The Marlin PSS 70 aka "the Papoose" is my choice for bug out rifle. So light that I can carry lots of CCI mini mag rounds , 10 shot Marlin mags or even 25 round promags.Mine has tech sights instead of a scope to keep weight down and they are accurate as hell.
I recently got a Chiappa Double Badger 22lr over 20ga. The .22 is great for varmint, 20ga bird shot is great for, well, birds, and 20ga slugs are capable of dropping large game. It's an extremely versatile survival gun.
@@cwr8618 You can buy hollow point rifled slugs that can effectively drop deer at 100 yards. The slugs themselves could drop deer at 200 yards, but you do sacrifice some accuracy with the double badger since it has a shorter barrel (this is by design so that the gun can be maneuverable in thick bush and can also be folded down and packed away when you're not actively hunting for food). So to make an ethical shot, I personally wouldn't shoot anything past 100 yards. I also wouldn't use it for a normal hunting scenario, since I have more effective guns for that. But a true survival scenario is a different story. You might have to take a longer shot at a deer, or shoot an elk or moose - and you could do that with these 20ga slugs. Survival is survival right?
@@shannonsullivan2520 100yds seems pretty reasonable anyway. Yea I agree. Very interesting option for survival, 1/2 gun option. I like the survival thought process bc it distills things into the most important trains. I also think carrying a small sidearm is completely reasonable when considering these types of situations long gun short gun type stuff...
@@cwr8618 I think pairing it with a sidearm makes a lot of sense in that scenario. Follow-up shots are a bit slow with the double badger since it's a breach loader. Therefore, predator defense is one area where this gun lacks, and we get grizzlies up where I live... Since we're on the topic of pistols, one interesting feature of the 20ga double badger is that you can get barrel inserts for varying pistol calibers. So if, for example, you ran out of .22lr and all you had left was a bunch of 9mm, you could pop in the 9mm insert and still use that for bagging squirrels and whatnot.
@@shannonsullivan2520 these barrel inserts won't damage the gun? Different ammo operates at different pressures, especially in the chamber. I guess if the inserts are several inches long and rifled that mitigates the fact you have pistol caliber bullet traveling down a shotgun barrel.
I love hearing the complaints about the .22lr being light for a self defense situation coming from people who don't want to be on the receiving end of one
I don't want to be shot by a bb gun either but that doesn't make it good for self defense. But honestly no pistol is a "man stopper", that's what rifles are for. Most people shot by pistols survive. Unless your toting a rifle around for self defense, it really comes down to shot placement.
Light armor could stop a .22lr, we all agree. Shoot with a suppressor from a short distance from a spider nest, and positioning will make the whole difference. And 22 is cheap as heck: buying in bulk to stash should be easy for most of the people. Anyone can manage to shoot a .22, also.
@@FBPrepping Contradicting purposes, IMO. The only purpose I see of such a lightweight, low caliber rifle is if you're constantly walking (as in the video title apocalypse scenario), in which case you can't bulk carry ammo. If you're stationary and CAN stockpile ammo, there's absolutely no reason to focus on a .22 unless it's for your kid to shoot varmint.
@@Why...So...Stupid... I agree it comes down to shot placement. I won’t argue a .22lr pistol but I will say a .22lr rifle can take down white tales with a well aimed shot I’ve done so in my younger days of hunting on multiple occasions. I only use my bows these days anything more is just too easy Edit: tail
Surprised the Rossi Trifecta didn't make the list. Being able to shoot .22LR, .243, and 20 gauge shotgun shells is great while out in the field. Easy to break down, relatively accurate, and well built. Carrying multiple barrels can be a bit cumbersome but it makes up for it with versatility.
you forgot the Kel-Tec Sub 2000 in 9mm. They can be configured to fit several different mags, including the ubiquitous glock mag. They weigh around 4 pounds and can be folded to fit into a laptop case !
I own several rifles, years ago I purchased the Ruger takedown 22 for my survival rifle. Over the last 3 years I have really gotten into airguns and never see videos promoting an air gun for survival. I have a AEA 357 Max with a folding stock that is a perfect truck gun or survival gun. You don't need gunpowder. The ammo is super light to carry and you can pump the thing with a heel pump or a compressor. It is a very viable and like I said it's now what I carry in my truck instead of the Ruger .22.
@@capnrob97 I can respect that opinion, but there's millions of Americans that cannot own a regular firearm. Very few moving parts in the modern day air gun and the seals are easily replaced. Every air gun you order today actually comes with extra seals. If they are a PCP. They definitely do break and they break often if you do not take care of them properly. But simple replacement of a seal and your back up and running. I definitely understand and respect your opinion, but you should look into modern-day Big bore air guns, it would absolutely blow your mind the capability of these things.
And also in a really dire scenario, all you need to do is raid a car battery, melt the lead, and do a crude casting with a piece of wood with some .177 (or whatever caliber) counterbores drilled into it. Infinite ammo as long as you can find lead. Personally I'd go with a break barrel over a PCP just to keep things a bit more simple, but to each their own.
@@capnrob97 Those are fair points, but even my 24 year old cheap as GAMO is still kicking with zero maintenance and geez, tens of thousands of cycles. Would I want to rely on it? No. But airguns get a bad wrap and they aren't nearly as unreliable mechanically as some people seem to think. And I'd rather have that than nothing, which is at least one point.
@@blackpowderpapa you spoke of us folks thst aren't allowed to carry because the commies in office in 65 that were so afraid of the Black Panthers because of all the BS those guys were put thru by the same bunch of commies. In short We aren't allowed to carry ANY weapon including a knife But I know for sure Ga. & Tn. Have sent more than 1 back to prison for possessing a Daisey Red Rider.
I've had the privilege of firing a few nifty guns in my life and my favorite is hands down the lever action 30/30. Hate on me all you want but I'd be happy to have it.
I love the AR7 but I wish they would offer it in 9mm or 22mag. I made a CAD mock up of an AR7 that included a mini LED light, fire steel and Mora knife in a redesigned stock that was barely any bigger than the one they offer now.
The Henry is the best because it somewhat floats and you can defend yourself to a point. It's compact and light. Honestly a pellet pistol with extra gaskets is ideal for just hunting. Big plus on light weight of anmo. Just carry an army for self defense in bugout.
I wouldn't consider the Henry 45-70 a survival rifle. Survival rifles are usually compact, light, and so is the ammo so you can pack a lot of it. Make no mistake, if I want to take down a grizzly I'd prefer the .45-70 but if I'm bugging out I'm definitely packing my AR-7.
if bugging out id have a tough choice between my Ar-15 and a my CZ Scorpion. My CZ is much lighter and can the folding stock makes it great for packing in a backpack....but my AR...will always be my first love and go to rifle...but if I could only take 1...it would be a tough choice. Hope I never need to make that choice.
