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@MistWolf; I've gone through the process you talked about already with my Mosin. I'm seeing that I would like something more manageable than a full power cartridge, and also less expensive. Right now a Winchester 94 is looking very appealing to me, but the paranoid side of me would love to have the force multiplying effect of a semi-auto rifle. The reason I created this thread was to augment my own opinion with some others to make a good choice and reduce trial and error as much as possible, that way I can spend more time getting familiar with my choice.
 
If it was only one, it'd be a 10/22 or a Marlin 60. Cheap, plentiful ammo, easy to maintain, no sound to speak of, both are reliable as the day is long, and in a pinch it'll take a deer (you may use the whole mag, though).
 
The ak is fine as a battle rifle, but it's a no go as a hunting rifle for me. I love ak's don't get me wrong, I have one. I was merely stating it's limitations. I know it makes a great defensive rifle and also a good plinker and battle rifle but it doesn't compare to a hunting rifle for hunting.
 
@ Dr. Rob; I could buy a lot of rifles with what I have, but there are other aspects of my life that need a little maintenance :banghead: .

@Certaindeaf; Yes, I have a 1911 and a couple .38 revolvers. I also have a good deal of .22 rifles and shotguns. A centerfire rifle is what I am missing at the moment.
 
I bought a Ruger Scout for essentially the same purpose—one rifle for all needs if it should ever come to that. I don't think the AR in 223/5.56 is enough rifle for hunting. 308 is better. Bolts actions are simpler so there's less to go wrong and that's important if you really need something you can rely on. But a Marlin 336 would make an excellent choice as well.
 
AR 10 or LR308 was my choice. Can't go wrong with a 308 semi-auto weapon. I topped it off with a Nikon scope and retained the iron sights as well.
 
Rem 700 or Marlin 336

Harvest anything in the Americas... what else you need a rifle for?
 
I Vote Colt LE6920......:D

And 2k will buy a matching pair! .... well Close! might need some change..:uhoh:
 

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The ak is fine as a battle rifle, but it's a no go as a hunting rifle for me. I love ak's don't get me wrong, I have one. I was merely stating it's limitations. I know it makes a great defensive rifle and also a good plinker and battle rifle but it doesn't compare to a hunting rifle for hunting.
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Yeah, I thought you owned an AK, so didn't understand your comment. I would expect that from most AR fanboys ;-) .... and I also love my AR btw, but I would leave my house with an AK. Well, I thought the point of the topic was an all round firearm for SHTF scenario. You can definitely hunt with an AK, water foul would be the only issue as far as I'm concerned, ha. I would have selected FALs but the Israelis dropped those as their primary weapons and developed the Galil. The same as the South Africans, originally fielded FALs and then went to Galils. That said, the Israeli Army now uses ARs. But the loose tolerances, heavy hitting 762x39 round, and the fact it can be somewhat stealthy with a collapsible stock (instead of a big conspicuous M14), you pee down the barrel to clean it, makes it a good option imo. Think about your overall load, the weight, how many days food, gear, how much ammo you are carrying, it all factors in.

And from 230yrds good ol hickok45 has no problem hitting steel over and over again: http://youtu.be/kwMmhSWRu3Q

Fun discussion as always, no one person is right and whatever works for you, works.
 
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My advice would be to get a good 03-A3.
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Good, solid advice.

How easy is it to get replacement parts for an 03-A3? Can they be found in stock online at any time and shipped to your house in a few days? Does the average Dunham's or Dick's have replacement parts and accessories to the 03-A3?
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Ah, yes...spoken by a true AR owner. So tell me, in you experience, what breaks first on an 03A3? I have two of them, both of which are almost 70 years old and all the parts are original. As one who's owned and fired bolt rifles for almost 40 years, I can tell you that unless you're a dolt who mishandles your firearms, there's really nothing to break. Besides, he's talking a potential SHTF situation, so thinking of just grabbing the laptop and ordering parts is not only unrealistic, it's downright silly.

I think relying on a .223 for anything much more than shooting small-ish varmints is foolish. Add to that a rifle that has appendages that stick every which way, (front sight, laser sight, EoTech, pistol grip, etc) and I believe you have a firearm that's waiting to get broken. And by the way, I own two .223's one of which is an AR, neither of which would be my first, second, third and probably not my fourth choice for the scenario mentioned.

Actually, like someone else said, the Ruger gunsite would probably be a decent choice. Heck, almost ANY caliber larger than a .223 would be better.

Simple bolt rifle in .243 or up.
Make sure it has iron sights, get a medium cost low power scope and spring for some lens covers
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Perfect advice.

35W
 
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Get the Daniel Defense M 4 at Aimsurplus.com and dont look back. Or a SGL 21 and buy all the ammo you want on that $2000 .
 
Of all the centerfire rifles I currently own they would still be in the safe but my 10/22 would be with me as well as about 10,000 rounds and several spare mags in a back pack.
I will admit I've been eyeing a 10/22 Magnum recently though.
 
Of all the centerfire rifles I currently own they would still be in the safe but my 10/22 would be with me as well as about 10,000 rounds and several spare mags in a back pack.
I will admit I've been eyeing a 10/22 Magnum recently though.
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Oh yeah, If I had to make do with one rifle in a TEOTWAWKI situation, I'd be packin' my BL-22...
 
It is pretty difficult to beat the simplicity, reliability and accuracy of a bolt-action rifle. You can purchase one of the new Winchester M70s in .308 Win for the better part of $700.00. Add the cost of a base, rings, scope, bi-pod and sling and you're still at not much more than $1,300.00. That leaves enough funds to purchase reloading equipment, supplies and a manual. JMHO.

Geno
 
....but I want to be able to roll out of my bed one day, grab my rifle, and possibly never come back. If I had to do this, I want my rifle to first and foremost, be adequate for protecting my loved ones from danger, (rabid kittens, SPETSNAZ, etc.) and secondly, be a reliable tool for hunting deer sized game at short to moderate ranges.

With those parameters its an easy caliber choice, 308. Rifle choice? I would do a AR10 platform. Bolt gun could suffice too though I guess. Scopes & clips, colors & gizmos equals debate; caliber and platform choice doesn't IMHO
 
A Scout rifle was concieved as one rifle that would do most anything well, a general purpose, quick handling piece that can deliver the goods in almost any situation. A quick review of the concept and history, plus a list of the factory rifles available if you're not familiar with it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout_rifle

I've handled all three (though not the newer model Savage with the accu-trigger & stock) and they are all very nice, though I don't see the Steyr as being enough nicer to justify the higher cost. I don't own any of them (I live in Ohio where we can't use rifles for hunting, so an AR serves my needs) but if I did the Ruger is what I'd spend my money on. For the $1000-$2000 budget you have you could easily get the rifle with plenty of spare mags, an optic of your choice either forward or conventional mount and a bunch of ammo and be well set for whatever.
 
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