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216 reviews from r/canadaguns, r/guns, r/22lr and 24 more subreddits
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#1
Ruger
4.9
(22)
"Get a Ruger 10/22 or a Mini-14 with wood furniture"
"Ruger 10/22"
"I'd vote Ruger 10/22 or Winchester Wildcat."
"If you don't have a 10/22 buy one. It is a very expandable platform."
"There are several sellers that have a *Ruger 10/22 WITH Scope* for less than the stated budget."
"Ruger 10/22, Savage 64 or the Wildcat if you are poor."
"10/22 is a good option, especially if you’ll be looking for aftermarket parts in the future."
"Ruger 10/22 Collector's Series #5 Model 31191."
"10/22 is the best option."
"I don’t think I could talk you out of the 10/22 and into anything else for that price point."
#2
Tikka
4.9
(19)
"Another vote for the Tikka T3X."
"T3X with YoDave trigger spring, takes about 10 minutes to install."
"Tikka T3x. Fantastic out of the box."
"Tikka t3x."
"Another vote for the t3x."
"Tikka T3X, Bergara HMR but I personally prefer Tikka T3X."
"In with the mandatory recommendation for a Tikka T3x."
"So many great options. Go try a few and see which one fits you the best. Tikka t3x..."
"T3x lite in .308 or .270. Stainless if you can swing it."
"A Tikka T3x with a Vortex scope would be a better option than a Cabelas package..."
#3
Savage
4.5
(16)
"Savage A22, BCA 201 (mine is awesome), Winchester Wildcat."
"I'm picking one up because it's the only lefty 22lr semiautomatic in that price range."
"Bolt action in .308, because you can afford to buy lots of ammo and get used to it."
"I just bought a savage 110 apex hunter in 7mm-08. Great accurate rifle and good for deer."
"Starting up, I bought a savage 110 with the scope from cabelas in 308..."
"I went for the savage 110 with the vortex scope combo. Great value for the money."
"I have a Savage Arms 243 and it’s worked great for me for a couple of years now."
"I bought my savage axis 30-06 a few years back came with a vortex scope."
"Semi auto: ruger
Bolt action: savage or marlin
Lever: Henry"
"My original plan was to go cheap with the Savage Mark II"
#4
Springfield
4.8
(9)
"Springfield M1A!!!"
"Springfield. It's my favourite"
"I can blast and kill in one shot pretty much every time with it"
"I love the Springfield..."
"Rolling Block is the best but Springfield is my personal favorite"
"I’m ok with springfield. That’s the only rifle I use…"
"Springfield 1873 :D"
"Springfield for no scope, rolling block for long scope"
"Gets the job done."
#5
Winchester
4.6
(7)
"A good quality, high accuracy bolt action rifle in .22 LR"
"I like my Winchester Wildcat better than my 10/22."
"Alternative (superior) choices, consider the Winchester Model 70 and Ruger M77."
"Pre-64 Winchester Model 70. Best .308 of all time in my opinion."
"Winchester wildcat 22 LR."
"I like the Winchester Wildcat. It's stupid light and the bolt locks back."
"The Winchester Xpert SR is a nice little 22LR bolt action."
#6
Bergara
4.8
(6)
"Bergara wilderness hmr in 6.5 prc is going to be my next rifle."
"Bergara B14 Ridge 7mm-08 with a Leupold Vx3 4.5x14x40 firedot scope."
"Look into Bergara and Tikka’s. I was fortunate enough to have friends that have either."
"Bergara."
"I have been researching for years about building a bolt action in 6.5 Creedmoor, but kept waffling back & forth about buying a Bergara HMR."
"Bergara BXR? MSRP is pretty well over your budget, but street prices are only a little over."
#7
Browning
4.8
(6)
"Browning T Bolt!"
"If buying new, Browning or Weatherby or Tikka."
"I'm personally a Browning X-Bolt fan boy."
"I bought the browning ab3 package in .270 with scope from cabelas."
"Just bought a Browning BLR Lightweight (lever action) and it is available in several calibers."
"A browning xbolt is a great gun."
#8
Vortex
4.5
(6)
"I’ve got a vortex crossfire II on mine, would definitely recommend."
