One rifle to survive......

Probably a Win.94 in 30-30 with a short 16-20" barrel. Assuming nasty beasts are around, if it's only for putting meat in the pot a 22LR or 22Hornet bolt action rifle with good peep sights.
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Boomer said:
If the situation was surviving a plane crash or something similar my choice would be an accurate dependable .22 LR. .22 ammo equal to the weight of a box of shotgun shells will feed you for a month. Food is what gives you the best chance of survival, and the food you are most likely to encounter are game birds, migratory birds, rabbits, squirrels, etc. It would be foolish to wander too far from the crash site hunting for larger game.

On the other hand, if this was a planned, "live of the land adventure trip", of a fixed duration, I would choose a bolt action .30-06 with a low powered scope. I would also take a selection of ammunition suitable for both large and small game.
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I agree with Boomer. :dancingbanana:
 
Kilo Charlie said:
A good .22 or a 12 or 20 shotgun would do nicely. Your chances of actually having to defend yourself in the wilderness is about one in a million.
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I must have won your lottery a few times allready then ;). I take it you are from the east part of Canada with odds like that. :)
 
I take it you are from the east part of Canada with odds like that.
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No doubt.

Well, I'm gonna take my 45-70 - cause it's new. And I know I can kill grouse and squirrels with rocks.:cool:

So there.:dancingbanana:
 
My BLR in 358win

Full power loads for big/angry stuff, shot capsules or squib loads for small edible stuff

In my opinion it is one of the most versatile cartridges available.
 
agilent_one said:
No doubt.

Well, I'm gonna take my 45-70 - cause it's new. And I know I can kill grouse and squirrels with rocks.:cool:

So there.:dancingbanana:
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I killed quite a few grouse with my 45/70 in the last few years, it is the perfect grouse and squirrel gun, especially if they decide they want to eat you :eek: :)
 
crazy_davey said:
I killed quite a few grouse with my 45/70 in the last few years, it is the perfect grouse and squirrel gun, especially if they decide they want to eat you :eek: :)
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I know. I got bluff-charged by a spruce grouse last year. Never again. The ruffies don't worry me, those sprucies are deadly when provoked.:runaway:
 
One Gun survival

Marlin 1895 with low variable or peep.

Number one load : 500grs Hard Cast or else if you do not cast

Number 2 : Shot load using 410 gauge shot wad and inverted gas check as top wad. Nice bird load.

Number 3 : Multi ball load using three lead round balls for small -medium stuff.

I'd keep the Number 1 load up the spout and ready for urgent need ( and the toilet paper too). :)
 
Personally, in a life or death survival situation the following would make most sense:
For small game, a firearm is not neccessary - you can easily trap or snare more small game than you can possibly hunt, and the traps do not have to be very intricate or complicated.

A shotgun, while very versatile, is strictly a short range weapon and the ammunition is extremely heavy and bulky. It is also more suited to small game than to large, see same argument as above.

A centrefire rifle would make the most sense, in a caliber that is adequate for most large game in Canada yet not too bulky or overpowered as to be difficult to tote around. The 30-06 and/or .308 would be just about ideal, as a tough bullet in either caliber can and has reliably tackled anything that has walked in North America.

A new rifle is the only logical choice, no military clunkers (unless they are in as-new condition) and I would opt for a good quality peep sight or open sight, as scopes are too fragile for survival use.
 
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If I'm in te eastern part of the country (where I live) my Springfield M6 scout:
The 410 barrel proved itself pretty effective so far, and the .22 is accurate too! I mounted a Burris scout scope in 1X magnification (!) on to of it.

I carry some slugs and birdshot, some Stingers, CB caps, and CCI mini mag in the storage compartment, many more in the dedicated case and I'm ready to go!

If I was in the west, because you scared the #### outta me with the bear defence treads, I'll go with my Sako AV Mannlicher (18.5 barrel) in .338 mag or a Carl Gustav if I can find one...:runaway:
 
.... A compact and reliable .22 ! Light, versatile, ammunition is easy to carry, and with well placed shot(s) even large game could be taken. ....peep or iron sights for the ruggedness factor ! Bolt or semi-auto would be fine ... David K.
 
Steyrtac said:
Fur is rich in minerals and vitamin K:D
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Sure...When digested in a lab in a beaker of acid 100 times stronger then what is in your stomach. :rolleyes: :p

Even Wild critters poop out the fur, and hair. :D
 
I'm going to vote for a Savage O/U .22/20 gauge. You would have an effective means for taking small game (squirrels, rabbits and especially grouse). There is some capability to take deer at short range as well as limited bear defence (20 guage slugs) and to some extent flying ducks, pheasant, grouse etc (20 guage bird shot). Is it perfect for all those roles - No, there are indeed better choices but it does represent good compromise and versatility plus being lightweight and easy to lug around. It is simple in design, rugged and takes down into 3 pieces. I agree with the poster who said the chances of a bear attack are relatively small while I think the chances of slowly starving and growing too weak to even travel are a lot greater.
 
.338 Winchester Magnum. No sissy loads. 250 grain Nosler Partition with 72 grains of 4831. Takes the head off a grouse slicker than snot. Works a lot better on bear than a .22 long rifle.
 
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