Best non-res SHTF gun?
- Thread starter Slowbalt
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Hi:
I think the point on the thread is best non-restricted - because many don't have restricted or prohibited guns to begin with. So if you don't have them before something happens - you're not likely to get your hands on one afterwards...
Best choice would be something that every other hunter has ammo for. You could always barter for more. SO that would likely be the major hunting calibers (.30-06, .308, shotgun rounds, .22). Really just about anything that YOU have with LOTS of ammo for (like 7.62, .223). Or have all above just in case.
KB.
I think the point on the thread is best non-restricted - because many don't have restricted or prohibited guns to begin with. So if you don't have them before something happens - you're not likely to get your hands on one afterwards...
Best choice would be something that every other hunter has ammo for. You could always barter for more. SO that would likely be the major hunting calibers (.30-06, .308, shotgun rounds, .22). Really just about anything that YOU have with LOTS of ammo for (like 7.62, .223). Or have all above just in case.
KB.
JDForBrkFst
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- Roughly North Central AB
I'd say a M-14S or a Tavor for myself.
On a side note: These SHTF threads are valuable. Take 28 Days Later for example. The Brits got wipped out in that movie....why...no guns. I know in Dawn of the Dead pretty much the same thing happened in the States, but I don't count that movie as a realistic zombie scenerio for the entire US, take Texas for example....those Texans would wipe the floor with them zombies.
On a side note: These SHTF threads are valuable. Take 28 Days Later for example. The Brits got wipped out in that movie....why...no guns. I know in Dawn of the Dead pretty much the same thing happened in the States, but I don't count that movie as a realistic zombie scenerio for the entire US, take Texas for example....those Texans would wipe the floor with them zombies.
"Those who beat their swords into plow shares will end up plowing for those who didn't"
If SHTF occurs, there will be no LE or gov. body. In either case, only a fool would willingly hand over his means of protection.
TDC
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Restricted or not is irrelevant. What you own is what is available regardless of classification. Some on this site have no firearms, others have too many to choose from and would probably starve to death before they decided which one to use.
Most hunters rarely keep any serious quantity of ammo on hand. Although having something in most or atleast a few of the popular calibres is a wise idea. Personally I'll stick with my AR(I know its restricted) and a quality pump shotgun to meet the criteria of this thread. Shotgun ammo is widely available, anything in 3" or under will work and the shotgun can be used for semi precision shooting, game birds as well as two and four legged critter.
TDC
SKS, possibly the "Vz-58l" but I don't think it can compete with the SKS reliability wise (it's advantage is the 30 round mags).
With an SKS-D, that disadvantage is removed.
Very true - I loved my SKS-D. However, the Vz's have other advantages (shorter, lighter, more positive/intuitive mag seating, bolt hold-open) over the D, and according to the Czechs, the guns seem to be pretty reliable, the occasional gremlin aside
I'd take the 58L over the SKS-D
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- Downtown Vancouver, BC
Non restricted.
I'll get a laugh no doubt, but my vote is for:
The humble 10/22
You can have more ammo than you'll ever need for next to nothing, and you can carry 2000 rounds without breaking a sweat. The .22 will take most game you'll want to eat.
They're (10/22's) cheap, easy to fix, modify to your hearts content....and in their 'stock' form, as innocuous as you can get.
Sure its not as tacticool as some other rifles, but it's not a fashion show...it's survival
My .02
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The humble 10/22
You can have more ammo than you'll ever need for next to nothing, and you can carry 2000 rounds without breaking a sweat. The .22 will take most game you'll want to eat.
They're (10/22's) cheap, easy to fix, modify to your hearts content....and in their 'stock' form, as innocuous as you can get.
Sure its not as tacticool as some other rifles, but it's not a fashion show...it's survival
My .02
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- Location
- New Brunswick
10-22 is no laughing matter
It's an excellent choice, but more so to augment a 2 or 3 gun SHTF battery. My first choice is the SKS, my second is the Mossberg 590.
It's an excellent choice, but more so to augment a 2 or 3 gun SHTF battery. My first choice is the SKS, my second is the Mossberg 590.
+1 on the SKS, for the same reasons, plus cheap and plentiful ammo allows you to stock up before TSHTF.
+1 on the 870. No further comment is necessary. And a Mossberg 500 would do just as well.
I'll go with the Ruger 10/22 to round out the battery, though. Incredibly cheap and plentiful ammo that's also ultralight, plus legal 25-round mags available anywhere, means that you can go bopping around with a backpack full of mags all day long.
