Got a new "survival/pack" rifle - show me yours

[chicharrones]

For quite some time, I've had a wire stock rimfire carbine on my mind ever since I saw an interesting set up by Nodak Spud several years ago.

Finally, some stars aligned for me with the find of a nicely modified 1993 Marlin 25N about a month ago. Then being able to get what may have been the last brand new SRS-M stock available from the guys over at Nodak Spud.

I've fired this Marlin with its original wood stock to find that it's a good shooter. Now I need to test out this Marlin in its new set up. A red dot is in its immediate future.



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Stock pulled out to 12" LOP.
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[chicharrones]

A few more pics.

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I like how a 10 round magazine fits up the AR grip and is retained by the stock.
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Stock pulled out to 14" LOP.
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[LoonWulf]

Thats pretty bloody cool!

 

[gotboostvr]

Yeah, that's pretty nifty.

Would make an ideal truck gun for taking out critters and impromptu plinking.

 

[chicharrones]

Yeah, that's pretty nifty.

Would make an ideal truck gun for taking out critters and impromptu plinking.

It's going to make a nice road trip rifle that won't take up much space. Sometimes I get some unexpected shootin' time with old friends when I'm out of town for work.

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Survival! My hobby, you got my attention. What does she weigh? What ammo do she like? Have you shot any CCI "Quiet" ammo?

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Here are my main "SR"s. My Little Badger of course, which I wish they would make in .22 Hornet, and my Savage 24V-A, with the .30WCF barrel cut down to 19" and the 20 gauge tube at 18.5". Or something...rifle barrel might be a bit longer than that.
I also have two old .22LR single shot rifles, which I think make pretty good survival rifles, they are both super light and super accurate.

 

[chicharrones]

Survival! My hobby, you got my attention. What does she weigh? What ammo do she like? Have you shot any CCI "Quiet" ammo?

Yep, I have fired CCI Quiets, but few other ammo types so far. I've only fired this gun standing on my hind legs. When I hold 'er steady and can see the iron sights, this Marlin stacks Quiets on top of one another at 15 yards. A red dot should help when I get that mounted up.

Regarding weight, steel receiver repeating rifles are kinda porky and this is one is no exception. Especially with the fat barrel profile and long receiver that this Marlin has. With the original wood stock this 25N weighs 5 lbs. 5 oz. with an empty magazine. With the aluminum bodied steel wire stock, it weighs 4 lbs. 11 oz. with an empty magazine. So, only a 10 ounce weight drop overall.

It's slim in the hands, but it certainly is no fly weight.

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[Ugly Sauce]

I think you are well within the light-weight zone. !!! That's not bad at all, even a Little Badger weighs a little over three pounds. The cool thing about .22's, is that you can carry lots of ammo. Good rig.

 

[Lnf Crzr]

My Marlin Mounti 22lr Packs up nice and neat with few hundred rounds.

Or either of my Jm Marlin 16” can also fit in the pack. A 357 or 45 colt.

Add a handgun of equal Cartridge and your Golden for a road trip or what not.

I also have a Scissor Loading press that’s portable with Molds-Brass, primers and 1lbs of Unique…..

Just need a fire and Start taking W/Ws off vehicles .

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Not too many wheel weights in the mountains, but yeah, that would work. !! I kind of, generally, like a pistol that does something different than the rifle, such as a .22 pistol paired with a larger caliber rifle, or a heavy caliber hand gun/revolver paired with a .22 rifle. But I appreciate the concept never the less.

 

[Risky buisness]

Nice compact little rifle. Its more convenient than my take down Marlin ' papoose ' dont have to assemble it to use.

 

[Armored farmer]

Nice rifle @chicharrones .
A big improvement on the AR7 rifle.

Now the rifle case can be a integral part.

 

[Lnf Crzr]

Best part of reloading- load Some lite easy low power 357 for handgun and Fast stepping mags for the rifle. Mark each primer with red or green….A good combo for multiple purposes. Grab the appropriate ammo for your needs.

Not too many wheel weights in the mountains, but yeah, that would work. !! I kind of, generally, like a pistol that does something different than the rifle, such as a .22 pistol paired with a larger caliber rifle, or a heavy caliber hand gun/revolver paired with a .22 rifle. But I appreciate the concept never the less.

 

[Armored farmer]

You've probably seen my kit.
10.5" 5.56mm
3-30s
Light
Reflex sight
Single point sling
Cleaning kit
.22lr conversion kit
Several feet of paracord

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Now that is cool. Especially the .22LR conversion kit. And all in an innocent red bag. !!!!