@@Eric-kf9jf I'd go with an AR-15 over anything on this list too. I have the CZ scorpion carbine and I'm not a huge fan of it but I only took it to the range once. I built a Diamondback with a 10.5" barrel and pistol brace that I would take anywhere but going off what they have listed it would be Keltec sub 2000 and then AR-7. I don't know if they even mentioned the sub 2000 though.
@@robm8746 Another reason I MIGHT go with the CZ Scorp is that my sidearm is also 9mm...same ammo use....dont have to carry extra ammo of a different caliber. That would be the only reason i can see going without my AR...other than that reason its the first gun I grab.
the 10/22 takedown is legit the best option. man you can get giant banana clips anywhere for it, i suggest Butler Creek US made 25 round. they snap together and really stick together well so two of them locked together gives a really quick 50 rounds with speedy swap between that wont fly off with the weight of a full clip by swinging the gun around. then next is to get some Tritium/fiber optic glow sights so in zero light to brightest day, use only high velocity ammo and sight it high at 50 yards, so its dead on around 60, and up to 5 inches low up to 100 yards. feel free to add a scope but remember tumbling around in a bag or in a truck will screw it up with time so the better you are with a good set of regular sights the better you will be. and dont go with the bull crap flashlights and that mounts near the end of the gun it just throws the weight off. and just stick to what feels right and send a ton of shot down range till it gets as natural as breathing. heck my wood stock 10/22 i got as a gift as a kid from my grandpa i've fired thousands and thousands of rounds down that barrel, and even though it's not sighted perfect i've shot so much with it I auto compensate after a few missed shots. this world is going to heck in a handbasket so stock up, plan, and steel your mind folks. pray for peace and prepare for war
Even the regular 10/22 breaks down to pretty much the same size if you just take the stock off. It's only got the one takedown screw and the barrel band, and you can live without the barrel band. Change that takedown screw to a thumbscrew and you don't even need tools. The one downside is very minor - you should or might even have to put some tape over the recoil buffer and trigger group pins to keep em from falling out. (My receiver is a bit beat up and the buffer hole is elongated and the pin has basically no friction fit anymore... one of these days I'll drill it out and replace with a slightly large pin) On the plus side, in a pinch you can fire it with the stock removed if you get caught with your pants down. Can't do that with the takedown since the chamber comes off with the barrel.
I've got the M6 Scout, Henry AR7, Chiappa little badger, and have owned a Savage 24 222/ .410. My number one choice is the M6 Scout. The best survival rifle ever made IMO. I'd go with the Henry AR 7 second. People like to trash the AR7, but most are only familiar with the old Charter Arms versions, which were junk. Henry has worked out the bugs enough that this gun is very reliable. Yes, you must be conscious to use high velocity .22 LR, in order to cycle the action, but so what. You can still use standard velocity ammo but you will render the gun into a straight pull single shot, but still doable. The Chiappa Little Badger, while fun to shoot, is a piece of junk. It's not very accurate, has a cheap wire stock that you can't keep tight due to its mounting arrangement in the receiver. It always has some play in it. The ammo storage system is next to worthless unless you make a ranger band or similar to hold the ammo tight. Took it squirrel hunting once, before I found out how crappy the ammo storage was, and promptly lost half my rounds because they fell out of the little plastic holder at the slightest touch. I've seen one of Chiappas M6 ripoff 22 over 20 gauge guns, and you couldn't pay me to own one. An absolute hunk of junk that is way overpriced. The Savage 24, while a great gun, is simply much too heavy to be carrying in a survival situation, where you may be humping it through the woods or wherever, and are carrying all your belongings with you. Plus, they cost a very pretty penny to purchase one.
I liked all these selections and the video really helps narrow down the options and what to look for in a survival rifle. You didn’t give the weight of the Italian model but other wise good video and 45-70 for survival hmm 🤔 well yeah but not especially small or compact I’m thinking.
How you could include the 10-22 but not the PCC is crazy. I've met so many range goers shooting the 1022, who go nuts on my ruger pcc. Same exact rifle, albeit a bit heavier, but with the range and stopping power of an actual round. Takedown capability, growing number of aftermarket accessories, easy to take to 100yd with irons, flat shooting, low recoil, the thing is a beast. Anyone interested in a 1022 I always recommend getting the pcc, 9mm is still cheap enough, and the capabilities are much better.
I think PCC is a great choice but as the title says, this is for apocalypse scenario where you can carry few thousand rounds of .22 LR in your bag with little fatigue. Hard to say the same for 9mm rounds.
@@kwangnam9993 very true. However, I'm not convinced of the reliability of .22, especially when carried in bulk. Dents in the bullet, as well as the casing can make it inaccurate, and even unusable in many cases. Honestly I'd rather carry 500 rounds of 9mm than 2k of .22 in a bag. At least I know that I can hit 500 targets.
Unless you want to announce your presence to everyone within a mile or so then a proper 'survival' rifle needs a silencer / moderator. A .22 LR without one makes a very audible 'crack' and will allow you to hunt very quietly and safely (as far as attack from fellow survivors goes) - I know the cost and red tape can be a stumbling block for some people in certain US states but ultimately it's the difference between being a hunter and being a target.
I think you meant to say"but that doesn't mean that this adaptable weapon IS just for youngsters" when you speaking about the Savage model 42 Takedown.
I love your choices especially the Ruger and the Savage .22/.410. I would've added a honorable mention though for the takedown accessories that we have now for the AR15 platform that can do the same barrel takedown
A good survival gun shoot shell and bullet by itself or whit adaptor. My single shot 12 gauge shoot: birdshot, buckshot, slug, black powder, .22 , 410 ( bird, buck, slug, .45 ) .
The one i have been carrying for 48 years is a Savage model 24-C 22 LR 20 GA it takes down 20 inch barres 5 1/4 lbs with a case bunnys to not big bears gun
I want a triple gun, 12 Gauge on one side, a nice 30 caliber, like 30-06, 308 or 54R on the other side and a Ruger 10-22 on the bottom that can handle the large magazines.
Could pair a Baikal MP-94, which is a over-under break barrel with a 12-guage and rifle caliber, with a .22 insert for the 12-gauge barrel. Obviously doesn't meet your desire for a .22 large mag. auto-loader, but maybe pair the rifle with a .22 hand gun?