"Vortex viper hd has my vote."
"Years ago I got a Vortex Sonora 4-12x44 and it has been excellent!"
"I’ve always gone with vortex on my rifles mainly for the warranty and they are good for the price."
"Vortex is making some really good scopes now, before that I got bushnell."
"Vortex rifle scopes are a good optic option."
#9
Howa
5.0
(5)
"Likely find a good deal on gunpost. Quick search showed a pile of decent rifles for under 1k."
"Howa, all day long. The howa 1500 is essentially a weatherby vanguard."
"Howa is your best bang for the buck."
"As everyone else has said - Howa Superlite, Ruger American Predator, and Savage Axis..."
"I believe the Howa Superlite .308 is one of, if not the lightest, .308 hunting rifles you can buy at 4lbs 7oz."
#10
WASR
4.0
(6)
"Wasr."
"Buy a wasr or WBP."
"Look at a wasr. Proven. Imported."
"WASR is better for modernization."
"Wasr or wbp."
"A WASR will take accessories made for the AKM."
#11
CZ
4.8
(5)
"Found the CZ 457 at a local shop. The wood, grip, and sights did me in."
"If you can find one, the CZ 557 is an excellent platform in all calibres."
"CZ makes the 600 American line that has the .243 option that comes with a threaded barrel."
"I compete with a CZ in a bravo and a Solus 6.5 in comp chassis, both are excellent platforms."
"CZ 512 is a very nice gun if you still can find it."
#12
Marlin
4.3
(4)
"Marlin 336s are very nice and infinite customization options."
"Something like a Marlin 1894 classic? Comes in .357 or .44."
"I have a Marlin 795 that I happen to like quite a lot but it's very much a dark horse in the category."
"Very reliable I love my marlin 336w."
#13
Weihrauch
4.7
(3)
"Probably the simplest, easiest to use, best magazine available for any PCP rifle."
"If you want something your son can appreciate one day the only real option is weihrauch."
"Most people would suggest a weihrauch but I also have good success with a cheap gamo speedster."
#14
CVA
4.0
(3)
"This is super overkill for rats, and overkill for rabbits, but will work fine for raccoons."
"My recommendation would be something like a CVA buckhorn magnum."
"I would say something like a CVA Wolf V2 or a Traditions Buckstalker would be your best bet."
#15
Rock Island Armory
5.0
(2)
"My Recommendation is the Rock Island TM22! They are regularly on sale at PSA for DIRT CHEAP."
"Rock Island Armory TM-22 in the AR style or the feather which is more M4 styled."
#16
Air Venturi
5.0
(2)
"I also recommend the Air Venturi Avenger in .22."
"Avenger was my first pcp and I absolutely love it."
#17
FX
5.0
(2)
"It's everything I've ever wanted in an airgun!"
"I use an FX Maverick VP .30cal to cull these oversized terrors."
#18
M1 Garand
5.0
(2)
"M1 garand from the cmp"
"M1 Garand is great. 1903, 03A3, or 1917 are great as well."
#19
N/A
5.0
(2)
"It's hard to beat 308. Shoots far, hits hard, ammo is cheap, readily available with tons of options."
"I hunt with a 30-06 and I love it!"
#20
Mossberg
5.0
(2)
"Mossberg MVP Scout. Small, light, and uses AR10 mags."
"I’d recommend getting a 12 gauge Mossberg or Maverick for now."
#21
M1A
5.0
(2)
"PTR91 and M1A SOCOM"
"Best in Rifle - M1A, preference wise Merciless or Diamondback depending on build and playstyle."
#22
Henry
5.0
(2)
"Get you a henry all weather 30-30."
"If you just want a fun plinking gun, the Henry H101 22 Lr lever actions are cheap and fun."
#23
Rolling Block
4.5
(2)
"Rare Rolling Block is superior, IMO."
"I use the rare rolling block rifle with high velocity rounds"
#24
Lancaster
4.5
(2)
"The most iconic cowboy/outlaw/gunslinger rifle!"
"I prefer using the Lancaster repeater"
#25
Mauser
4.5
(2)
"You kinda can’t go wrong with a Mauser IMO."
