Hello Jim, i would suggest a refurbished russian SKS cal 7.62x39mm. They are non-restricted, semi-auto and cheap. you can buy them online. do a search on google. they are very beautiful too!
I just bought one myself!
Hey the good news is if you get something that takes AR mags, you can get and use those ten round LAR mags, with ten rounds to shoot at a time instead of five. LAR mags are considered pistol mags so it's a legal loophole in Canada
CZ 858 is a good choice. I had one for awhile and loved it.
I'm pretty sure the only AK variant we can have here in Canada is a Valmet m78. You can get them that fire 7.62 x 51, or 7.62 x 51. I think I have seen a few custom job ones that fire .223. These rifles are expensive. All are over 3 grand. But they are non restricted.
Hi Jim thanks for the friend request. I have seen a few of your posts and thin you are very level headed, I'm glad to add you to my friends list. Look forward to reading more of your thoughts.......Tammy
Hi Jim. I appreciated the conversation also. It's always good to be able to take an look at things from other people's perspective, even if we don't always agree with it.