Which rifle would you keep in this SHTF scenario?

[Hueco]

there's just something about blunt force weapons that thrills me.

That's what she said.

 

[3putts]

My Marlin 1894 in .357 Mag and an old Ruger Security Six, same caliber. One caliber for both. Inside 75 yards the marlin could take small (up to deer size) game, if need be.

 

[oldbrass]

My rifle is a marlin 336 chambered in 30-30, so that's what I'd have. Not a combat/assault rifle by any means but it works and ammo is readily available

 

[rupey7]

10/22 and M1A Scout.

 

[globiejam]

I'd agree with with a 10/22.

I'd have to go with an AR 223/556 though. Ammo is more plentiful and AR parts are everywhere if the need ever arises. Won't be able to reach out as far as a 308, but for hunting, it would do just fine (in a SHTF scenario situation).

WTH? Automag(a) and done.

 

[Ura-Ki]

FN/FAL, AR -15 SBR Suppressed with
22 LR CMMG drop in conversion, 1911 10mm auto, 1903-A4 Stalking Rifle!
Im bugging in unless its absolutely untenable, then its the FAL and 1911 to go!

 

[jyuzamas]

First ask your self how long SHTF will last and how long do you want to last if it is that bad. If I only had one rifle my choice would be an AK or .308 Scar, M14, AR you get the idea. It all about penetration when it comes to the end.

 

[No_Regerts]

I'd keep a 300 Weatherby and a bunch of ammo loaded with 125gr Ballistic Tips and do only head shots. Announcing my presence with authority.....





Or not!

 

[Xaevian]

Yeah, the agression ends immediately after watching the closest accomplice's head explode. Lol.

 

[CountryGent]

Yeah, the agression ends immediately after watching the closest accomplice's head explode. Lol.

What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up with results!

 

[Ura-Ki]

I'd keep a 300 Weatherby and a bunch of ammo loaded with 125gr Ballistic Tips and do only head shots. Announcing my presence with authority.....





Or not!

At close to 5000 FPS, it wouldnt just turn the head into a Canoe, it would make a really neat purple spray in a 50 foot pattern!

 

[MikeE]

I took a survival course once. At lunch one instructor showed us his SHTF set up. In the trunk of his car: shot gun, case of whiskey, box of cigars. I think some condoms were invoked too, but memory is hazy.

 

[DunRanull]

I dig the war club - nice job, there's just something about blunt force weapons that thrills me.

I likes me an aluminum baseball bat. Thought about drilling some screws into it and sharpening them down to points.. decided not to cuz if God forbid push came to shove it would possibly be interpreted as malice aforethought or something...

 

[OldTengu]

Either an AK or AR in their standard calibers, as parts are easy to obtain and/or fabricate.
Would also consider a 12 gauge pump, as ammo is plentiful and varies greatly, as another member stated.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

But of COURSE, Andy-- We would have expected no less and would have been disappointed had you chosen otherwise! Very nice looking rifle there.. Did you build it?

Thank you ,
While I have built or re-built a few guns...this one I did not build.
It was made by Loren "Doc" Brown...in 1997...I bought new then and have shot it almost exclusively since then.
It has a 36 inch .54 Orion Barrel with a 1-72 twist...
A Ron Long Lock...
And a hand made walnut stock , made from a local tree that was struck by lightning...
Below is a picture of Doc....
Andy

 

[CountryGent]

At lunch one instructor showed us his SHTF set up. In the trunk of his car: shot gun, case of whiskey, box of cigars. I think some condoms were invoked too, but memory is hazy.

I can dig it.

 

[DunRanull]

Either an AK or AR in their standard calibers, as parts are easy to obtain and/or fabricate.
Would also consider a 12 gauge pump, as ammo is plentiful and varies greatly, as another member stated.

Your choice of the AK is a good one, using the original ammo.. a choice I would make as well- BUT FOR the long term (or even immediate) availability of spare mags and com-bloc ammo. It all has to be imported... I do like the AK a lot and it wouldnt be easy leaving mine behind..
I'd pack an FAL or H&K 91 if they and their ammo werent so heavy for an old geezer to hump... now if we were holed up in place or nearby, no problem..
The 12 ga or even a 20 gauge pump has a lot going for it- ammo availability, ease of use, and various roles depending on ammo type and barrel.. their downfall is limited range, limited ammo on board, slowness to reload, and weight of the ammo itself. I got pretty good qualifying with both buck and slugs even without rifle sights while I was a patrol officer at a large rural mtn park. Since we were given some leeway, I had an 870 set up with tritium sights for night work. when I retired the shotties I had provided followed me home and one sits at my bedside...
::::sigh:::: so many guns, so little time!

 

[Tony617]

Didn't read the thread, but AK47

I really like my AK47 but if SHTF I would take AR since ammo would be easier to find

 

[CountryGent]

Karl evidently thinks go Kalash after SHTF.

 

[GWS]

I'm always curious about finding ammo post SHTF. What store won't already be picked over? Whose stash will you find? Are you going to be a raider?
I just want to know where all the easy to find ammo I keep seeing mentioned is going to be.