Best truck gun

[gwes2003]

Just bought a pick-up for beating around the back country. Now I need a gun to go with it. Was thinking of getting another Marlin 1895 because its so damn fun to shoot plus its the perfect size for quick in and out situations! But want some other opinions. So, what is or would be your truck gun?

 

[Cleftwynd]

Ruger #1. Short, fast to load, quick to point, foolproof and insanely reliable.

 

[Boomer74]

A shotgun will always be your best bet, unless you live on the prairies... 18" barrel works well.

Keep some slugs, 00 buck-shot, & #4 bird-shot in the glove-box. Cover all the bases.

 

[kirkf]

Win 94

Kirk

 

[kamlooky]

Blr

 

[metalbender]

Rossi ranch hand 44 mag with a regular butt stock, short and sweet

 

[Freyr_255]

Sporter enfield. Loaded mag stored out of gun. Best $125 truck gun you can get. As long as the barrel isn't shot out.

A pump shotgun is also a good choice as stated above.

 

[pilot_dc]

A shotgun will always be your best bet, unless you live on the prairies... 18" barrel works well.

Keep some slugs, 00 buck-shot, & #4 bird-shot in the glove-box. Cover all the bases.

+1

The 12 gauge will do for everything from putting down a deer after a collision, to fending off zombies.

 

[Boomer74]

+1

The 12 gauge will do for everything from putting down a deer after a collision, to fending off zombies.

And will still do it after bouncing around behind the seat of a truck...

Buy a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500/590, something with synthetic stocks.

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[pilot2001]

Ive got a Rem 700 Ti that has the 22 inch barrel on it and i love it on the hill and in the truck .... The model 7 is even shorter with a 20 inch barrel. something to mill over

 

[kyle700]

Sporter enfield. Loaded mag stored out of gun. Best $125 truck gun you can get. As long as the barrel isn't shot out.

A pump shotgun is also a good choice as stated above.

x2. an enfield is what bounces around in my pickup most days.

 

[two-dogs]

A shotgun will always be your best bet, unless you live on the prairies... 18" barrel works well.

Keep some slugs, 00 buck-shot, & #4 bird-shot in the glove-box. Cover all the bases.

not if the target is a yote at 100+ yrds out.

 

[sebastien leroux]

A short barrel gun with a clip for quick loading and unloading. Caliber, the one you prefer. I would love a Remington 7400 carbine in .308, that would be my truck gun.

 

[KDX]

I have a Cooper M38 in 17 Rem FB that's just about perfect for length and weight. Good for crows and stuff.

 

[Cleftwynd]

not if the target is a yote at 50+ yrds out.

Thats better....

I also think if he was looking for a shotgun he would be in the shotgun section. For a quick handy rifle to get out and get off that quick shot, I still say a Ruger #1, followed by just about anything with a DBM.

 

[Jay]

I don't have a truck gun... But, if I was looking for a gun that I wouldnt be concerned about the dings etc, a sporterized Enfield would fit my bill perfectly!

Cheers
Jay

 

[JJ-65]

Bolt gun with a detach mag is cat ass for a truck gun. The worst are the falling block action single shots, B-78, Ruger #1. Anyone that's tried to get a second shot off with the barrel pointed up out the window knows what i'am talking about, it takes 3 hands.

If all your ever going to do with your truck gun is ground pound ditch birds, the shotty is calling your name.

 

[SuperCub]

Remington 760/7600 ......... Fast, accurate, dependable, detach mag, easy to scope if needed and cheap to boot.

 

[snoopycda]

Cheap, Chinese SKS.
Reliable and cheap to feed. 200 yard accuracy for coyotes as well as a quick follow up.

 

[c-fbmi]

Best TRUCK gun I got is the 50 BMG kills any truck, anywhere, anytime!!!!!! As with anything though, shot placement is everything.

As far as carrying a firearm in my truck it depends on the season, winter is a 243 and hunting season is usually my 350 in a Mod 7 KS.