Trunk gun?

[mcfd45]

I was wondering if any of you guys carry A trunk gun? I am considering getting something small that folds up and can be stored in a small lockbox. I was thinking of a small rossi or H&R single shot .223. I think it would be nice as a get home gun. And with it being a cheap gun (under 150 used) It wouldn't break the bank, I wouldn't be as upset if it were to be stolen. Do you guys and gals have any input?
Jeff

[nimrod]

I haven't used one yet, but hope to. Here are some considerations:

1. SKS (cheap, but not as cheap as they used to be)
2. Ruger 10/22 (just a .22 but pretty reliable, small, inexpensive)
3. 30/30 (can always find a 30-30 for less than $300)
4. Kel Tec SU16 (223 - Much more $$, but can fold down)

[crashdive123]

I do not carry a gun in my vehicle. I carry one on my person though.

[mcfd45]

I thank nimrod and crashdive for the advice. Maybe I left some ideas out of my original post. I would like to use this to get food as well as defense. I would like this gun to be either a foldup or small in design. I was planning on putting it in one of those flambeau sportsman lockers. It will be fitting in the trunk of a small car. I want it to be under 300 all together, this includes any accessories used to make it smaller (folding stocks, short barrels, etc) I think .223 would be a good round for this as I could take everything from squirrel to deer with it, .22lr would also do this and I could carry more ammo with me. If I was to get it in .223 I could carry ammo in M16 mags.

[crashdive123]

I got what you were saying - all of my vehicles are work trucks and I prefer not to store in them. Space is kind of limited for me at least. Now when I travel, that's a different story.

[SARKY]

The single shot rifles are a good idea.....but... I would add a 12 ga barrel to the set up. Add to that a box of buck shot as well as a box of 7.5 or 8 shot and you will have a lot more versatility.

[Alpine_Sapper]

Yeah, I was thinking shotgun, but just a 410 w/ different shells instead of two different barrels. .223 as a "get home gun" is a little much unless you are talking people. besides, single shot I'd rather have the shotgun for squirrels and birds. less chance you'll miss.

[Rick]

Like Crash, I don't carry one in my vehicle but I do carry one on me. If I did carry one in the vehicle it would be my Kel-Tec sub 2000. It's 9mm and folds.

[Smok]

What ever happened to the M1 carbine ? Nice little gun

[Smok]

Holly Molly I just look up the price on that little gun I used as a kid for hunting deer. Man Oh man did the price go up !?!?! , 35 years ago we got that little gun for under $100

[tsitenha]

A 20ga single shot shotgun with assorted shot in a shell belt.


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[Pict]

What ever happened to the M1 carbine ? Nice little gun

The M1 Carbine is a great little gun, they just got really expensive. I have an M1A1 but its too pricey to use in this role anymore.

My picks for trunk guns: used 18 inch 12 ga pump, Mosin Nagant M-44, Model 94 .30-30, Rossi 1892 in .357 magnm, SKS. Mac

[R.Spencer]

My actual trunk gun is exactly the same as my primary M4 2 is 1, 1 is none!
Having said that, you cant go wrong with a lever action.

[aflineman]

A lever action 30-30 or a single shot 12 ga is nice in this role. 12ga is nice for any game that comes across your path. 30-30 will work for larger game, or the 2 legged kind. Neither will scare the sheeple as much as a "military style" rifle might.
Most times mine is my little H&R 12ga survivor. I have a .223 that would I could use, but this just makes more sense for me. The nice thing is, I can break it down and put it in a small duffle bag or pack (if needed).

[SARKY]

I have several M-1 carbines. they are a lot of fun, although ammo is getting expensive for them and you are limited to ball ammo or a really crappy soft point. That's why I reload the .30 cal 90 grain XTP bullet from Horady is great in this round. I am trying to turn one of my carbines into a bullpup (that will make it shorter and handier)

[aflineman]

I have several M-1 carbines. they are a lot of fun, although ammo is getting expensive for them and you are limited to ball ammo or a really crappy soft point. That's why I reload the .30 cal 90 grain XTP bullet from Horady is great in this round. I am trying to turn one of my carbines into a bullpup (that will make it shorter and handier)

I have an underfold stock on one of mine. Helps to make it nice and compact. To bad ammo and brass are so hard to find at the moment.

[Pict]

"...you are limited to ball ammo or a really crappy soft point." - Sarky

Your load sounds very effective, but I wouldn't sneeze at .30 M1 soft point, it has a very good reputation in close range fights. Out past 200 yards it starts to act like ball. Mac

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

I got what you were saying - all of my vehicles are work trucks and I prefer not to store in them. Space is kind of limited for me at least. Now when I travel, that's a different story.

with all of the goodies on your truck you dont need a gun,just a spray tank and some wasp spray!!!!

[crashdive123]

with all of the goodies on your truck you dont need a gun,just a spray tank and some wasp spray!!!!

Well that's true - but just like with a knife, never bring a can of bug spray to a gun fight.

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[klkak]

This thread should be in the "Guns and Ammo" section.