Best survival rifle would be a crossbow. Easy enough to fashion some rough ammo in a pinch. 2nd best would be .22LR whatever fires reliably. Incredibly cheap, space efficient ammo. You can buy it in buckets. I have a .22lr Sig Mosquito and am looking at getting a Ruger 10/22 Charger.
Correct! Morrison Stoner (of AR-15 fame) designed the Armalite AR5 and AR7 which was pretty much scrapped by the military, then licensed to Carter who was bought by Henry and sold to civilian market. From what I've heard.
Weirauch HW90 in .25 packs a wicked punch and pellet ammo is ridiculously more compact and light than full cartridges of even 22lr and at 50 feet equal ballistics
For survival, small game with a pellet gun makes a lot of sense. Rabbits are everywhere, and if you get good at spotting them, a pellet gun could easily get you 3 meals a day. ...add a fishing pole, and you hardly need anything else really.
The new Smith and Wesson folding 9mm or the Kel-Tec sub 2k. However I prefer a short ar9. Something like a CMMG banshee. The b&t tp9 is pretty sick too.
Survival list without Taurus Circuit Judge is not a top list. Circuit Judge It has the reliability and practicality of a revolver, the power and versatility of a shotgun and the accuracy of a .45 Long Colt rifle. All in one weapon.
Best rifle is what you can get your hands on w/ lots of ammo, if you're to stupid to be prepared. If you planned, its what you're comfortable and accurate with.
People are forgetting the purpose for the bug out bag, if you are on foot...Having a rifle slung to your back will draw attention to yourself and hunting for food is the purpose not self defense...You carry your hand gun for close situations...I picked the Henry AR7 because of concealment reasons...We all have our choices...
Had some of those 22s and over-unders, but would prefer to take my 357mag+38sp lever action or my 9mm P C C. Capable of taking small to mid sized game at reasonable distances, enough fire power and short length for self defense at close ranges. Carryable ammo. Even better would be a lightweight A R + handgun combo
@@domusdebellum3042 Mini 14... Runs cleaner due to piston drive and the new ones can do 1.5 to 2 Moa Eats anything and doesn't need alot of cleaning...
A survival rifle needs to be light, compact, easy to service and reliable (as few moving parts as possible) and lever action rifles are kinda the opposite of that. The mechanical complexity of the lever action definitely eliminates it as a survival rifle candidate.
For food, do not discount traps, they are silent, passive, and you can feed more people, depending on the number of traps you have. The old fashioned steel jaw traps are the best, they rarely break, and snares are usually only good for one or two catches before they're mangled.
The AR-7 was never deployed by the U.S. military. That is a myth. It was the Armalite AR-5 in 22 Hornet that was adopted by the U.S.A.F. as the MA-1 and used as a survival rifle.
gone rydin, absolutely agree with you! Even the issue .22 Hornet ammo came in boxes marked "not for use against enemy personnel", due to the hollow point bullet! Neat little bolt gun, far better option than the crappy AR-7!
In 1965 was in a MATS (Military Air Transport Service) C-130 squadron and went to a training class for the AR-15 semi auto that was to replace the AR-5 as a survival rifle.
@@kellymeggison9418 .22 LR will be far more plentiful in a SHTF scenario than .22 Hornet. And the only AR-7's that were crappy were when Charter Arms made them, jam-o-matics for sure. But the Henry versions are excellent. I carry mine in a compact floating rifle case, 8 rds. in the gun, 16 rounds in two mags in the stock, and two extra mags in a small belt pouch, and have never had a problem with feeding. A .22 LR that's still firing is far better than the .22 Hornet bolt gun that has no ammo. That's probably why so many of the rifles in the video are chambered in that caliber. That being said, if I could get one I'd get the SA M6 Scout in .22 Hornet over .410 and put away as much ammo as I could.
Nice guns. And i love the .22 lr rifles and own the ruger but they are useless in a endtime scenario. I would rather go with any .50 cal double barrel air gun in a Apokalypse. Why? I can make my bullets or arrow's on my own and i only need compresed air to fire them. No shortage of ammunition any more.
Bullets are as simple as cutting the head from a bolt & using a paper sabot. Gun cotton is not hard to make and more powerful than black powder. For a barrel a piece of black pipe sch40.
Chiapa , should buy a point on to a always on for the green dot. 22WMR is that caliber, wrapped in a sound suppressing fabric item, sleeping bag. Mention the music.
What gun is that guy holding at 3:14? I really like the way it looks, but when I search for “Ruger 10-22” It looks nothing like that. Even the pictures in the video go back and forth.
@@WALTERBROADDUS This is just stupid. If you live out in the country in sparsely populated areas, you're not "chasing down big game". You sit in a stand and wait for one to cross your path and game would be plentiful for quite a while, particularly if whatever apocalyptic scenario wipes out a lot of the population. Even bringing up Rambo to justify your ignorant position is hyperbolic stupidity and only shows you're not capable of rational thought. Survival has many faces. You're entire assumption is predicated that someone is going to be hiking across country non stop.
I live in a country where firearms are prohibited to civilians. My choice would be (forcibly) a DIY big bore rifle once the SHTF has taken the majority of the aggressive thugs, and the gangs have annihilated each other. You will always have air available, and spare parts for air compressed tools are going to be universally available much after the last bullet has been fired.
Brilliant thinking. People think Im crazy because I have a walking cane that shoots 12ga. I live in the dirty south rural areas. Hogs, dogs, bears are common here. No problems. And if you get amongst a pack of 2legged coyotes. Shoot 2or3 close together. Smash a knee or shin with 36inches of 3 /4 black pipe with an endcap. Just takes all thoughts of pursuit.
I have real world experience with the Henry AR7. I actually felt bad selling it to another outdoorsman because it's function was that poor. The feeding issue was all by itself, but the issue that sent it over the top for me was the front sight post wouldn't stay in position, then it fell out carrying it in the woods. What good is a survival tool if I can't zero in on a squirrel or bunny to feed my family. The Henry is a no buy, no recommend from me.
Lots of comments on 45-70. Own one and would use it. It’s part of my bug out gear and yep it’s got some weight but for pure power and effective balance and handling it’s my go to. A plastic AR anything is fine but you trade weight for penetration and if I’m hunting for meat it anchors the animal nicely. If I have to defend I can blow through cover easily. It’s loud and the boom has shock value. If you can shoot, I mean actually put the bullet where you want it one is done. I have an AR and it’s not for me. Too light, inaccurate, fussy and hard to clean. My lever action is easy to clean, has barrel weight and life, holds target, great balance, accurate as hell and versatile to boot. Weight matters but shouldn’t limit your bug out equipment. I carry a wide variety and at 63 can hump my age plus in gear. Take a wide view and consider what survival means long term.
