Any suggestions for an Over and Under SURVIVAL rifle?

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Hello everyone, I'm interested in getting a over and under survival rifle but I'm having trouble figuring out which one is the best. I want the rifle to be light and reliable. I've heard m6 scout rifle is good but I would like to know other options as well. Another question I wanted to ask is what is considered to be a normal weight for a rifle. Thank you for your time and have a great day!


Sincerely,

Luke.
 
well i think the m6 scout is a pretty good choice for a survival gun. i recently picked up a h&r superlight compact for my backbacking/survival gun. im planning on putting some full sized wood funiture on it. i would suggest you choose i versitile caliber like a 223 or a 357/38 rifle or even 44 mag/44 spl. i chose the 223 because i have taken small criters with fmj without very little damage and if needed you can take larger game like deer.
 
I have what I call my camp-survival gun it is a cz over under in 12 ga over 7x57 AI is a great comb most balanced firearm i have ever held and a good shooter, all that someone should need to get you by
 
I have a BRNO in 7x57R over 12ga.x2 3/4". All you would need.
However I have an CZ M6 in .22 Hornet over .410x 3".
If I had to carry either (all day, every day) in a real survival situation, my vote goes with the M6. Both are very robust but the M6 is lighter and more compact.
 
I have seen more than a few posts on "survival rifles" but are you sure that it is a good idea? If the MNR catches you with a rifle, out of season and without a game tag than I am sure that they will treat you as a poacher. The same goes for shotguns and for ammunition that is intended for animals that are not in season ie. slugs.
 
Boulevard said:
I have seen more than a few posts on "survival rifles" but are you sure that it is a good idea? If the MNR catches you with a rifle, out of season and without a game tag than I am sure that they will treat you as a poacher. The same goes for shotguns and for ammunition that is intended for animals that are not in season ie. slugs.
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That is splitting hairs (er? hares). The firearm is a combination gun and part of it cannot be left behind depending on open or closed seasons. Having ammunition for the wrong species would be determing factor.

For the record poaching is illegal hunting. Survival hunting would be when a person has to fend for themself in extremis. I believe a rational judge would know the differences. A lot of people have axes, does that make them all illegal loggers?
 
Boulevard said:
I have seen more than a few posts on "survival rifles" but are you sure that it is a good idea? If the MNR catches you with a rifle, out of season and without a game tag than I am sure that they will treat you as a poacher. The same goes for shotguns and for ammunition that is intended for animals that are not in season ie. slugs.
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Coyotes are open all year in some places, so are crows, foxes and groundhogs.

Take your pick.
 
Hm... I'm not that familiar with the hunting laws here in British Columbia but is it still illegal to carry a firearm and ammunition require to protect yourself from large animals such as a bear (grizzly/ black) even if it's out of season? Let's say your hiking etc... I'm confusing myself out right now haha
 
kimagination92 said:
Hm... I'm not that familiar with the hunting laws here in British Columbia but is it still illegal to carry a firearm and ammunition require to protect yourself from large animals such as a bear (grizzly/ black) even if it's out of season? Let's say your hiking etc... I'm confusing myself out right now haha
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I don't believe it is illegal. Almost everyone I know who goes out camping in the sticks will pack a gun for bear defence. Of course, hunting season potentially changes some things, but I know lots of guys who fish, with a 12 guage beside them, and the CO's don't hassle them and accuse them of poaching wildlife. It might be different if they were wearing camo and had skinning tools on them though.
 
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I use a Savage Camper combo 22LR/20 guage in my aircraft. The 22 is reasonably accurate. I carry 20g slugs and buckshot as well as 22LR. Have also used a sxs 20g carriage gun with a variety of 20g ammunition but prefer the combo's versatility. A 22mag in a combo would be great. Hopefully they will come back on the market.

I also have a Zoli 30-06/12 guage but it is too heavy and long to be really handy when packing light.
 
getting off topic but poaching game is unlawfull, carrying a fire arm is not (to my understanding) we are still considered innocent until proven guilty in Canada. I've been to hunting camp a day or so before the season and never had an issue sighting in the rifles before the hunt. I got a Cooey 22lr over a 20ga for my 16th birthday (many years ago) and love it. Big game would be tricky but grouse, squirrel and the like it's ideal.
 
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