survival rifles.

**marberry** · 02-23-2008, 04:25 PM

mpal is a minors posession lilcence , means im not allowed to buy guns. though my grandpa has an old 7mm sniper from the korean war and he has a special grandfather clause for it , he said that when he gives it to me id get the special clause on my licence to. marstar tells you about all the diff licences

**Sourdough** · 02-23-2008, 04:35 PM

Glad they did not have that when I was a young'in. Bought my first two guns when I was 9 years old with my paper route money. That was a good time to be a young man on a dairy farm. Not a good time to be a farm varmint.

**Riverrat** · 03-05-2008, 06:15 PM

I was wondering if any of you have tried out the 22 mag, I have a Marlin bolt action which I love. It is light, you can carry as much ammo as u want, and it has good knock down power if you can shoot half decent. I have seen good size deer knocked with them. I am currently looking at a lever action 22 mag, 11 shot chamber, nice looknig rifle.

**Rick** · 03-05-2008, 06:17 PM

I have a Ruger Single Six that has a 22 mag. cylinder. It's not bad shooting at all. I prefer the longs over the mag., though.

**Sourdough** · 03-05-2008, 06:43 PM

I have a five .22 Magnums. And if the the big Fuzzy's are sleeping it is my favorite winter carry firearm.

**kx250kev** · 04-21-2008, 11:30 PM

I bought the CX4 Storm rifle in 9mm. Loved it so much that I bought the .40 cal version also. (Besides, the .40 cal packs about the same punch as a .357 at 100 yards.) Both are very accurate, light and fun to shoot. Of all the short-long guns I own (AK47,M4,.30 carbine), I like these lightweight Storms the best!

**crashdive123** · 04-22-2008, 07:42 AM

Hey kx250kev - when you get a chance how bout shootin over to the introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. You can find it here http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

**commoguy** · 05-02-2008, 04:29 PM

i apologize for bringing back an almost month old thread im just curious to know why so many choose a .22 for a backpacking rifle personally id use a mini 14. its has larger animal knockdown, comparative mag capacity, plenty accurate, and not really all that heavy (7lbs), ammo is pretty cheap.

**canid** · 05-02-2008, 05:10 PM

when you don't need a larger cartridge it's a better space and weight saver. i used to do a lot of hiking in the wilds of idaho's panhandle and my 10/22 kept me good company every time.

my rossi model 62SAC weighs about 4 lb, ammo weight hardly comes into play with such small cartridges, will take me a critter or two, will put off nearly any predator in a pinch. unless i'm hunting large game, i don't have any need for more.

mini 14 is a great rifle, but that's a 2+ extra lb in your hands all day when you might not have any need for it. it comes down to preference and what you're expecting i suppose.

**klkak** · 05-02-2008, 11:16 PM

After much thought on the matter I've desided that the best survival type gun for me is a Remington 870 12g. I have an 18" cyl. bore bbl on it. I carry 5 Brenneke Blackmagic slugs, 5 3" 00 buckshot, 15 2 3/4" #8's, 15 2 3/4" #6's and 4 signal flares. It will do most anything I need it to do here in Alaska.

**beerrunner13** · 05-02-2008, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by klkak

After much thought on the matter I've desided that the best survival type gun for me is a Remington 870 12g. I have an 18" cyl. bore bbl on it. I carry 5 Brenneke Blackmagic slugs, 5 3" 00 buckshot, 15 2 3/4" #8's, 15 2 3/4" #6's and 4 signal flares. It will do most anything I need it to do here in Alaska.

I would say that is a very good combo

**commoguy** · 05-03-2008, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by canid

when you don't need a larger cartridge it's a better space and weight saver. i used to do a lot of hiking in the wilds of idaho's panhandle and my 10/22 kept me good company every time.

my rossi model 62SAC weighs about 4 lb, ammo weight hardly comes into play with such small cartridges, will take me a critter or two, will put off nearly any predator in a pinch. unless i'm hunting large game, i don't have any need for more.

mini 14 is a great rifle, but that's a 2+ extra lb in your hands all day when you might not have any need for it. it comes down to preference and what you're expecting i suppose.

i dont know i guess id rather lug the weight of a larger cartridge not need it than need it and not have it. two lbs. to me is rather neglible but i guess thats b/c im used to carrying a ruck and my m-16.

**Ole WV Coot** · 05-03-2008, 10:33 AM

Seems most of us like the Ruger 10/22, but back to your question. I would choose it because of the quantity of ammo I could carry and in my part of the country a well placed shot will work if you are a decent hunter. A couple of extra mags and if you want less noise pick up a plastic soda bottle, stick it over the barrel, no shortage of those in the woods. I use a handgun 99% of the time and the bull barrel Mark II is a tack driver. I also like the Ruger single six. I am a '45cal person but using all options I vote for the 22.

**Rick** · 05-03-2008, 10:42 AM

12 gauge signal flares? I didn't even know they made them. I googled it and it looks like they make flares in .45 ACP and some other calibers as well. Has anyone actually used one and if so how well do they work?

**Sourdough** · 05-03-2008, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

12 gauge signal flares? I didn't even know they made them. I googled it and it looks like they make flares in .45 ACP and some other calibers as well. Has anyone actually used one and if so how well do they work?

I have used the 12 gauge flares for about 40 years. They do not go very high, and they do not burn but a short time. They don't weigh much, and don't take up much space. If someone is looking for you they help.

**beerrunner13** · 05-03-2008, 02:13 PM

I have, they work ok. Like Hopeak said if some one is looking for you they are good to have. And they scare the crap out of unwanted geusts

**klkak** · 05-03-2008, 02:14 PM

Very true Hopeak. In a pinch you can use them to start a fire also. Although it can be a bit dangerous.

**Ole WV Coot** · 05-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

12 gauge signal flares? I didn't even know they made them. I googled it and it looks like they make flares in .45 ACP and some other calibers as well. Has anyone actually used one and if so how well do they work?

I don't think I could be comfy with a mag of those things in my carry gun with an IWB holster. Can you buy asbestos undies???