Yea accurate to 150 yards, maybe. The bullet drop on 30-30 and 45-70 is insane. The 223 or 308 is insanely more accurate. If your ar is inaccurate you either have a 7.5 inch barrel, or you couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn if you wanted to.
The keltec sub2000 has engineering flaws with the spring that works with the safety. Be weary of this gun. Had to send one back for them to fix. The gun stopped working after running 6 rounds through it.
Had a Henry AR7. It fouled at least once on every magazine. It was terrible. I tried what I could to remedy the situation, but it was just too cheaply made to cycle properly. That was a long time ago, and perhaps they're better now, but I'll never find out.
Probably because the M6 in .22 Hornet/.410 and it's .22 LR and .22 Mag variants have been nearly unobtainable for nearly 15 years since Springfield Armory discontinued it. Expect to pay nearly $1000 for one if you can find one for sale.
I would say the best survival rifle is an over and under 12 gage on the bottom with a 3006 in top . I have one and it can take the full compliment of food or enemy. Bears to mice and everything in between. There is no comparison to the ones reviewed the majority of them are pack rifles.
@@craigthescott5074 your correct. For a genuine survivalist the small stuff just don’t cut it. Think about the survival rifles from the WW2 Germans. Drillings with 8mm and 12 ga.
If you are on your own and only have one of these single shot rifles for self defense then you won't last long unless you can hide very very well. You're always better off with the larger caliber semi-autos.
I think we can all agree that any gun is better than no gun. Me personally, I’ll be going for my 12gauge loaded with buck shot if I ever had to travel.
My favorite Survival Rifle is a Bow. I'll never run out of ammo, powder, OR Cartridges, because I have the skills to make my own ammo from Scratch. Plus, no one will hear the shot until it lands.
Yea but a sidearm, compact shotgun or small caliber rifle would help in close quarters situations. I don't discount your idea, since I also would carry my bow for stealth hunting, but even just a 4in barrel .22lr revolver would suffice.
I've noticed some comments advocating for heavier calibers in a firearm for SHTF apocalypse scenarios. All I want to say is do you really want to make more noise and let other survivors know where you are at? They may just want what you have but not you! Just a thought.
Man who else remembers when you could get a 500 rd brick of 22 for $10-20 and bx-25s for $15-30…
22 bricks were 4.99 I'm early 70s
You can still get bx25s for 20isj
Remember a place that sold a coffee can full of .22 for 5$
Box of 50 for 49cents. Marlin/Glenfield 60 was $49.
I still do lol . Aint nothin change
The Marlin PSS 70 aka "the Papoose" is my choice for bug out rifle. So light that I can carry lots of CCI mini mag rounds , 10 shot Marlin mags or even 25 round promags.Mine has tech sights instead of a scope to keep weight down and they are accurate as hell.
Did Marlin quit makin the 36. The breakdown 22lr lever rifle
I recently got a Chiappa Double Badger 22lr over 20ga. The .22 is great for varmint, 20ga bird shot is great for, well, birds, and 20ga slugs are capable of dropping large game. It's an extremely versatile survival gun.
sounds like a pretty neat concept. what kind of large game? what distances?
@@cwr8618 You can buy hollow point rifled slugs that can effectively drop deer at 100 yards.
The slugs themselves could drop deer at 200 yards, but you do sacrifice some accuracy with the double badger since it has a shorter barrel (this is by design so that the gun can be maneuverable in thick bush and can also be folded down and packed away when you're not actively hunting for food). So to make an ethical shot, I personally wouldn't shoot anything past 100 yards. I also wouldn't use it for a normal hunting scenario, since I have more effective guns for that.
But a true survival scenario is a different story. You might have to take a longer shot at a deer, or shoot an elk or moose - and you could do that with these 20ga slugs. Survival is survival right?
@@shannonsullivan2520 100yds seems pretty reasonable anyway. Yea I agree. Very interesting option for survival, 1/2 gun option. I like the survival thought process bc it distills things into the most important trains. I also think carrying a small sidearm is completely reasonable when considering these types of situations long gun short gun type stuff...
@@cwr8618 I think pairing it with a sidearm makes a lot of sense in that scenario. Follow-up shots are a bit slow with the double badger since it's a breach loader. Therefore, predator defense is one area where this gun lacks, and we get grizzlies up where I live...
Since we're on the topic of pistols, one interesting feature of the 20ga double badger is that you can get barrel inserts for varying pistol calibers. So if, for example, you ran out of .22lr and all you had left was a bunch of 9mm, you could pop in the 9mm insert and still use that for bagging squirrels and whatnot.
@@shannonsullivan2520 these barrel inserts won't damage the gun? Different ammo operates at different pressures, especially in the chamber. I guess if the inserts are several inches long and rifled that mitigates the fact you have pistol caliber bullet traveling down a shotgun barrel.
Showing my age, I also remember a brick of Federal for 4.99 and buying 5 bricks and using them all in a weekend at the cabin in my Marlin Model 60 lol
I love hearing the complaints about the .22lr being light for a self defense situation coming from people who don't want to be on the receiving end of one
I don't want to be shot by a bb gun either but that doesn't make it good for self defense. But honestly no pistol is a "man stopper", that's what rifles are for. Most people shot by pistols survive. Unless your toting a rifle around for self defense, it really comes down to shot placement.
@@Why...So...Stupid... But they get to an EM ward to live another day. When the S.H.T.F. they will bleed out fast.
Light armor could stop a .22lr, we all agree. Shoot with a suppressor from a short distance from a spider nest, and positioning will make the whole difference. And 22 is cheap as heck: buying in bulk to stash should be easy for most of the people. Anyone can manage to shoot a .22, also.
@@FBPrepping Contradicting purposes, IMO. The only purpose I see of such a lightweight, low caliber rifle is if you're constantly walking (as in the video title apocalypse scenario), in which case you can't bulk carry ammo. If you're stationary and CAN stockpile ammo, there's absolutely no reason to focus on a .22 unless it's for your kid to shoot varmint.
@@Why...So...Stupid... I agree it comes down to shot placement. I won’t argue a .22lr pistol but I will say a .22lr rifle can take down white tales with a well aimed shot I’ve done so in my younger days of hunting on multiple occasions. I only use my bows these days anything more is just too easy
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What this last year has taught me, is that the best survival weapon, is one for which you can get ammo, first and foremost.
