurposed target loads with hand made Lee 7/8 slugs but when I toss them in my 10.5 Ege with the same rifled choke it’s all over the map.
My best guess is with the shorter barrel it’s not getting a good enough burn and the blast is sending the slug tumbling? I’m not a ballistics expert. It goes in it goes boom it comes out. What ever else happens in between or after it’s beyond me. So this leads to my 2 questions has anyone tried one? And from what I can tell Lockhart tactical is a legitimate company I can trust?

Are they as bad to buy from as I've heard? I'm looking for a Henry long ranger in .308 for some moose hunting, and they're the only place in Canada I've found them in stock.

I currently store my ammo in a lockable container that hides it pretty good. I am building out a small 8x10 gun/hunting/fishng room. I am looking for something to store ammo other than ammo cans (locks cost too much to add to every one of them) that is nt insanely heavy (ie no safes) and is lockable. Any suggestions?

Just got my PAL today. So requisite which SKS to get post.

Cabelas has Chinese SKS with ATI stock for $700. $785 after tax if I go pick it up in store.

Canada's Gun Shop has a Yugo 59-66 for $850 +$15 shipping. No PST shipped to my province which saves me 7%. $907.67 total after shipping charges and tax.

Basic, matching SN, non French-tickler Chinese SKS $829. Same price as Yugo $906 after shipping and tax(also no PST).

I'm leaning to Yugo for the slightly more unique factor even though it's neutered (no grenade launcher or bayonet). I'm aware it doesn't have a chromed barrel.

Are there any others out there you guys would suggest? Is there anything wrong with the Yugo if I'm aware of the shortcomings?

I can't seem to find any wood stock SKS for less than ~850, and I don't hear great things about the ATI stocked guns that are only about $120 cheaper.

Anyone else pick up one of these switch-mode clones of the Benelli M3 Super 90, 12 ga shotgun on discontinued clearance? They are now priced $300 under the past retail price, selling on clearance (with lifetime warranty) from Tactical Imports for just $599 CAD.

I am really quite impressed thus far. By all accounts, the semi-auto mode has proven to be reliable with High Velocity bulk 1 Oz slug rounds as well as 00 Buckshot loads and even 5/8 Oz Birdshot rounds. For less lethal rounds and the like simply switch to Pump-Action Mode with a flick of the spring-loaded collar for manual operation.

I replaced my conventional fixed Buttstock for a Black Diamond brand M4 style telescoping length Buttstock with an adjustable Length of Pull. Much better fit! I also added an extended Bolt Release Lever and Charging Handle along with the factory-optional Picatin̈ny Top Rail. Last but certainly not least was a Mossberg 500 Bayonet Mount from Canadian Safety Source in NS, which clamped on perfectly to the Turknelli Magazine Tube....

This is a LOT of Shotgun for $600. A LOT of Shotgun. I highly recommend it at the current price point. Heck, buy two of them and keep one as a spare.....

Where are yall buying sks's these days? Everywhere seems to be rocket high, and as a first centre fire semi, I have to go SKS....

Based in Alberta

Very excited to make my first purchase! Looking for the black TM22 pro 16” barrel, anybody know of a store that either has stock now or is restocking soon?

My PAL/RPAL arrived last week - YAY!!!

Was thinking about picking up a used LR 22 bolt action rifle to get started...and save my $ for a shotgun and higher power rifle.

What are the good sites that I can search locally? Don't want to deal with mailed guns. Would want to drive to location, have a look at, etc.

Also, feel free to talk me out of this. Just figured there might be a few folks who have bought new and quickly moved on up.

As the title suggests I’m looking for a backpack size takedown for bear Defense, I work as a bush pilot and the 12ga keeps getting in the way when working.

Any suggestions?

^{I'm on the market for a new 308 win.}

^{If you had to chose 1, which one would you choose and why?}

Straight pull:

^{MRA Maverick}

^{Savage Impulse}

^{Beretta BRX1}

Semi-auto:

^{Benelli R1}

^{Browning bar}

Bolt:

^{Ruger American gen2}

^{Tikka T3X}

Pumps: I haven't looking into those yet. Not really a fan.

As the title says, what are your opinions on buying one vs just a regular one as the prices for the SKS-D's are crazy.

Looking for some opinions as I contemplate a second rifle or shotgun! Currently I only own a 1301 Tactical…. Uses are mainly range/targets and sporting clays.

I’ve been eyeing these few, would appreciate any opinions on any of these, or any other suggestions!