"Sporterised Mausers are a decent idea if you want to save some cash."
#26
Ranger
4.5
(2)
"Ranger for your rifle. Literally anything else in the small slot."
"Pick up the ranger 73c. Middle of the line bullet velocity, big ammo capacity."
#27
Lee Enfield
4.0
(2)
"Sporterized Lee Enfield in .303 brit."
"A Lee Enfield is common for people in my area."
#28
AR-10
4.0
(2)
"AR-10."
"Just get some sort of AR10 for easier parts and magazine availability."
#29
Liberator
4.0
(2)
"Tenderizer is amazing and i use it very often."
"Adjudicator or the liberator penetrator, im not sure if the name of the second one is properly written in english."
#30
WBP
4.0
(2)
"Just buy a WBP or Zastava it’s worth the money man."
"Wbp. Nicer than a wasr, more easily customizable than a zastava."
#31
Umarex
4.0
(2)
"Umarex Origin .22 and the money saved you can get a ton of pellets and nice scope."
"I absolutely adore my unarex Gauntlet 2 so far."
#32
Leupold
5.0
(1)
"In comparison to my mates scopes it’s the ducks nuts hahahaa."
#33
Rossi
5.0
(1)
"Rossi RS22, its the cheapest option, like ~160$, but very reliable."
#34
CMMG
5.0
(1)
"I love the cmmg 22lr kit far more than my 10/22."
#35
Howa, Ruger, Savage
5.0
(1)
"Howa Superlite, Ruger American Predator, and Savage Axis (I or II) are all solid budget friendly buys."
#36
Litchfield
5.0
(1)
"The best REPEATER in my opinion is the litchfield and evans repeater."
#37
PTR
5.0
(1)
"If you want cool factor, a PTR-91. Nothing beats the ol’ HK slap"
#38
CMP
5.0
(1)
"If you don't have a Garand and like 30-06 you should get one from the CMP."
#39
Kimber
5.0
(1)
"Kimber Hunter. 5.5 pounds. Mauser action. Thing is awesome."
#40
Ohio Ordinance
5.0
(1)
"Get an HCAR from Ohio Ordinance."
#41
Gali
5.0
(1)
"Gali ace gen 2 of course in .308"
#42
Maverick
5.0
(1)
"Is it good for home defense? Absolutely."
#43
Huben K1
5.0
(1)
"If buy once cry once is your thing, then it’s a rifle you won’t regret later."
#44
Daystate Huntsman
5.0
(1)
"I would rank Daystate as the best made conventional PCP: easy to service and solid quality, great accuracy."
#45
Silverback Tac41 Polymer Sport
5.0
(1)
"Its cheap, and performs like their top tier siblings!"
#46
Tavor X95
5.0
(1)
"Tavor x95 is excellent. It's what I use as my bedside gun."
#47
Mossberg 500
5.0
(1)
"A 12 gauge shotgun like the Mossberg 500"
#48
CZ Scorpion
5.0
(1)
"PCC.... CZ Scorpion. I did alot of research, and bought 10+ firearms... wish I had started with the CZ."
#49
James River BM59
5.0
(1)
"James River BM59. An American clone of the Italian BM59, which is a modernized M1 Garand."
#50
Henry Lever X
5.0
(1)
"Henry lever x in .410."
#51
Ruger Precision Rimfire
5.0
(1)
"I've really enjoy my Ruger Precision Rimfire."
#52
ARP
5.0
(1)
"ARP-9 is what I went with and have no complaints."
#53
6 Creedmoor
5.0
(1)
"I bought the 6 creedmoor comp rifle for my daughter Saturday night for $1450 at midnight."
#54
Zastava
5.0
(1)
"Just get a zastava m70 they’re sexy asf and built like a tank."
#55
NTW-20
5.0
(1)
"Will one shot (headshot) basic infantry from across the map."
#56
SR-1
5.0
(1)
"I loved the Oh Carol when I first got it back in the day straight 🔥 but now that's I've seen a lot others. I'm loving the sr-1."
#57
AR-61
5.0
(1)
"Try the AR-61 Tenderizer. Fires fast with low recoil and a good scope."
