Survival rifle

[K9 jake]

What's a good little survival rifle that's not too $$, but great to have in a survival situation?
I'm thinking some sort of a .22, but you tell me.

[lunchbox]

What's a good little survival rifle that's not too $$, but great to have in a survival situation?
I'm thinking some sort of a .22, but you tell me.

Well its hard to say. First off where are you? That has alot to do with picking a survival rifle. Secondly, if you use the search feature you will come across many great threads covering this subject, that can help you make your decision.

[K9 jake]

Thanks LB, I'm in the Appalachain Mtns of VA/TN/KY.
I'm looking at the air force pilots rifle

[lunchbox]

Thanks LB, I'm in the Appalachain Mtns of VA/TN/KY.
I'm looking at the air force pilots rifle

Cool, never used an AR7 before, so uanable to help you there. Just out of curiosity why the 22lr there many other good cals out there. I mean don't get me wrong, I grew up on a 22lr like many a country boy did, I guess what im getting at is what kind of survival situation are gearing towards? Good 22 for camping trips, or weapon that has to do it all? Many choices heres another one http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=RhtjHgNkwXQ

[K9 jake]

I'm looking at a small caliber packable
Hunting rifle for my 14 yr olds BoB

[lunchbox]

I'm looking at a small caliber packable
Hunting rifle for my 14 yr olds BoB

AR7, Ruger 10/22 takedown , http://www.ruger.com/products/1022Ta.../features.html the original takedown by Browning. All of these would easily fit in a pack.. My votes for the Browning Takedown (I've got one of the Belgium FN 1960s model), but the Ruger 10/22 has damn good design to follow.

[DTHN2LGS]

Savage Model 24, .22 LR barrel over a 20 ga. shotgun barrel.

Or, if you prefer more power, one in .223 Rem. over 12 ga.


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[Straight Shooter]

K9 jake-
Allow me to give my opinion.
I really believe a Ruger 10/22 will fill the bill. Its just a PROVEN, reliable
rugged design that has A TON of "extry's" out there. Ive have 2 now, I have had several, and it was my very first rifle when I was 8 or 9.
The two I have now, my original first rifle, and a 24" bull barrel target rifle I built back in '92, have so many rounds thru each, I will not post the amount here as to be called a liar. Ive kept track of the target rifle, and its still " fly accurate" at 25 yards after all the rounds its had thru it. Myself, I would not get hung up on the "takedown" aspects, but if thats what you want, again the 10/22 is there for you. Get a few 25-30 round mags, find out what ammo the gun likes...for me its generally been 40gr. lead ammo, and get as good a scope as you can afford, and imo, your set.
As for the AR 7. MY experiance with one, well, I dont HATE it.. but it is not what I would want in a true survival situation. Before buying one, get some trigger time with one. I think youll quickly realize the shortcoming of the rifle...bad trigger, 7 round mag...not very accurate...a "toyish" feeling, ect.
This all my personal experiances, ymmv. Good Luck!

[VooDoo6Actual]

I have & use this all the time.



A brick 550 rnds is > $20.00. Excellent system, low weight, compact & surprising accuracy.

I use MagPul BUIS w/ Vortex RDS. Light weight & tac driver.

http://www.pkfirearms.com/Ares_22_RCU/129/c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0kQxSPOP3c

here's a link to a previous post:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=102529

Shot placement is everything w/ this system.

[lunchbox]

I have & use this all the time.

A brick 550 rnds is > $20.00. Excellent system, low weight, compact & surprising accuracy.

http://www.pkfirearms.com/Ares_22_RCU/129/c


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0kQxSPOP3c

I want one.