survival rifle

[killstew]

Really a 20 ga? I can see the perks, however most people I know who carry on short trips will bring their side arm (whatever it is) & just a .22 rifle. I have actually been kicking around this question a little myself. I am a big fan of my M4, but not the best for a survival rifle. I had been thinking of carrying my little bolt action .22.

 

[Necrodamus]

The great thing about a 20Ga is its good for small game and it still has enough energy for defensive use with buckshot. Recoil is much more managable than 12.

 

[bradpierson26]

I sell a rosi 410/.22 combo and 20g/.22 combo for $119.99 OTD with a $20 mail in rebate.
i have sold 4 in 3 days. they come in tan, black and pink

 

[texastonydobbs]

I held the Savage 22lr & 20 gauge over & under this past weekend, to heavy.
I'd go with either a single shot 410 or 20 gauge

 

[glefic]

saw a rem 22lr/410 over under today but they want 360 for it. I would pay that for an springfield m6 but not a rem. BTW look up the springfield m6 it is sweet

 

[bmw4life1]

http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/v-shrake/m6.html if you could find one.

 

[Teague]

Take a Marlin 981T. It's a bolt action tube feed .22 LR. I love mine, and it's rugged.

 

[shotgunner11]

look at my screen name and then guess what my recommendation is going to be.

I personally would take a 12ga and my standard loadout of ammo that has everything from birdshot to buckshot to slugs.

A 20ga would most likely work just as well but I don't own one.

 

[glefic]

Well I made up my mind i found 200 bucks in my rain day jar. And got a good price on the remington 22 410 over under from my local gun shop. After reminding them of all the cash i drop there they hooked me up. Here is a link for it
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/combination_shotgun-Rifle/SPR94_specs.asp

 

[Bolt-action bultema]

Thats a beauty, the box lock should serve you well.

 

[kzooglock23]

Sweet buy. Nice choice. Good luck on your excursion.

SB

 

[Kbrasmodeler]

http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/v-shrake/m6.html if you could find one.

Been looking for that for years, off and on. Awsome set up, but damned hard to find.

 

[xbxb]

Marlin model 60 would be good or if you can find a used nylon Remington 66 that would be great.

 

[shermdo]

I think that a .357 or .44mag revolver would offer you a lot of flexibility as well as ease of carry. With either of these two versatile rounds you could actually carry 4 different types of round with you such as with the .357mag you could take along shot shells (small game), .38spl (small game), .357mag (med/lg game and personal protection), .357mag Buffalo Bore (lg game & Bigfoot protection). The .44mag offer similar versatility with the various .44spl / .44mag rounds. The ammo doesn't weigh a lot so you could pack an assortment.

I am a fan of Ruger handguns so my personal choice would be a GP100 or Redhawk with a 4 in barrel OR a Blackhawk if I was in a SA mood. I would favor a chest rig for carry either.

Sounds like a enjoyable and educational trip. Be safe.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I would get an AR-7 takedown survival rifle. It may not be perfect for every need, but they are just so much fun and handy to throw into a back pack. I'm a little vague on who makes them these days. I thought it was Henry, but here's a link that mentions Charter Arms. Anyway they weigh under 3 pounds and will float: http://10mmman.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/charter-arms-ar7-22lr/

 

[mitchshrader]

model 60 or the takedown version, the Papoose. Two days I'd haul extra food for, the rifle's redundant until you need it. Pretending will make you unhappy.

 

[jnanson]

Looks like a nice Remington. I carry a Browning 22lr that breaks down into two parts.

 

[Kbrasmodeler]

I think that a .357 or .44mag revolver would offer you a lot of flexibility as well as ease of carry. With either of these two versatile rounds you could actually carry 4 different types of round with you such as with the .357mag you could take along shot shells (small game), .38spl (small game), .357mag (med/lg game and personal protection), .357mag Buffalo Bore (lg game & Bigfoot protection). The .44mag offer similar versatility with the various .44spl / .44mag rounds. The ammo doesn't weigh a lot so you could pack an assortment.

I am a fan of Ruger handguns so my personal choice would be a GP100 or Redhawk with a 4 in barrel OR a Blackhawk if I was in a SA mood. I would favor a chest rig for carry either.

Sounds like a enjoyable and educational trip. Be safe.

+1 on this. My father in law had a BlackHawk in .357, with an exchangable cylinder that was 9mm. He could shoot .357 mag, .38 special, 9mm, and .380 auto out of one gun.

Of course, it got stolen.

 

[glefic]

I think that a .357 or .44mag revolver would offer you a lot of flexibility as well as ease of carry. With either of these two versatile rounds you could actually carry 4 different types of round with you such as with the .357mag you could take along shot shells (small game), .38spl (small game), .357mag (med/lg game and personal protection), .357mag Buffalo Bore (lg game & Bigfoot protection). The .44mag offer similar versatility with the various .44spl / .44mag rounds. The ammo doesn't weigh a lot so you could pack an assortment.

I am a fan of Ruger handguns so my personal choice would be a GP100 or Redhawk with a 4 in barrel OR a Blackhawk if I was in a SA mood. I would favor a chest rig for carry either.

Sounds like a enjoyable and educational trip. Be safe.

I would like to be able to eat the rabbit after I shot him

 

[oruacat2]

I love my Ruger 10/22, and count me amongst those who would like to see someone design a "survivor" stock for the thing. My god, I have a hundred different options if I want to turn it into a Mall Ninja carbine with folding-stock and a half dozen different toys dangling from it - but no one wants to utilize it as an emergency rifle?