#58
Maven
5.0
(1)
"Maven RS1.2"
#59
Scorcher
5.0
(1)
"Imma recommend the weapon i run. while not in the assault rifle section. it does act like one."
#60
Diana
5.0
(1)
"I have my Diana mod. 34 for 20 years now, it’s still in pristine condition."
#61
Laser
5.0
(1)
"Laser Garand"
#62
M1
5.0
(1)
"M1 Garand, Laser Garand. I tried it out with my last Minuteman playthrough and it fit so very well"
#63
HW
5.0
(1)
"Lighter and laser accurate."
#64
FWB
5.0
(1)
"FWB300s if you can find one in decent condition and price."
#65
Gauntlet
5.0
(1)
"I just picked up the gauntlet 2 SL30 combo with a scope."
#66
Tenderizer
5.0
(1)
"Tenderizer for accuracy and Adjudicator for bigger punch."
#67
Scythe
5.0
(1)
"The Scythe is in a very good place right now."
#68
Benjamin
4.0
(1)
"The Benjamin bulldog is a solid contender at around 200 foot pounds you can even take deer sized game."
#69
AR
4.0
(1)
"Just buy an AR10 and slap some wood furniture on it."
#70
AK
4.0
(1)
"An AK-101 (5.56 AK). Classic, old, still ammo for it for decades to come."
#71
Marauder
4.0
(1)
"I really like my 0.25 Marauder."
#72
AR-15
4.0
(1)
"Get an AR-15 upper in 6 ARC."
#73
Remington
4.0
(1)
"A buddy and I have Remington Model Sevens."
#74
Lahti
4.0
(1)
"I heard the Lahti L-39 is great for white tails."
#75
SIG
4.0
(1)
"SIG cross is great for 6.5."
#76
Stevens
4.0
(1)
"Look into the Stevens 334 in 6.5 Creed if you’re planning on only whitetail hunting with it."
#77
6mm ARC
4.0
(1)
".243 is a nice cartridge."
#78
Nikko Stirling
4.0
(1)
"Have a nikko Stirling which is great for 50yds which is what we mostly do."
#79
Browning, Marlin, Savage, Henry
4.0
(1)
"Something rimfire. Browning BLR, used Marlin 39, maybe the Savage Revel."
#80
Carcano
4.0
(1)
"The best RIFLE without the scope basically the same as a bolt acc."
#81
357 Magnum
4.0
(1)
"My vote goes to a 357 Magnum lever action rifle."
#82
AEA
4.0
(1)
"I have a .30 cal AEA challenger short barrel bullpup."
#83
Air Venturi Avenger
4.0
(1)
"My preference is .22 due to cheaper pellets/slugs, higher shot count, and can find pellets at Walmart/academy"
#84
Benjamin Marauder
4.0
(1)
"I am a fan of the Benjamin marauder guns, and have two of them."
#85
Remington 700
4.0
(1)
"I have a Remington 700 & Browning ABolt both in .243. They're both solid options."
#86
Browning ABolt
4.0
(1)
"I have a Remington 700 & Browning ABolt both in .243. They're both solid options."
#87
Ruger American Gen II
4.0
(1)
"Bolt action Ruger American Gen II are cheap, accurate and come with threaded barrel."
#88
CVA Cascade
4.0
(1)
"Heard good things about CVA cascade."
#89
Zerotech Vengeance
4.0
(1)
"Zerotech vengeance. ~400 when I got mine on my 22."
#90
Ruger M77
4.0
(1)
"I use a Ruger M77 .270."
#91
Ruger American Predator Gen 1
4.0
(1)
"I have a Ruger American Predator gen. 1 in .223."
#92
Cimarron
4.0
(1)
"I would definitely recommend .357 chambered rifles."
#93
Rimmed Cartridge
4.0
(1)
"Any rimmed cartridge, I would suggest a double over a bolt gun for reliability reasons."
#94
TC
4.0
(1)
"Look into a TC Compass. Great rifle at a really great price."
#95
Avenger
3.0
(1)
"Avenger runs $350 and has a 25 version."
#96
500 Jeffery
3.0
(1)
"Depends on the bolt gun, seen a 500 Jeffery blazer have a catastrophic malfunction."
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