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Interests => Living Off of the Grid & Survivalism => Topic started by: BlueStateSaint on September 23, 2012, 06:34:58 AM
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I got this article off of SurvivalBlog. They got it from the American Rifleman website.
MY DISASTER GUN
If you had to choose one gun—and only one gun—to get you through a disaster (be it traditional or zombie-related), what would it be? If you could have one firearm (that’s realistically available) to protect yourself, your family and your assets, what would it be and why? Here are 10 choices made by some of the editors and contributors in NRA Publications. What would you choose? Let us know.
The link is: http://www.americanrifleman.org/GalleryItem.aspx?cid=22&gid=198&id=1770
I'd like to add that the last one should be a traditional flintlock . . .
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The author's right about most people thinking short-term survival. Long term, after the looters have left you alone (what's left of them after you've unleashed your SRM shotgun on them), I would like to have a good recurve bow along with a firearm. You can find (and carry) multiple stings for them, and when bullets run out, you still have resources to make arrows. In fact, that's a skill I might want to learn anyway.
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I just have a 9mm pistol.
I would like a shot gun, and maybe a long rifle, but for now this will have to do,
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Mine has always been my good old Savage mod 24 22 mag/.410 over under. I can bug out with a very good assortment of ammo and be able to kill anything. Enough ammo to last a long, long time in just my pockets!
Now if a zombie attack were to be on the menu that mini gun and an endless supply of ammo sounds like fun!
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Got a few of those. :naughty:
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In the event of a disaster, and I had but one gun to choose, it would be a wheel gun in .357. I don't see the need for a long gun because I'm not going hunting. "Disaster" suggests short range needs only. "One gun" requires reliability semi-autos don't always have.
Now if survival is factored in after a disaster, then I'd like to have my sporterized M96 Swedish Mauser back.
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In the event of a disaster, and I had but one gun to choose, it would be a wheel gun in .357. I don't see the need for a long gun because I'm not going hunting. "Disaster" suggests short range needs only. "One gun" requires reliability semi-autos don't always have.
Now if survival is factored in after a disaster, then I'd like to have my sporterized M96 Swedish Mauser back.
One gun: Remington 870 12 ga pump shotgun with 20 inch Rem-Choked barrel and rifle sights
(http://www.dunhamssports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/0203910305114supermagcombo.jpg)
Two guns: The Remmie, and a S&W Model 686, .357 Magnum, 6 inch barrel
(http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/26249.jpg)
Three guns: Add a Springfield Armory M1A
(http://www.doublediamondtactical.com/m1S.jpg)
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My "survival gun" will be a .22LR long rifle. I really need to get my finger out of my arse and do the paperwork for it as I planned on it being my christmas present.
I won't pimp a particular breed of rifle - that's up to user discretion.
Reason :
Ammunition portability, diversity and availability.
You can carry years worth of rounds for it easily in a backpack or belt pouch. There are many types available in many different velocities and projectile types, including shot shells.
Expecting to be able to acquire ammunition or reloading components in a disaster situation could lead to "having a bad time". Making a consistent and effective blackpowder - even assuming you've a source of suitable potassium nitrate is harder than it sounds.
A well placed shot from a decent loading will drop pretty much any game you're likely to encounter. We used one to kill a beef not so long back, and that sucker went down like a sack of sand with a single shot to the head. If you're hunting for meat - you need well placed shots.
I can also pretty much guarantee you that any unarmored goblin / zombie / etc will suddenly remember a pressing appointment elsewhere should they catch one through the head or chest.
The 22LR is cheap enough that you can practice with your weapon as often as you like without breaking the bank so that you will be able to make those precision shots , and decent quality rifles can be had for affordable prices.
Most of you are in the US as well - so you can pick up a handgun chambered for the same round as well for close quarters use.
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My "survival gun" will be a .22LR long rifle. I really need to get my finger out of my arse and do the paperwork for it as I planned on it being my christmas present.
I won't pimp a particular breed of rifle - that's up to user discretion.
Reason :
Ammunition portability, diversity and availability.
You can carry years worth of rounds for it easily in a backpack or belt pouch. There are many types available in many different velocities and projectile types, including shot shells.
Expecting to be able to acquire ammunition or reloading components in a disaster situation could lead to "having a bad time". Making a consistent and effective blackpowder - even assuming you've a source of suitable potassium nitrate is harder than it sounds.
A well placed shot from a decent loading will drop pretty much any game you're likely to encounter. We used one to kill a beef not so long back, and that sucker went down like a sack of sand with a single shot to the head. If you're hunting for meat - you need well placed shots.
I can also pretty much guarantee you that any unarmored goblin / zombie / etc will suddenly remember a pressing appointment elsewhere should they catch one through the head or chest.
The 22LR is cheap enough that you can practice with your weapon as often as you like without breaking the bank so that you will be able to make those precision shots , and decent quality rifles can be had for affordable prices.
Most of you are in the US as well - so you can pick up a handgun chambered for the same round as well for close quarters use.
Funny that you should say this. Gun Digest has, in their latest web edition, an article which says exactly what you're saying, with an emphasis on the weight of the ammo.
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That's why I chose the mod 24. I can also hit birds in flight. A big plus when hungry. 100 rounds of .410 don't take up to much space.
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Got more than one to choose from;
Savage Model 99C .308 with 2X7 Scope
Springfield 30.06 with iron sights [was dads sporterized 1908 end of WWII sold to troops]
Ruger .44 Mag handgun with 6 1/2 inch barrel [single action][with loads I use, I can handle to 90-100 yds]
{6 Ft drop at 100 yds}
Taurus Judge - shots .410 shotgun shells, and/or .45 long rifle bullets
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.22LR is my choice. I have a Marlin with scope, H&R revolver and a Ruger with an additional Magnum barrel. Just need to find a place to shoot the things, short of joining a gun club or make pals in the country with lots of acres.
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45 acp, got a Smith but I want a Kimber.
I only want to shoot stuff once.