This is a fun article that kinda eludes to the idea of a "one gun" to own. I disagree with a few of them but mostly agree with the rest on their list. All of these guns offer some kinda hunting discipline certainly, but aside from the fact that technically -any- gun (caliber) can be used for hunting, something... in my biased opinion when I think of hunting in general im more of a medium or big game hunter than a small game or bird hunter (if your gonna live off the land with one gun, fill that freezer...).
For that reason I "half" disagree with the AR15 in 556 as ideal for big or even medium game hunting caliber. There is no question on its defensive purpose, and it makes a great varmint/predator rifle but a marginal deer caliber... it could be done though and have no issues with those that place their shots on deer size game. (Technically they shoulda suggested the AR in .223 for any hunting purposes as there are more ammo options better suited for both hunting and defense...). It would make a great "ranch rifle" though, its sort of right in the middle of things hunting wise. Now if they listed the 6.5 Grendel caliber they would have a true dual role AR15 platform.
Im also not a shotgun person so my bias will show here..., though they are essential for bird hunting obviously I just prefer something else for defense than a bird gun length shotty.
The 5.7x28mm (Ruger 57) would make a good squirrel pistol but thats too limited for me to consider a hunting caliber, not a fan for the caliber otherwise.
The rest I agree with, especially the Henry lever gun which IMO lever guns are the first true "assault" rifles and are awesome for old school self defense as well as hunting. That Henry rifle is truly set up for both hunting and self defense just right. If I had to own just one rifle for hunting and self defense it would probably be a lever gun... (or an AR10 platform).
enjoy and discuss... what would be the best one gun for both hunting and self defense?
For that reason I "half" disagree with the AR15 in 556 as ideal for big or even medium game hunting caliber. There is no question on its defensive purpose, and it makes a great varmint/predator rifle but a marginal deer caliber... it could be done though and have no issues with those that place their shots on deer size game. (Technically they shoulda suggested the AR in .223 for any hunting purposes as there are more ammo options better suited for both hunting and defense...). It would make a great "ranch rifle" though, its sort of right in the middle of things hunting wise. Now if they listed the 6.5 Grendel caliber they would have a true dual role AR15 platform.
Im also not a shotgun person so my bias will show here..., though they are essential for bird hunting obviously I just prefer something else for defense than a bird gun length shotty.
The 5.7x28mm (Ruger 57) would make a good squirrel pistol but thats too limited for me to consider a hunting caliber, not a fan for the caliber otherwise.
The rest I agree with, especially the Henry lever gun which IMO lever guns are the first true "assault" rifles and are awesome for old school self defense as well as hunting. That Henry rifle is truly set up for both hunting and self defense just right. If I had to own just one rifle for hunting and self defense it would probably be a lever gun... (or an AR10 platform).
enjoy and discuss... what would be the best one gun for both hunting and self defense?
The 8 Best Hunting Guns that Double as Self-Defense Firearms
hese guns are built for hunting and self-defense
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