You’re right your 45-70 can’t kill anything if you have no ammo
Surprised the Rossi Trifecta didn't make the list. Being able to shoot .22LR, .243, and 20 gauge shotgun shells is great while out in the field. Easy to break down, relatively accurate, and well built. Carrying multiple barrels can be a bit cumbersome but it makes up for it with versatility.
you forgot the Kel-Tec Sub 2000 in 9mm. They can be configured to fit several different mags, including the ubiquitous glock mag. They weigh around 4 pounds and can be folded to fit into a laptop case !
I put mine in a diaper bag with survival items.
Mine is a Savage model 24. 12 gage over 30-30 win. I also have an 8" .22 rime fire insert for the 12 gage barrel. 3 guns in one.
I own several rifles, years ago I purchased the Ruger takedown 22 for my survival rifle. Over the last 3 years I have really gotten into airguns and never see videos promoting an air gun for survival. I have a AEA 357 Max with a folding stock that is a perfect truck gun or survival gun. You don't need gunpowder. The ammo is super light to carry and you can pump the thing with a heel pump or a compressor. It is a very viable and like I said it's now what I carry in my truck instead of the Ruger .22.
I wouldn't trust an air gun in a survival situation. Too many moving parts, and if a seal goes, no more compressed air to fire it.
@@capnrob97 I can respect that opinion, but there's millions of Americans that cannot own a regular firearm. Very few moving parts in the modern day air gun and the seals are easily replaced. Every air gun you order today actually comes with extra seals. If they are a PCP. They definitely do break and they break often if you do not take care of them properly. But simple replacement of a seal and your back up and running. I definitely understand and respect your opinion, but you should look into modern-day Big bore air guns, it would absolutely blow your mind the capability of these things.
And also in a really dire scenario, all you need to do is raid a car battery, melt the lead, and do a crude casting with a piece of wood with some .177 (or whatever caliber) counterbores drilled into it. Infinite ammo as long as you can find lead.
Personally I'd go with a break barrel over a PCP just to keep things a bit more simple, but to each their own.
@@capnrob97 Those are fair points, but even my 24 year old cheap as GAMO is still kicking with zero maintenance and geez, tens of thousands of cycles. Would I want to rely on it? No. But airguns get a bad wrap and they aren't nearly as unreliable mechanically as some people seem to think. And I'd rather have that than nothing, which is at least one point.
@@blackpowderpapa you spoke of us folks thst aren't allowed to carry because the commies in office in 65 that were so afraid of the Black Panthers because of all the BS those guys were put thru by the same bunch of commies. In short We aren't allowed to carry ANY weapon including a knife
But I know for sure Ga. & Tn. Have sent more than 1 back to prison for possessing a Daisey Red Rider.
I've had the privilege of firing a few nifty guns in my life and my favorite is hands down the lever action 30/30. Hate on me all you want but I'd be happy to have it.
I like the Chiappa Little Badger. Is a lightweight survival rifle that you can hide in your backpack.
Me too and the same question … they didn’t give the weight which was problematic.
The double badger folds down as well, but also has a shotgun barrel for added versatility. But you have to weigh your own pros and cons.
I ahev seen one wich was blown up
@@jameslogan6127 2.9lbs
Little Bagger .22= 2.8 Lbs. Rossi Tuffi .410 = 3 Lbs - Marlin Papoose .22= 3 1/4 Lbs.
I love the AR7 but I wish they would offer it in 9mm or 22mag.
I made a CAD mock up of an AR7 that included a mini LED light, fire steel and Mora knife in a redesigned stock that was barely any bigger than the one they offer now.
I thought they had 9mm version
@@FrFr224 To my (admittedly limited) knowledge it has only ever been produced in .22LR
@@FrFr224 I just looked it up and the original AR-5 (on which the AR-7 is semi based) was offered in .22 Hornet but was never sold to civilians.
Ruger PC9 takedown with 33 round glock mags
@@commiesnzombies that's a really nice rifle and I've looked at getting one, but I still wish they'd make an AR-7 in 9mm as I like the way it stores.
I’m so excited to try these out during the apocalypse!
The Henry is the best because it somewhat floats and you can defend yourself to a point. It's compact and light. Honestly a pellet pistol with extra gaskets is ideal for just hunting. Big plus on light weight of anmo. Just carry an army for self defense in bugout.
I loved the Su16c however the non carbide version has issues with the back of the rifle blowing out aka catastrophic failures. I loved that gun too
That was a Gen 1 problem from about 15-20 years ago. The Gen 2's were revised and the problem went away.
AR15 ultimate survival rifle
The AR15 is the ultimate multi purpose rifle platform
On god
It's a fantastic platform, but an absolute shit survival rifle.
@@domusdebellum3042 because you don't train.
@@elcapitan6800 because of the maintainence.
They missed many really cool survival rifles like the Springfield or TPS Arms M6 Scout and the M6 Survival from Chiappa.
I wouldn't consider the Henry 45-70 a survival rifle. Survival rifles are usually compact, light, and so is the ammo so you can pack a lot of it. Make no mistake, if I want to take down a grizzly I'd prefer the .45-70 but if I'm bugging out I'm definitely packing my AR-7.
if bugging out id have a tough choice between my Ar-15 and a my CZ Scorpion. My CZ is much lighter and can the folding stock makes it great for packing in a backpack....but my AR...will always be my first love and go to rifle...but if I could only take 1...it would be a tough choice. Hope I never need to make that choice.
@@Eric-kf9jf I'd go with an AR-15 over anything on this list too. I have the CZ scorpion carbine and I'm not a huge fan of it but I only took it to the range once. I built a Diamondback with a 10.5" barrel and pistol brace that I would take anywhere but going off what they have listed it would be Keltec sub 2000 and then AR-7. I don't know if they even mentioned the sub 2000 though.
@@robm8746 Another reason I MIGHT go with the CZ Scorp is that my sidearm is also 9mm...same ammo use....dont have to carry extra ammo of a different caliber. That would be the only reason i can see going without my AR...other than that reason its the first gun I grab.
@@robm8746 Going off the list I'd take the Keltec also...though not a big fan of theirs...maybe the AR-7...
