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Well you can prepare for SHTF, but it will likely never happen. If it did; water, food and medical supplies would be more valuable.
So, in that case...just buy whatever you like and whatever is fun for you to shoot. Then just buy lots of ammo and learn to shoot it well. Keep a ariety of ammo on hand to satisfy your SHTF fears.
Some folks enjoy shotguns (versatility is outstanding, I couldn't be without an 870 or two), some folks enjoy AK's or AR's. If it were me and long guns were my thing, I'd grab an 870 and a marlin 60 or a ruger 10/22. 22's are great for lots of things and you can afford to shoot and store massive amounts of ammo. For me, a good lever action 30-30 with peep sights is more fun to shoot than any AK or AR, and very versatile (especially inside of 150 yards).
So, in that case...just buy whatever you like and whatever is fun for you to shoot. Then just buy lots of ammo and learn to shoot it well. Keep a ariety of ammo on hand to satisfy your SHTF fears.
Some folks enjoy shotguns (versatility is outstanding, I couldn't be without an 870 or two), some folks enjoy AK's or AR's. If it were me and long guns were my thing, I'd grab an 870 and a marlin 60 or a ruger 10/22. 22's are great for lots of things and you can afford to shoot and store massive amounts of ammo. For me, a good lever action 30-30 with peep sights is more fun to shoot than any AK or AR, and very versatile (especially inside of 150 yards).