SHTF Rifle Poll

SHTF emergency rifle you use


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i have 5 sks ,2 m1a and 4 ak's 1 ar i have seen all of them jamm at least 1 time i got them fixed now but i would not feel safe with any of them . friend of mind got a G3 i have never seen it jamm not 1 time i would pick an ak till i got to my friend's house to bum a G3 off of him LOL
 
My SHTF rifle is not listed. I have a Marlin 1894 in 357 magnum. I already have one revolver in 357 and will be getting a Ruger Blackhawk in 357 with a 9mm cylinder.
 
I voted for the AK. Reliable, tough as nails, and effective round.

I chose AR in 5.56mm because the ammo, gun parts, and magazines can all be taken from Big Brothers' little dead Minions.

While that line of thought WILL get you killed who cares what you start off with? If your gonna take ammo, parts, etc why not just take the whole freakin gun with the extra saftey position? Honestly people who carry AR's cause thats what the JBT's will be carrying confound me.
 
something accurate this way comes.

savage 10fp le-1, .308.

closer? mossberg 8 shot 12 guage.

moving fast across the terrain. mini-14.

daily recon? marlin 336 30-30.

sitting on the latrine? kimber .45.

that just about does it.

the fan is always on somewhere.

doc
 
Can we say, "None of the above."?
I have 2 AK's, 1 AR, 1 M1, 1 M1 Carbine. But I would not grab any of them.
I would go with a .308 bolt gun along with a 12 ga. shotgun. However, I would also choose one of my 30-30's over the semi's. I don't plan on firefights. I plan to haul it!!!
 
I would also choose one of my 30-30's over the semi's. I don't plan on firefights. I plan to haul it!!!

Sigh you guys and your lever guns. If I ever had to engage in a fire fight with a fellow high roader I could only hope its a fossil with a 30-30, or .357 lever action :neener: . Semi-auto trumps pumping, or cocking any day of the week.
 
Well I couldn't vote... I have a Saiga chambered in .223/ 5.56... So while I shoot the 5.56x 45 ammo, my gun is an AK variant the poll makes an assumtion of exclusivity!!!
 
12 gauge Remington 870. Carry slugs and 00 buck. This is the long arm I feel most comfortable with. Versatile, packs a wallop and, because I live in an RV, it's compact as well.

I do need a rifle, though. But cash is tight right now-maybe a SKS or, more likely, a Moisin Nagant M44 (both very compact and shoot a powerful enough round) or a 30-30 Marlin lever gun if I cash in some gold (while I can).
 
Personally my first thought of SHTF is me having to survive with a few dozen of the locals living off the land for an extended time. Something like martial law has broken out but we are to the point we follow basic rules. For this the first thought was the .30-30 since it will kill anything around my area and is compact enough to still be semi-decent against a 2 legged creature. The AR is what I voted for. If I had to depend my life on one rifle it is going to be my AR. I wouldn't abandon the SKS but the AR would be by my side 24x7 in the case of the Ruskies have invaded.
 
I love the "china attack" comments. China doesn't want anything except to be left alone. (oh, and "give us your money!!") China as a whole has no interest in a military conflict with the US, they would much rather sit back and let our cash flow into their coffers. They want power through economic, not military, means.

I can't see any large scale shtf situation happening in the forseeable future, so it is kind of moot point.

BTW I say m1a, despite not owning one. The extra range over everyone elses ak/ar would be useful.
 
MY SHTF is an LMT with plenty of Magpul mags and plenty of green tip ammo. Handgun is a CZ 75B 9mm with extra mags and a lot of ammo.
 
Hmmmm,

Living in the Foothills of the mountains in the NorthEast changes things a little...I didn't vote cause I didn't see my choice listed....I have a LE Mini-14 and that would be my go to rifle. If I had to pick between that and the 5 Bushmasters in the safe, the Mini would be the one I grabbed. Why? Cuz' if I had to git quick and hit the hills I won't be needing my optics. And I want something that is low maintenance, loose enough to fire through mud, crud, snow, and rain. Accurate enough at under 200 yards. Trust this, given this terrain, there won't be any long range shots...think thick, dense, cover.... Because if the SHTF, your not going to want to be inside a house trying to defend it. That is just plain wrong. Plywood and 2X4's aren't stopping anyone from shooting clear through your house. It would be like shooting ducks in a barrel.

Fast to shoulder and come on target....is very important to me. That is one area the Mini outclasses the AR. And please, I do not care about .25" MOA accuracy in a gun and run situation. Be more concerned with getting out alive then engaging in a firefight...

Fun Thread.....but if the SHTF you'll be more concerned with shelter, food, and water then you think....and your not going to want to lug around any more stuff then you absolutely need. Wonder how many here have given as much thought to their " Git Kit" as there choice of gun....:)

Giz
 
Talk about bringing a thread back from the dead ~ this thing is over two years old!

I'm well prepared for if an when the Obama hits the fan.
 
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If it's more of a temporary situation, like natural disaster/riots, then whatever I've got at hand should do. My survival kit though would be about 37 cartons of various brands of cigarettes. You think you can gouge people on gasoline when these things happen, wait until all the heavy smokers start running out of smokes. :D
 
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