Ultimate SHTF Rifle
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SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
JeepDriver
Self confessed gun snob
That would be a 'because I can' purchase anyway. It has no real use.
100 rds of 7.62 on tap would just be a cool option.
bulletbill
Agent provocateur
Easy, the one I have with me when tshtf.
1st Batman w/ Keaton and Nicholson
"where does he get all these wonderful toys"
smokey
2A TEACHER
- Jan 31, 2008
- 31,589
marlin 25mn. after the elections we never had a shtf scenario...could anyone find ammo? imagine something actually happening. a backpack could easily carry thousands of .22 mag and it's still got the punch to get food or drop a person. (handgun would probably be most practical for self defense still in an environment of not knowing friend from foe and needing mobility and the ability to appear unarmed)
Rattlesnake46319
Curmidget
FAL or derivative. Ammo availability and reliability are good. Weight's a factor, but I'll accept that for the larger round and longer barrel.
OTOH, the AR manual of arms is second nature at this point. This may take some thought.
OTOH, the AR manual of arms is second nature at this point. This may take some thought.
Calengor
wishes he were spike
Umm, 5.56 will go though a car just fine, maybe not a thick tree. 7.62 isn't going to go through the engine block either.
wjt1169
Active Member
I'm gonna chime in and say an LMT piston AR with a Trijicon 1-4x scope. There's nothing you couldn't do with it, and with little cleaning required, and no batteries for the optics, you could go for a long time...
gunrunner
New MK12 Mod 0 Fan
Definitely my M4. Glock 22 for secondary. If i could get to my weapons in said SHTF scenario. But if all i had on me was my G27, i think i could do some real damage with it at short ranges. The only problem with the shoot someone and take their weapon thing is that not all of us take care of our weapons. That's right i said it. Now of course i'm not talking about any of us here. But i have heard tale of folks that never clean any of their guns.(throws up in mouth
) So i suppose you would have to be kind of "selective" about that.
) So i suppose you would have to be kind of "selective" about that.
SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
BlueHeeler
Ultimate Member
Who needs a rifle? I am going to SCARCQB's house.
SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
Who needs a rifle? I am going to SCARCQB's house.
C'mon over, but bring some ammo.
Also, Don't forget to call CrazyAl... We can always use the 60. lol
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BlueHeeler
Ultimate Member
C'mon over, but bring some ammo.
Also, Don't forget to call CrazyAl... We can always use the 60. lol
Ammo I have.
I think my SHTF rifle would be a 10/22 just for the fact it is possible to carry so much ammo.
SCARCQB
Get Opp my rawn, Plick!
Ammo I have.
I think my SHTF rifle would be a 10/22 just for the fact it is possible to carry so much ammo.
In SHTF, I'm more concerned about surviving the first wave of hungry, panicked driven , unprepared masses ( Zombies) that are armed with most likely a rifle or handgun of military caliber.
I'll worry about hunting later.. It is the 2 legged predators that is the biggest threat to safety and survival of my family. the 22LR, while being practical for a long term post apocalyptic situation and to get there... one must survive the first few weeks of an apocalyptic event. The 22LR just does not inspire confidence in a SHTF application. If it cant take down deer... It will have a hard time taking down tangoes.
IMO, a SHTF rifle should be of Military or Police caliber.
It is also disturbing to know that most American households... only have Three days worth of food and water stocked up. A majority of American are 9-meals away from anarchy.
BlueHeeler
Ultimate Member
I think a .22 is lethal enough to survive for a few weeks. Most people do not even have guns. There is always the 12g for back up.
BlueHeeler
Ultimate Member
I watched part of The Colony. It was funny most of their problems could have been solved with a gun. Hunting/food - solved with a gun. Attacking invaders - solved with a gun. Starting a fire - gun powder.
On second thought the Mosin Nagant would also be good. It has adequate knock down power for hunting anything and it is long enough with the bayonet you could defend all corners of your hovel from a central location. Ammo is heavy though.
doneyd67
Active Member
Here's a question if there ever was a case that you had to bug out when SHTF has anyone determined where would they bug out to? as if different location meeting or rally location...
