What's your SHTF rifle ?

Mr.Blue · Feb 20, 2017

rfawcs said:
This article is available from several sources; I think it's the one you refer to.

https://www.oathkeepers.org/interview-with-a-bosnian-survivalist/

original? http://www.shtfplan.com/emergency-p...ugh-shtf-in-the-middle-of-a-war-zone_10252011

Thank you.

Bisleyfan44 · Feb 20, 2017

fabsroman said:
I started reading that, and said "I have too much work to do, I'll stop at bullet point 2." Nope. I ended up reading all of it. That really is the reality of it, and most people do not understand it.

Thanks for posting that. Now, I really need to get back to work.

Bisley, that was directed at you. I still have the e-mail notification and I am going to let my wife and siblings read it. Thanks again.

Mr.Blue said:
Where did he get that write-up from? I went to respond to it and it was gone.

Mr.Blue said:
No the post about the guy from Bosnia. It was about his experiences during the war there. The post appeared to be an excerpt from a book or article.

rfawcs said:
This article is available from several sources; I think it's the one you refer to.

https://www.oathkeepers.org/interview-with-a-bosnian-survivalist/

original? http://www.shtfplan.com/emergency-p...ugh-shtf-in-the-middle-of-a-war-zone_10252011

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?284956-Survival-in-Bosnia-A-Contemporary-Report

Here's the link to the post I posted earlier. After I copied the post here, I remembered a copyright rule here on MDS, so I took it down. But it is a great article with all sort of insights into trade goods, behavior, insights, etc. I love this article and really is relevant when talking about bugging in.

Vile Shadow · Feb 20, 2017

Fer zombies?

I want a good broadsword. No sound thataway fer bringin' more of 'em.

Fer Mad Max, or Red Dawn since ain't nobody brought it up, I'm goin' fer the AR.

jonnyl · Feb 20, 2017

Most likely my 14.5" AR. It's versatile because I'll be able to pick up either .223 or 5.56! If things got really bad I'd give the short one to my daughter, I'd switch to the 18", and put my wife behind the Mossberg.

PowPow · Feb 20, 2017

Something for everyone in my squad as ammo avails:

AR-15
M1A, AR-10
AK, VZ-58, PTR-32
4595TS Pro
PSL, Mosin
10/22, Mk22

And my 45-70 lever action when it needs to get really ugly. Then we go to the VEPR 12.

ARMatt · Feb 20, 2017

Boss94 said:
Well if you own 1 you should have the ammo for it. Would suck owning any gun and not have a decent amount for it. I believe the ss192 does a decent job of going through body armor. It is pricey. But once again you gto the gun you should have the ammo.

Well considering the scenarios excluding the bugging in, what happens if you gotta hump it with only what you can carry?
Once you're out that round you're out

Boss94 · Feb 20, 2017

I'm not bugging out lol .and if I run out I'm in trouble. I do have both a 5 ton and m35a3 to carry ammo if I need to. But no reason to go.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 20, 2017

In this congested urban hell hole there's no where to Bug-Out too.

Every road leading to anywhere will be gridlock. With unprepared idiots trying abscond with your preparedness.

Bug-In only. Shelter, food, generator, guns, ammo, grill, and tasty critters in the backyard.

Boss94 · Feb 20, 2017

iH8DemLibz said:
In this congested urban hell hole there's no where to Bug-Out too.

Every road leading to anywhere will be gridlock. With unprepared idiots trying abscond with your preparedness.

Bug-In only. Shelter, food, generator, guns, ammo, grill, and tasty critters in the backyard.

Agreed!!

nerfherder · Feb 20, 2017

Very good article, and this struck me: "If there is unrest, the government will seize all the registered guns. Never forget that."

I thought I read about mass seizures in New Orleans after the hurricane. Scary stuff.

Daveyboysmith · Feb 20, 2017

nerfherder said:
Very good article, and this struck me: "If there is unrest, the government will seize all the registered guns. Never forget that."

I thought I read about mass seizures in New Orleans after the hurricane. Scary stuff.

If memory serves me, some of the older members would tell you about rifles being collected during the DC sniper event to eliminate suspects.

Armadillofz1 · Feb 20, 2017

Daveyboysmith said:
If memory serves me, some of the older members would tell you about rifles being collected during the DC sniper event to eliminate suspects.

I know a MDSP sniper that was interviewed by IA (I'm assuming IA) because he was an avid 2A collector and insanely good shot. The whole "sniper" thing was so over blown. Some of their (Malvo's) shots were at *GASP* 75 yards or more... My 9 year old daughter can do better.

nerfherder · Feb 20, 2017

I was a police officer in the metro area during that time and didn't hear about any of that, but just because I didn't hear about doesn't mean it didn't happen I guess.

Daveyboysmith · Feb 20, 2017

nerfherder said:
I was a police officer in the metro area during that time and didn't hear about any of that, but just because I didn't hear about doesn't mean it didn't happen I guess.

Fairly certain there is an ancient thread somewhere on here about it. No first hand account from me. Just a recollection of reading it. I was a sophomore in H.S during it.

MikeTF · Feb 20, 2017

Daveyboysmith said:
If memory serves me, some of the older members would tell you about rifles being collected during the DC sniper event to eliminate suspects.

True! Lost an elementary/middle/high school classmate and friend during that time. The 20th year reunion was somber.

TheBulge · Feb 21, 2017

clandestine said:
DBAL?

OTAL

Its a good bit less expensive. The Surefire fills in as the IR weapon light.

Boss · Feb 21, 2017

Just included an AR15 into the SHTF rifle list. I honestly don't think you can have only one SHTF rifle. I think you would need 2 or 3. One for a defensive role and one for a small game hunting role (like a .22 or shotgun).

clandestine · Feb 21, 2017

TheBulge said:
OTAL

Its a good bit less expensive. The Surefire fills in as the IR weapon light.

knastera · Feb 22, 2017

Boss said:
Just included an AR15 into the SHTF rifle list. I honestly don't think you can have only one SHTF rifle. I think you would need 2 or 3. One for a defensive role and one for a small game hunting role (like a .22 or shotgun).

Agree. I think a rifle that gets you to 200-300 yards is important along with a carbine. I like my carbines and pistols to use the same ammo and mags.

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Melnic · Feb 23, 2017

Unless we are talking fallout, I"m sheltering in place.

You can't just have more than one!
1) AR
2) SKS
3) 308 Hunting Rifle
4) AR

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