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Best part of reloading- load Some lite easy low power 357 for handgun and Fast stepping mags for the rifle. Mark each primer with red or green….A good combo for multiple purposes. Grab the appropriate ammo for your needs.

Good point. I've considered taking my Victory .38 along with my Rossi .357, then with the rifle fully loaded (11-12 rounds?) with .357's carry the bulk of my ammo in .38spl, which I load on the light side for that old Victory model. Also, the .38/357 shot loads work very well, take some of them which could be used in either rifle or pistol. But, so many rifle-pistol combinations, so little time!

 

[Rubone]

Savage 24C "Campers Companion" 22LR over 20ga. Spare ammo storage in stock



Next to a full size version

 

[Lnf Crzr]

Good point. I've considered taking my Victory .38 along with my Rossi .357, then with the rifle fully loaded (11-12 rounds?) with .357's carry the bulk of my ammo in .38spl, which I load on the light side for that old Victory model. Also, the .38/357 shot loads work very well, take some of them which could be used in either rifle or pistol. But, so many rifle-pistol combinations, so little time!

Tho the 45 colt isn’t as versatile as the 357…. It’s also a Small 16” Rifle that can fit into that fake leather pouch, and goes into my Backpack. With my Ruger old army… and a Conversation cyl I have a Rifle that is as Powderfull as a 454 casull (250gr at 1750fps) with hot reloading…. Or slow cowboy 750 Fps ammo. Plus the Ruger Old army- I can load up Black powder and round ball with caps.

If survival is the plan-I’m ready for mountain location or city. Versatile 45 colt or 357 does it for me

 

[BigBlue 94]

Nice compact little rifle. Its more convenient than my take down Marlin ' papoose ' dont have to assemble it to use.

But not quite as compact... My second thought after thinking of my own papoose, was that this stock would make a handy papoose even handier!

I like that the OPs stock uses a standard AR pistol grip. I would slap a hogue on there and call it good. Well, actually I dont like all the sharp lines on it and would likely do some smoothing and whatnot.

 

[chicharrones]

But not quite as compact... My second thought after thinking of my own papoose, was that this stock would make a handy papoose even handier!

True, a Papoose or Ruger takedown gun would be shorter when taken down. What those guns lose in length, they may gain in girth when stored.

I like that the OPs stock uses a standard AR pistol grip. I would slap a hogue on there and call it good. Well, actually I dont like all the sharp lines on it and would likely do some smoothing and whatnot.

Those stocks don't come with a grip, but I had a plain AR grip laying around needing a home. Some parts of the aluminum stock body are nicely rounded where the hands touch the rifle, but that trigger guard sure stands out with its hard angles when compared to the older version of this stock. https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/m4-aircrew-survival-rifle.207357/

It sure would be cool to compare the two stocks in use side by side.

 

[Lnf Crzr]

Had a M6 Springfield. No Offense to those who like there’s… yet that was about sub par as can get. Reminded me of sheet metal and piping. No need for the prices they get. Also the most important part…. Accuracy! Was awful. Just for those pondering getting one- no need to waste the time or money.

 

[BigBlue 94]

True, a Papoose or Ruger takedown gun would be shorter when taken down. What those guns lose in length, they may gain in girth when stored

On the papoose, the barrel is removed by loosening the barrel nut. So when packed, its a mere half inch or so girthier. Pretty much no change. The stock/receiver section is just a smidge longer than the barrel. The stock has no forend and ends abruptly at the front of the receiver. So if you have room for the stock and receiver, the barrel will also fit.

 

[Lnf Crzr]

It all depends on your terrain.

Survival out at hunting camp far from anything resembling a Grocery store, Living on Squirrels and Rabbits? 22lr.

Escaping city and having to possibly interact with combatants on way out with survival in mind after?
357

Crashed on side of Mountain road in Wyoming far from others and stranded…. Defense against 4 legged animals, plus survive on what animals you can harvest?
45 colt

Depending on Where I’m going to be and headed to, I’ll grab the appropriate Guns and ammo. Takes about 5 min. Bag goes in truck… Nice and ready. Survival knife and other items in bag also.

Best to be prepared

 

[chicharrones]

On the papoose, the barrel is removed by loosening the barrel nut. So when packed, its a mere half inch or so girthier. Pretty much no change. The stock/receiver section is just a smidge longer than the barrel. The stock has no forend and ends abruptly at the front of the receiver. So if you have room for the stock and receiver, the barrel will also fit.

Years ago I wanted a Papoose, but I tend to shy away from rimfire autoloading rifles for some reason. That would leave the ol' Marlin Midget Magnum as comparable to a Papoose, but those are kind of rare. Not to mention I already have a small .22 magnum carbine.