@@Eric-kf9jf yeah I really like how the keltec sub 2000 takes Glock mags. I also carry a Glock 19X so the mag swaps are a major plus.
the 10/22 takedown is legit the best option. man you can get giant banana clips anywhere for it, i suggest Butler Creek US made 25 round. they snap together and really stick together well so two of them locked together gives a really quick 50 rounds with speedy swap between that wont fly off with the weight of a full clip by swinging the gun around. then next is to get some Tritium/fiber optic glow sights so in zero light to brightest day, use only high velocity ammo and sight it high at 50 yards, so its dead on around 60, and up to 5 inches low up to 100 yards. feel free to add a scope but remember tumbling around in a bag or in a truck will screw it up with time so the better you are with a good set of regular sights the better you will be. and dont go with the bull crap flashlights and that mounts near the end of the gun it just throws the weight off. and just stick to what feels right and send a ton of shot down range till it gets as natural as breathing. heck my wood stock 10/22 i got as a gift as a kid from my grandpa i've fired thousands and thousands of rounds down that barrel, and even though it's not sighted perfect i've shot so much with it I auto compensate after a few missed shots. this world is going to heck in a handbasket so stock up, plan, and steel your mind folks. pray for peace and prepare for war
Even the regular 10/22 breaks down to pretty much the same size if you just take the stock off. It's only got the one takedown screw and the barrel band, and you can live without the barrel band. Change that takedown screw to a thumbscrew and you don't even need tools. The one downside is very minor - you should or might even have to put some tape over the recoil buffer and trigger group pins to keep em from falling out.
(My receiver is a bit beat up and the buffer hole is elongated and the pin has basically no friction fit anymore... one of these days I'll drill it out and replace with a slightly large pin)
On the plus side, in a pinch you can fire it with the stock removed if you get caught with your pants down. Can't do that with the takedown since the chamber comes off with the barrel.
I've got the M6 Scout, Henry AR7, Chiappa little badger, and have owned a Savage 24 222/ .410. My number one choice is the M6 Scout. The best survival rifle ever made IMO. I'd go with the Henry AR 7 second. People like to trash the AR7, but most are only familiar with the old Charter Arms versions, which were junk. Henry has worked out the bugs enough that this gun is very reliable. Yes, you must be conscious to use high velocity .22 LR, in order to cycle the action, but so what. You can still use standard velocity ammo but you will render the gun into a straight pull single shot, but still doable. The Chiappa Little Badger, while fun to shoot, is a piece of junk. It's not very accurate, has a cheap wire stock that you can't keep tight due to its mounting arrangement in the receiver. It always has some play in it. The ammo storage system is next to worthless unless you make a ranger band or similar to hold the ammo tight. Took it squirrel hunting once, before I found out how crappy the ammo storage was, and promptly lost half my rounds because they fell out of the little plastic holder at the slightest touch. I've seen one of Chiappas M6 ripoff 22 over 20 gauge guns, and you couldn't pay me to own one. An absolute hunk of junk that is way overpriced. The Savage 24, while a great gun, is simply much too heavy to be carrying in a survival situation, where you may be humping it through the woods or wherever, and are carrying all your belongings with you. Plus, they cost a very pretty penny to purchase one.
I liked all these selections and the video really helps narrow down the options and what to look for in a survival rifle. You didn’t give the weight of the Italian model but other wise good video and 45-70 for survival hmm 🤔 well yeah but not especially small or compact I’m thinking.
How you could include the 10-22 but not the PCC is crazy. I've met so many range goers shooting the 1022, who go nuts on my ruger pcc. Same exact rifle, albeit a bit heavier, but with the range and stopping power of an actual round.
Takedown capability, growing number of aftermarket accessories, easy to take to 100yd with irons, flat shooting, low recoil, the thing is a beast. Anyone interested in a 1022 I always recommend getting the pcc, 9mm is still cheap enough, and the capabilities are much better.
I think PCC is a great choice but as the title says, this is for apocalypse scenario where you can carry few thousand rounds of .22 LR in your bag with little fatigue. Hard to say the same for 9mm rounds.
@@kwangnam9993 very true. However, I'm not convinced of the reliability of .22, especially when carried in bulk. Dents in the bullet, as well as the casing can make it inaccurate, and even unusable in many cases. Honestly I'd rather carry 500 rounds of 9mm than 2k of .22 in a bag. At least I know that I can hit 500 targets.
The ultimate bugout/ pack gun (that they haven't made yet) would be a Sub 3000. 10mm version of the Sub2k.
Not sure I'd pick a very unpopular cartridge to carry, in one of theses scenarios. Definitely stick to 22/223/9mm. Plenty of "pickups" around ;)
it does exist its in 40 s&w
Tnw aero survival rifle is what you’re looking for. Takes glock mags. My sister carbine for my g40 hunter 👍👍
Unless you want to announce your presence to everyone within a mile or so then a proper 'survival' rifle needs a silencer / moderator.
A .22 LR without one makes a very audible 'crack' and will allow you to hunt very quietly and safely (as far as attack from fellow survivors goes) - I know the cost and red tape can be a stumbling block for some people in certain US states but ultimately it's the difference between being a hunter and being a target.
Only the combo over/under would interest me. The one I had as a boy was awesome.
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I think you meant to say"but that doesn't mean that this adaptable weapon IS just for youngsters" when you speaking about the Savage model 42 Takedown.
I love your choices especially the Ruger and the Savage .22/.410. I would've added a honorable mention though for the takedown accessories that we have now for the AR15 platform that can do the same barrel takedown
AR is a horrible choice for an apocalypse gun.
I'd pick a 1895 Winchester russian model. It's a military grade weapon with a common round 7.62x54. It's easy to take care of and has a bayonet lug.
A good survival gun shoot shell and bullet by itself or whit adaptor.
My single shot 12 gauge shoot: birdshot, buckshot, slug, black powder, .22 , 410 ( bird, buck, slug, .45 ) .
the magpul takedown looks nice, but a shotgun with a 12 guage to lr and other ammo adapter is usefull as well....
Glock 19 and ruger pc carbine cant be beat for the money and a great combo shtf tool.
The Rugar PC9, and the H&R Survivor are both great survival rifles as well.
The one i have been carrying for 48 years is a Savage model 24-C 22 LR 20 GA it takes down 20 inch barres 5 1/4 lbs with a case bunnys to not big bears gun
I want a triple gun, 12 Gauge on one side, a nice 30 caliber, like 30-06, 308 or 54R on the other side and a Ruger 10-22 on the bottom that can handle the large magazines.
Could pair a Baikal MP-94, which is a over-under break barrel with a 12-guage and rifle caliber, with a .22 insert for the 12-gauge barrel. Obviously doesn't meet your desire for a .22 large mag. auto-loader, but maybe pair the rifle with a .22 hand gun?
Don't forget your MG 42
Agreed with all but the Henry in 45-70, smaller caliber in.223 to.240 would be better for carrying more ammo.