-590a1 class III (14”): I figure i might as well get the king of pumps, tried, tested, and indestructible. The 14” model is quite hard to find but I see them available currently at a couple retailers.

-Intersurplus shotgun for clays: I’ve been eyeing the Baikal O/U but I have no experience on the durability of these. Ideally I want something that will last me a while and can be fixed if needed.

-SKS. I’ve been wanting a French tickler but all that seems available now are the normal Chinese or the Russian models

-10/22 or TM22… I know I need a .22 but they are just less exciting overall to me compared to the above models

What are some reliable options for a lever in the $1000 range. Doesn't have to be tactical. I'm fine with traditional looks, or synthetic. I just want something reliable. I know $1000 isn't a lot when it comes to a lever action, so I'm not expecting a long list, or anything fancy. Suggestions?

I am located in Calgary, Alberta and want to join a handgun competition however I am uncertain about the requirements around it. My range is located in Rocky Mountain House and has pistol ranges I use often.

Am I required to be IPSC certified for all of the competitions? If so what if my range doesn’t offer this course. Where can I do it.

Ultimately I’d love some advice or even pay for some information as to how one goes about joining a league and shooting competitively.

Thanks ahead of time!

I am in the market for a TM22, and IRG sells it for 199 USD (271 CAD), which is much cheaper than the 399 CAD MSRP that other vendors sell it for. But IRG seems to more be an import business, and it is unclear if they keep any items in stock in Canada, or if every item is ordered and shipped from the States once purchased, causing a large lead time. I would love to save some money, but I don't want to wait for 2 months for my gun to arrive. Thanks for the answers!

Old and decrepit here, so it's getting tougher to hold a rifle steady and doesn't take long for the joints to pack it in. It's got me thinking about a tripod of some sort, to be used with 22's and a Henry Homesteader.

I see a couple different styles available; a simple yoke that requires you to provide additional support, and a locking clamp on a ballhead.

Care to offer your pros and cons on either system? The ballhead and clamp setup seems the clear choice for me but is significantly more expensive so I'd love to hear from someone who has tried them. Any adverse effects to the firearms after longterm use of the vice setup?

BOG DeadShot and DeathGrip are readily available in my area, any insight on that brand and those products?

I recently picked up a Chinese unissued SKS and now I’m thinking about getting one more firearm. I can’t decide if I should grab another SKS and throw it into an aftermarket stock, or just go with a TM22.

I won't be going to the range much, probably only a couple times a year, so it’s not like this will see a ton of shooting. I also don’t have space (or really the need) for a bigger collection, so this would be my last one for a while.

Price-wise, the TM22 Feather is the cheapest, the Pro is somewhere in the middle, and a second SKS with mods would easily end up over $1000.

If TM22 then which one? the feather, 16inch or 18in pro model?

What would you do in my situation?

Has anyone had experience with RITON scopes? Looking at getting a 1 Primal 4-16 (unsure if I want to spend the extra on a 3primal) for the gen2 ruger American 5.56 I’ve been waiting on (sent to warranty upon arrival) since February.
My other scopes are sig sauer tango 4 on a semi, vortex on the 308 or a 3–9 luepold I had to shim to get zerod on a bolt 22lr.

Does anyone what happened to Derya TM22s in the style like the ones in picture 1? I haven't been on here or looked around at gun stores in about a year. Last year I remember looking at them, was thinking of getting one but never did. Now the only ones I can find are the ones in the 2nd-4th pictures. I personally don't like the one that doesn't have the guard (rail? not actually sure what the proper name is) all the way down the barrel, or the feather. The last picture says it is a Derya TM22 Flash? Does anyone know what is different with that one than the originals in the first photo? Are the ones in the first photo still on the market and I just can't find them?
If any has some info on this, it would be appreciated.

Hey all. I haven't bought a rifle in years, and I've recently been bit by the Lever action bug. I have never owned one before, nor have I ever fired one, but given the current available rifles, this one appeals to me. I like that it's mag fed, and is available in both 223/5.56 and 300blk as well as that it takes stanag mags.

I'm a left handed shooter, so I'll have to move the rifle away from my face when I cycle the action. I learned that the hard way with a T97 years ago which threw hot brass a long distance and into my face at high velocity). I don't see that as an issue here, but let me know if I'm missing something. If it is an issue would something like a Rossi R92 be better?

I would probably add black furniture and a top rail to the rifle. Who's making aftermarket stuff for these?

Thanks!