If you could only have one gun for survival what would it be, and why

[orygun]

There were several .308/12ga combos. The most common in the USA is/was Valmet. Valmet made some for Savage (rebranded as Savage) but you could not swap barrels on them. I think Winchester had one too. Then of course there were other euro combos I believe, but on the expensive side.

I sorta remembered then searched. It was a Baikal.

 

[belshawelk]

Either my Ruger Scout .308 or Marlin 338MXLR.

 

[wjv]

A semi-auto .22 magnum would be something I'd consider.
Depends on the type of SHTF.

Major civil unrest by BLM/ANTIFA/Socialist/Commies?

Chinese soldiers para-trooping into cities and towns?

A real pandimic (opposed to the current fake one)?

The advantage of a 223/5.56 is potential ammo availability.
I have ~4,000 rounds of .22mag. Even more of 223/5.56. But everything runs out. . .. eventually.

 

[Ranb]

12 gauge shotgun. There are insert available for various rifle and pistol cartridges.

 

[The Heretic]

12 gauge shotgun. There are insert available for various rifle and pistol cartridges.

The question is whether the inserts work to get a repeatable POI upon removal and reinsertion.

Also, the weight of the insert may be as much as having an extra barrel to start with.

 

[Ranb]

True, but I could still go with a 12 gauge pump or a break open single shot with a double barrel. https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/chi...fiber-optic-sight-black/FC-8053670716353.html

 

[AshWilliams]

My trusty Draco SBR.

 

[Member 34319]

Suppressed 22lr.

Don't be heard. Don't be seen. Don't be dead.

 

[OldBroad44]

The question is whether the inserts work to get a repeatable POI upon removal and reinsertion.

Also, the weight of the insert may be as much as having an extra barrel to start with.

I haven't seen anybody even give a group shot with these inserts. I suspect they are too erratic to be useful except at ranges so short as to be impractical, at least for the conversions to rifle or handgun calibers. The conversions from 12 to smaller gauge may be more useful, but really only to allow use of smaller gauge ammo in a 12 gauge barrel.

 

[The Heretic]

Ok. Changed my mind.

With an AR-10 lower, you can get a 12 ga upper (Genesis Arms), a 5.56 upper (at least if the lower is a Colt LE901-16S or maybe a Unitah, maybe others) and a .308 upper, and maybe a few others.

Having a rifle that can shoot 12 ga, 5.56x45 and 7.62x51 would be enough - even if it meant swapping out the upper and maybe buffers/springs.

 

[bentoncity]

A bow & arrows. Powder, bullets, primers not available but nature provides the material for me...

Dan

 

[308]

Suppressed 22lr.

Don't be heard. Don't be seen. Don't be dead.

Exactly. And one could pack 5k rounds easy. Not to mention, if used correctly, one could retrieve the weapon of choice from the less fortunate.

 

[Member 52301]

CZ 457 Lux 22wmr

CZ 457 Lux 22lr

CZ 457 Lux - CZ-USA

The 457 Lux has crisp iron sights and a European-patterned stock.

cz-usa.com

My firearm choices or only having 1 or 2 guns in a SHTF situation have changed over the years due to where I have lived, the terrain, boonies - farm/lake land, remote mountain area butt up to wilderness, building a home 'in town' and living here for now, moving to a different state for retirement, arthritis, old accident issues, age and no longer owning or shooting handguns.

I do not 'reload' and I never did. I no longer shoot CF firearms too. My husband does but I am speaking for myself now.

Basically, even though we have RF (22wmr and 22lr) ammunition on hand and we do NOT plan on bugging out or ANY of that STUFF unless there was a fire or flood - we are NOT planning on WW3.

And if I could no longer shoot a firearm or if I CHOSE not to shoot any longer due to any physical ailment, I would NEVER - EVER be without several quality made, name brand, fixed blade knives and a few axes and 'hawks.

Old Lady Cate

 

[Member 75076]

It really depends on the scenario. If we're talking total end of the world - the obvious choice would be an AR in 5.56 and a Glock 19, due to availability of parts and ammo. Your fancy smancy AUG or Tavor ain't worth bubblegum if it breaks down and you can't find spare parts for it.

If we're talking trapped in the mountains after taking a wrong turn down a logging road - then I'd want a nice bolt action in something like .308. In that situation I think 4 legged predators would be my concern.

 

[Member 52301]

A bow & arrows. Powder, bullets, primers not available but nature provides the material for me...

Dan

This too even if I do not have these tools. I do not plan on using them but it is a wise decision for many people.

After a firearm or in place of a firearm, if need be, I would NEVER EVER be without several quality made, brand name, fixed blade knives, a couple of axes and a few 'hawks.

A good fixed blade KNIFE and a good AXE would be on the top of my list.

I am totally covered in those areas big time. (So is my husband.)

Cate

 

[Longwalkhome]

A bow & arrows. Powder, bullets, primers not available but nature provides the material for me...

Dan

Bows and arrows worked so well for the American Indians Just hope you never get hurt and lose the use of one arm or hand. Folks that choose tools that require both hands to operate limit their abilities...in my opinion.

 

[308]

Bows and arrows worked so well for the American Indians Just hope you never get hurt and lose the use of one arm or hand. Folks that choose tools that require both hands to operate limit their abilities...in my opinion.

I watched Dances with Woofs the other day and those Indians could drop a Tatanka with one arrow shot.

 

[Longwalkhome]

I watched Dances with Woofs the other day and those Indians could drop a Tatanka with one arrow shot.

From a horse at 35mph with hair and dust in their eyes.

 

[bentoncity]

Bows and arrows worked so well for the American Indians Just hope you never get hurt and lose the use of one arm or hand. Folks that choose tools that require both hands to operate limit their abilities...in my opinion.

Pretty much applies to having a pistol, rifle...etc. But if there's no ammunition available? I reckon I could swing/use my rifle/pistol like a club with one arm, providing I could get close enough & didn't get killed by an arrow. Sorry..I couldn't resist..

Dan

 

[Andy54Hawken]

A bow wouldn't be a bad idea...
If I had to use one...it would be my 58# Osage Long Bow....
I shoot it well and have no that worries it wouldn't serve.
Andy