I always thought a SS .22 Mag lever action would be a good survival gun. Good for small game, defense, and large game in a pinch.
Best survival rifle would be a crossbow. Easy enough to fashion some rough ammo in a pinch.
2nd best would be .22LR whatever fires reliably. Incredibly cheap, space efficient ammo. You can buy it in buckets. I have a .22lr Sig Mosquito and am looking at getting a Ruger 10/22 Charger.
I LOVE my Little Henry 22semi!
yeah the Henry's ar-7 was originally designed by Carter firearms when Henry acquired Carter Firearms they named it the Henry AR7
Correct!
Morrison Stoner (of AR-15 fame) designed the Armalite AR5 and AR7 which was pretty much scrapped by the military, then licensed to Carter who was bought by Henry and sold to civilian market. From what I've heard.
AR-15, AR-10, Bolt .30-06, Glock 17, 357 magnum, a semi auto .22lr, 12 gauge pump, bolt .243, AK47, and another AR-15. There’s your 10 apocalypse guns.
Weirauch HW90 in .25 packs a wicked punch and pellet ammo is ridiculously more compact and light than full cartridges of even 22lr and at 50 feet equal ballistics
For survival, small game with a pellet gun makes a lot of sense. Rabbits are everywhere, and if you get good at spotting them, a pellet gun could easily get you 3 meals a day. ...add a fishing pole, and you hardly need anything else really.
Failed to mention the Sub 2K ?
I still like my Winchester 94 (pre 64) 3030 and my Marlin 336 rifle for daily use. My 30.06 for reach out and touch em shooting and my Mossbergs.
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A .410/.22wmr o/u is a rather versatile pack rifle. Ate plenty of meals carrying one.
If only one choice, any 12 gauge. Versatility.
No love for the Springfield M6?? Man, that's 2 videos in a row now..
The new Smith and Wesson folding 9mm or the Kel-Tec sub 2k. However I prefer a short ar9. Something like a CMMG banshee. The b&t tp9 is pretty sick too.
I never understood the point of folding rifles that go from long and thin into a hard to pack triangle shape
Survival list without Taurus Circuit Judge is not a top list. Circuit Judge It has the reliability and practicality of a revolver, the power and versatility of a shotgun and the accuracy of a .45 Long Colt rifle. All in one weapon.
Best rifle is what you can get your hands on w/ lots of ammo, if you're to stupid to be prepared. If you planned, its what you're comfortable and accurate with.
People are forgetting the purpose for the bug out bag, if you are on foot...Having a rifle slung to your back will draw attention to yourself and hunting for food is the purpose not self defense...You carry your hand gun for close situations...I picked the Henry AR7 because of concealment reasons...We all have our choices...
You forgot TPS M-6 22LR/410
Nowadays a survival rifle is a must have defense tool.
Had some of those 22s and over-unders, but would prefer to take my 357mag+38sp lever action or my 9mm P C C. Capable of taking small to mid sized game at reasonable distances, enough fire power and short length for self defense at close ranges. Carryable ammo. Even better would be a lightweight A R + handgun combo
357 mag lever action, and a 357 mag revolver side arm is all I need for survival. Easy, and inexpensive to reload, and lots of fun at the range.
an AR is a horrible choice for an apocalypse gun.
@@domusdebellum3042 Mini 14... Runs cleaner due to piston drive and the new ones can do 1.5 to 2 Moa
Eats anything and doesn't need alot of cleaning...
@@domusdebellum3042 if you were being tracked by a clan of roving cannibal scavengers during the apocalypse you would be glad to have one
TPS makes a really good survival takedown over and under in several calibers. Made in USA
I suspect that the 9mm flowers ammo would be impossible to find, as it is extremely rare during good times.
9mm flobert is popular and easy to find in Europe. But a 9mm flobert , performance... meh...
@@alehorDrevan problem is, I don't live in europe....
I would swap the Ruger PC Carbine for the Henry All Weather.
Is Ruger producing Marlin 22 rifles yet?
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I like how you start the video off with the Kel-Tec but don't list it in your video, how comical you are!
A survival rifle needs to be light, compact, easy to service and reliable (as few moving parts as possible) and lever action rifles are kinda the opposite of that. The mechanical complexity of the lever action definitely eliminates it as a survival rifle candidate.
It's reliable iconic and not overly difficult to clean. Sounds like the perfect survival rifle to me
No to mention that most are made of all screwed in parts which will walk out with long term hard use
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For food, do not discount traps, they are silent, passive, and you can feed more people, depending on the number of traps you have. The old fashioned steel jaw traps are the best, they rarely break, and snares are usually only good for one or two catches before they're mangled.
The AR-7 was never deployed by the U.S. military. That is a myth. It was the Armalite AR-5 in 22 Hornet that was adopted by the U.S.A.F. as the MA-1 and used as a survival rifle.
Same gun, the AR-7 is the updated version.
@@omisan771 That is incorrect. The AR-5 is a bolt action in different caliber. Not the same gun at all.
gone rydin, absolutely agree with you! Even the issue .22 Hornet ammo came in boxes marked "not for use against enemy personnel", due to the hollow point bullet! Neat little bolt gun, far better option than the crappy AR-7!
In 1965 was in a MATS (Military Air Transport Service) C-130 squadron and went to a training class for the AR-15 semi auto that was to replace the AR-5 as a survival rifle.
@@kellymeggison9418 .22 LR will be far more plentiful in a SHTF scenario than .22 Hornet. And the only AR-7's that were crappy were when Charter Arms made them, jam-o-matics for sure. But the Henry versions are excellent. I carry mine in a compact floating rifle case, 8 rds. in the gun, 16 rounds in two mags in the stock, and two extra mags in a small belt pouch, and have never had a problem with feeding. A .22 LR that's still firing is far better than the .22 Hornet bolt gun that has no ammo. That's probably why so many of the rifles in the video are chambered in that caliber. That being said, if I could get one I'd get the SA M6 Scout in .22 Hornet over .410 and put away as much ammo as I could.
Nice guns. And i love the .22 lr rifles and own the ruger but they are useless in a endtime scenario. I would rather go with any .50 cal double barrel air gun in a Apokalypse. Why? I can make my bullets or arrow's on my own and i only need compresed air to fire them. No shortage of ammunition any more.
I just posted the same. LOL.
@@FBPrepping 😱you copycat
Bullets are as simple as cutting the head from a bolt & using a paper sabot. Gun cotton is not hard to make and more powerful than black powder. For a barrel a piece of black pipe sch40.
