Fold up/Compact .22lr survival rifle

[Guvnor]

I recently bought a single shot NEF sportster .22 for that exact purpose. A little over 5 pounds and 36 inches long. I wanted the single shot so I could shoot anything from .22 shorts to hypervelocity long rifle. You can break it down by removing one phillips head screw, and the forearm and barrel come right off. Once taken down, the 3 pieces can easily be stowed away in a backpack or whatever. Im in the process of trying to rig up some sort of soft case for it.

Its a great shooter as well. Very happy with it.

 

[GunTech]

Garcia bronco rifle? It's a single shot. So is the Stevens 30. Looking at other autos, the Browning semi-auto takes down too.

If you want a non semi-automatic repeater, there's the Marlin 39

 

[rangerruck]

There is truly only one;
the marlin papoose stainless, if you can find a very old one, with the front attached forestock, that would be supercool.
the only other one I would choose would be Majestic arms, quad model.

 

[VA27]

http://www.pakrifle.com/Pak-Rifle.html

 

[rangerruck]

okay, me likey that one as well....

 

[cpileri]

try this one

Might fold up short enough for your needs:
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73873&page=3&pp=15&highlight=tri-folding

C-

 

[paintballdude902]

id have to go with a 10/22 carbine in a folding stock it will probably cycle sub sonic ammo or at least feed and eject you may have to cycle by hand

 

[15guns]

a fold up 22 survival rifle. sound like you need a ruger 10/22 and put a folding stock it.

 

[beefsalad]

How about a feather industries? I know it's not a single shot/bolt action, but it's collapsible and has a small footprint. I'm not sure about their current models, but the pre-bans had a fully collapsible stock.

 

[CZguy]

VA27,

Do you own one of those pac rifles? They look really nice but I'd sure like to hear from some people who own one, before buying one. Especially at that price.

 

[FSJeeper]

Ditto that CZguy! VA27, any other info you can get on these would be appreciated.

That pakgun truly looks like the ultimate survival rifel, and at 1 pound, it is a winner.

If the quality and function of the rifle is excellent, I am definitely buying one.

 

[esq_stu]

I agree with the 10/22 comments - my 10/22 has never failed with subsonic ammo. Put a folder on it and you're good to go. So many after market parts are available for it your mind will spin.

 

[GunTech]

A lot of what was once known as 'standard velocity' is subsonic. And some is now marked that way. Should function fine in a 10/22

This thread has got me thinking. I may need to redesign my bolt action 223 take down survival rifle in 22 LR.

 

[9mm+]

Not a bolt-action, but the Henry AR-7 is a great emergency/survival 22 rifle.

 

[ROCK6]

I wish Marlin would make a carbine version of their 981T .22LR rifle...bolt action, tube magazine (nothing to lose)...add a folding stock and that's a pretty good little piece.

I have a few that are adequate.

M6 Sprinfield Scout 22/410; I added the Trijicon Relfex which works like a charm! The Marlin Papoose is another great option, although it's semi-auto. Taurus use to have the nice little Model 62 reproduction in break-down carbine model...







I also have the folding stock 10/22 with ghost ring sights and of course the diminutive single shot Chipmunk.



ROCK6

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I know it's not what he asked for, but shooting subsonic ammo from a rifle barrel of 18" or so reduces the velocity to the point where it's no more effective than a spring or air powered pellet gun keeping effective ranges to much less than 75yds.

Until the 1930s, all .22 LR ammunition was sub-sonic -- and was still quite effective when it comes to killing game. If your intention is to shoot more than .25 yards, sub-sonic (standard velocity) ammunition will prove more accurate, since high velocity rounds fall below the speed of sound at that range and that causes problems.

I designed (but never made) a buttstock for my Colt Woodsman. To make it and attach it to the gun would cost $$$ and involve a lot of paperwork. But for anyone who wants one, the design would work well with almost any other automatic pistol.

It starts with a strip of steel shaped to fit the pistol's backstrap and covered with a layer of neoprene bonded to the steel. The buttstock is attached with screws and is cut to allow shooting with the right arm fully extended. It is held to the pistol butt with a nylon strap and camlok buckle. If it wasn't for the %%$#@ law, I'd have one on my Woodsman right now, and it would fill the bill for the customer very nicely.

 

[VA27]

All I know about the pakrifle is what you see at their site. I'm waiting for some beta tester to buy one and report on it.

If they made it in 22mag I'd have one already. There was talk about a fast-twist barrel to offer positive stability with the Agila SSS, but I don't know if they have done one yet.

 

[mp510]

If he really wants a bolt action, he should look into the Daisy Legacy that was made (IIRC) during the alte 80s or early 90s. They had a 10 shot rotary magazine, synthetic stock (adjustable LOP, option wood furniture available), aluminum receiver (grooved for scope) and a plastic sleeved octagonal barrel. I shot one a lot when I was a kit. Making cans dance at 70 yard was easy with that rifle.