What is the best combo weapons for survival?

357maxm · 12-28-2007, 06:39 PM

I have considered this question for a number of years and I have to say that a .22LR the best round for a survival situation. Most game in North America can be killed with a .22LR. I think a Ruger single six stainless steel hunter in a .22LR/.22WMR is the best pistol(scope mounts, good sights, minimum parts, etc.). You can kill deer with it if needed. The best rifle ... hhhmm.. I would have the say a stainless T/C G2 with a super 16" .223 barrel with iron sights and scoped with a good low powered variable scope in the 1-5 power range. You can buy inserts for it to shoot .22LRs and .22WMRs.(3 rounds from one barrel.. sweet deal) The G2 is the simplest of simple to work on (so no parts to lose). It is super light weight and easy to store. I have killed dozens of deer sized game with a .223. So a Ruger single six hunter(.22LR/.22WMR) and a T/C G2 in .223 is my choice. What is your opinion?

A-10 · 12-29-2007, 04:01 PM

Sounds like a decent set up to me. I think though that an ideal set up would be a .22 lr rifle for hunting small game and a center fire sidearm for defense against animals of the two and four legged species. 9mm-.357magnum.

teenagegunwacho · 01-02-2008, 08:40 PM

Guns
3030 with 4x scope
dirty harry

Hand to Hand CQC
Tomahawk
Long Bladed Knife

Wheres Hawkeye when you need him

damage855 · 01-02-2008, 09:22 PM

I have alway said a 22lr would be your best survival choice how many other rifles can you easily carry over 500 rounds in a small backpack? on that note I got a buddy that prifers a .410 shotgun he carrys regular birdshot and some 3inch slugs that he could take a larger game animal in a pinch. the main thing is use something you know how to work well and stock up on ammo and a spareparts kit.

two-70 · 01-02-2008, 09:37 PM

i always keep a minimum of 3000 roounds of 22lr, so easy to grab a brick and go

stitchclimber · 01-02-2008, 10:03 PM

I'm thinking more along the lines of a pistol and same caliber carbine. Such as a .357 mag revolver and a lever action of the same cal, or if your into auto loaders, a 9mm combo.

billy · 01-02-2008, 10:08 PM

.22 rifle and a fishing pole.
unless you are being chased by cops or zombies thats all i would need.

and a salt shaker.

tbonecpk · 01-02-2008, 10:22 PM

I believe that a M1A (7.62 NATO) with a collapsable sage stock would do with either a 22Lr Pistol or 45 ACP 1911.

CrazyIvan · 01-03-2008, 12:34 AM

I couldn't leave my M4 behind...or my knife.

Here's my "OSK" (Oh S**t Kit):

...that and a sharpening stone.

12-28-2007, 06:39 PM	#1
357maxm Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37	What is the best combo weapons for survival? I have considered this question for a number of years and I have to say that a .22LR the best round for a survival situation. Most game in North America can be killed with a .22LR. I think a Ruger single six stainless steel hunter in a .22LR/.22WMR is the best pistol(scope mounts, good sights, minimum parts, etc.). You can kill deer with it if needed. The best rifle ... hhhmm.. I would have the say a stainless T/C G2 with a super 16" .223 barrel with iron sights and scoped with a good low powered variable scope in the 1-5 power range. You can buy inserts for it to shoot .22LRs and .22WMRs.(3 rounds from one barrel.. sweet deal) The G2 is the simplest of simple to work on (so no parts to lose). It is super light weight and easy to store. I have killed dozens of deer sized game with a .223. So a Ruger single six hunter(.22LR/.22WMR) and a T/C G2 in .223 is my choice. What is your opinion?

12-29-2007, 04:01 PM	#2
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 734	Sounds like a decent set up to me. I think though that an ideal set up would be a .22 lr rifle for hunting small game and a center fire sidearm for defense against animals of the two and four legged species. 9mm-.357magnum. __________________ If there's nothing worth dying for, there's nothing worth living for.

01-02-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
teenagegunwacho Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The South Posts: 123	Guns 3030 with 4x scope dirty harry Hand to Hand CQC Tomahawk Long Bladed Knife Wheres Hawkeye when you need him Last edited by teenagegunwacho; 01-02-2008 at 08:45 PM.

01-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 931 Blog Entries: 1	I have alway said a 22lr would be your best survival choice how many other rifles can you easily carry over 500 rounds in a small backpack? on that note I got a buddy that prifers a .410 shotgun he carrys regular birdshot and some 3inch slugs that he could take a larger game animal in a pinch. the main thing is use something you know how to work well and stock up on ammo and a spareparts kit. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

01-02-2008, 09:37 PM	#5
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	i always keep a minimum of 3000 roounds of 22lr, so easy to grab a brick and go __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

01-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 945	I'm thinking more along the lines of a pistol and same caliber carbine. Such as a .357 mag revolver and a lever action of the same cal, or if your into auto loaders, a 9mm combo. __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas...

01-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#7
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,204 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	.22 rifle and a fishing pole. unless you are being chased by cops or zombies thats all i would need. and a salt shaker. __________________ Last edited by billy; 01-02-2008 at 10:08 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-02-2008, 10:22 PM	#8
tbonecpk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Cal Posts: 1,590 Blog Entries: 2	I believe that a M1A (7.62 NATO) with a collapsable sage stock would do with either a 22Lr Pistol or 45 ACP 1911. __________________ "Speak softly but carry a big stick" -Teddy Roosevelt

01-03-2008, 12:34 AM	#9
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,361	I couldn't leave my M4 behind...or my knife. Here's my "OSK" (Oh S*t Kit): ...that and a sharpening stone. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me Last edited by CrazyIvan; 01-03-2008 at 12:39 AM.*