I wish Henry made a .22 WMR or .223 AR7. They really turned the AR7 around with their attention to quality. The Charter Arms AR7 really sucked. 🇺🇸
Chiapa , should buy a point on to a always on for the green dot. 22WMR is that caliber, wrapped in a sound suppressing fabric item, sleeping bag. Mention the music.
How did this not mention the M6 Scout? Formerly made by Springfield.
The Chiappa version is in the description of the video. For some reason the actual video only went through 7 of their "top 10"
What gun is that guy holding at 3:14?
I really like the way it looks, but when I search for “Ruger 10-22”
It looks nothing like that. Even the pictures in the video go back and forth.
I like 22s but I'm not relying on it for survival.
Actually the 22 makes a lot of sense. When your talking survival, you are not chasing big game. Nor trying to be Rambo.
@@WALTERBROADDUS maybe you're not but I'm going to have what is needed to survive.
@@WALTERBROADDUS This is just stupid. If you live out in the country in sparsely populated areas, you're not "chasing down big game". You sit in a stand and wait for one to cross your path and game would be plentiful for quite a while, particularly if whatever apocalyptic scenario wipes out a lot of the population. Even bringing up Rambo to justify your ignorant position is hyperbolic stupidity and only shows you're not capable of rational thought. Survival has many faces. You're entire assumption is predicated that someone is going to be hiking across country non stop.
Which was the rifle that was the one that started the video?
Love the amateur scope mount on the 10/22
Henry rifle rocks
I live in a country where firearms are prohibited to civilians. My choice would be (forcibly) a DIY big bore rifle once the SHTF has taken the majority of the aggressive thugs, and the gangs have annihilated each other. You will always have air available, and spare parts for air compressed tools are going to be universally available much after the last bullet has been fired.
Why not just wait until the criminals are dead and then take one of their guns?
Brilliant thinking. People think Im crazy because I have a walking cane that shoots 12ga. I live in the dirty south rural areas. Hogs, dogs, bears are common here. No problems. And if you get amongst a pack of 2legged coyotes. Shoot 2or3 close together. Smash a knee or shin with 36inches of 3 /4 black pipe with an endcap. Just takes all thoughts of pursuit.
I'd LOVE to have an M6 in .22lr/.410. But I have a little badger .22. With a suppressor it is stupid movie quiet when using subsonic ammunition.
I have real world experience with the Henry AR7. I actually felt bad selling it to another outdoorsman because it's function was that poor. The feeding issue was all by itself, but the issue that sent it over the top for me was the front sight post wouldn't stay in position, then it fell out carrying it in the woods.
What good is a survival tool if I can't zero in on a squirrel or bunny to feed my family.
The Henry is a no buy, no recommend from me.
Just bought an original Costa Mesa AR-7, anyone know if there is a Serial number lookup for armalite?
This guy's dramatic flair reading voice 😂
Lots of comments on 45-70. Own one and would use it. It’s part of my bug out gear and yep it’s got some weight but for pure power and effective balance and handling it’s my go to. A plastic AR anything is fine but you trade weight for penetration and if I’m hunting for meat it anchors the animal nicely. If I have to defend I can blow through cover easily. It’s loud and the boom has shock value. If you can shoot, I mean actually put the bullet where you want it one is done. I have an AR and it’s not for me. Too light, inaccurate, fussy and hard to clean. My lever action is easy to clean, has barrel weight and life, holds target, great balance, accurate as hell and versatile to boot. Weight matters but shouldn’t limit your bug out equipment. I carry a wide variety and at 63 can hump my age plus in gear. Take a wide view and consider what survival means long term.
Yea accurate to 150 yards, maybe. The bullet drop on 30-30 and 45-70 is insane. The 223 or 308 is insanely more accurate. If your ar is inaccurate you either have a 7.5 inch barrel, or you couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn if you wanted to.
The keltec sub2000 has engineering flaws with the spring that works with the safety. Be weary of this gun. Had to send one back for them to fix. The gun stopped working after running 6 rounds through it.
Had a Henry AR7. It fouled at least once on every magazine. It was terrible. I tried what I could to remedy the situation, but it was just too cheaply made to cycle properly. That was a long time ago, and perhaps they're better now, but I'll never find out.
Ya' seem to have forgotten the
Springfield m-65 scout
[22 hornet over .410]
Probably because the M6 in .22 Hornet/.410 and it's .22 LR and .22 Mag variants have been nearly unobtainable for nearly 15 years since Springfield Armory discontinued it. Expect to pay nearly $1000 for one if you can find one for sale.
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Over under or other break action 12 gauge shotgun with a 22lr barrel insert
I would say the best survival rifle is an over and under 12 gage on the bottom with a 3006 in top . I have one and it can take the full compliment of food or enemy. Bears to mice and everything in between. There is no comparison to the ones reviewed the majority of them are pack rifles.
I would agree a combo rifle shotgun would be versatile the only drawback would be they are usually pretty heavy.
@@craigthescott5074 your correct. For a genuine survivalist the small stuff just don’t cut it. Think about the survival rifles from the WW2 Germans. Drillings with 8mm and 12 ga.
No Styer Scout? Incomplete list.
The marlin 70 PSS the only gun I didn’t lose in my boating accident. 😂
If you are on your own and only have one of these single shot rifles for self defense then you won't last long unless you can hide very very well. You're always better off with the larger caliber semi-autos.
I think we can all agree that any gun is better than no gun. Me personally, I’ll be going for my 12gauge loaded with buck shot if I ever had to travel.
The best post apocalyptic rifle will have built in machined steel iron sights
Savage 42 comes other popular caliber combinations.
9:00 How about Chiappa Alaskan 1892 Takedown?
My favorite Survival Rifle is a Bow. I'll never run out of ammo, powder, OR Cartridges, because I have the skills to make my own ammo from Scratch.
Plus, no one will hear the shot until it lands.
Yea but a sidearm, compact shotgun or small caliber rifle would help in close quarters situations. I don't discount your idea, since I also would carry my bow for stealth hunting, but even just a 4in barrel .22lr revolver would suffice.
If there is an apocalypse, a complete breakdown of normalcy, I'll be packing my Colt M 4 or M1A
The TNW ASR is a rifle miles ahead of most of these. 9mm 40 S&W or 10mm. 10 round semi auto or high cap mag will do a much better job than a 22 LR.
I've noticed some comments advocating for heavier calibers in a firearm for SHTF apocalypse scenarios. All I want to say is do you really want to make more noise and let other survivors know where you are at? They may just want what you have but not you! Just a thought.