Most reliable rifle? SHTF scenario

[Greenman]

I am looking for the SHTF gun something that can be dropped smashed and beat up but still very reliable . Another feature has to be ease of ammunition as far as finding and purchasing, and very fixable without alot of upgrades out of the box..... any ideas?

 

[agilent_one]

Marlin 336 in 30-30.

What kind of SHTF?

Jeezus, I just recommended another lever?

 

[beergut]

go get a cz 858, the chech military seems to abuse them pretty good.

 

[TheIndifferent1]

Lee-Enfield

 

[SuperCub]

LE ..... Jungle Carbine.






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[Levi Garrett]

K98

 

[Morpheus32]

whatever is on hand and you are proficent at using....

 

[BCWILL]

... something that can be dropped smashed and beat up but still very reliable . Another feature has to be ease of ammunition as far as finding and purchasing, and very fixable without alot of upgrades out of the box..... any ideas?

RUGER 77 MARK II/Stainless.
BIG CLUNKY AND UGLY.....But they Work and will take abuse

 

[riker]

Depends what your looking for. Ruger Mini 14, you can't kill them and they always go bang!!! Any Marlin lever action. Remington 870.

 

[John Y Cannuck]

SMLE
or
model 94 Winchester 30-30

Reliable, durable, ammo available everywhere.

 

[HeadDamage]

Enfield of some sort... Isapore 2A in 308 with the 12rd mag would be good though the Jungle would carry nicer.

 

[Spitzer]

Something made to be quiet. You would not want to draw any attention.

 

[Dosing]

BAR in 308

 

[SuperCub]

BAR in 308

With a bi-pod and one of those Leapers scopes you like so much?




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[Teapot]

Shorty Swiss Arms. Lots of 5.56 out there and many rounds can be carried.
Or
CZ 858, simple, open design and is chambered for a hard-hitting, cheap (can stock up with several thousend rounds and it won't cost too much).

 

[1shot]

Lee Enfield

 

[fat tony]

Something made to be quiet. You would not want to draw any attention.

http://www.guns.connect.fi/gow/ed.html

Check this out: "Ed's Essay's, Silence is Golden Part II"

Issue 2/2002 13.10.2002:

Marlin 1894 Cowboy .357 Magnum

 

[bigbull]

Mauser M98, Enfield P17/P14 or Lee Enfield no.4
bigbull

 

[Gibbs505]

Mauser M98, Enfield P17/P14 or Lee Enfield no.4
bigbull

Any of those will fill the bill!

 

[raven]

Gee is no one going to pick a Rem M700 in .30-06 for a SHTF scenario?