What's your survival rifle?

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Posted: 9/6/2018 12:09:25 PM EDT

The trusty rugged tool you'd grab when forced to flee your home, the one rifle you'd have to defend yourself against the bad guys and acquire food for you and your family.

Posted: 9/6/2018 12:17:14 PM EDT

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Rem. Md7. in 308.
18" pencil barrel gone, my Smith installed an NOS Rem.700 barrel cut to 20".
HS Precision stock.
Leupold 2.5-8 scope.
Harris low swivel bipod.

Posted: 9/6/2018 12:18:22 PM EDT

[#2]

M70ab2 (beefed up ak underfolder) and a PTR G-3K ( big ass mp5 meets paraFAL)

Posted: 9/6/2018 12:38:56 PM EDT

[#3]

As much as I like my M1 Garands and M1A and GII if I had no choice and had to grab stuff up and walk out the door it would have to be an AR15.

If I lived in another part of the country, that could change based on the size of predator animals and the terrain. Down here a coyote or feral dog is about it, maybe a bob cat - and people who figure they can just take what you have. And it's easy to avoid any place you can see farther than 100 to 150 yds. by just going around it through the woods/brush.

Posted: 9/6/2018 12:49:57 PM EDT

[#4]

my Frankenstein 14.5 ar

Posted: 9/6/2018 12:53:36 PM EDT

[#5]

My Aimpoint equipped AR middy in 6.8spc and a bunch of loaded mags in a chest mag rig.

Posted: 9/6/2018 1:41:16 PM EDT

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The trusty rugged tool you'd grab when forced to flee your home, the one rifle you'd have to defend yourself against the bad guys and acquire food for you and your family.

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16" Colt Sporter w/2 pos. stock. Only because it's so light and handy. I'm in Miami, so I think I'd be needing all the tools in the tool bag. I suppose I could raid the new 7-11 store down the street, with only my Seecamp .32?

Chris

Posted: 9/6/2018 2:17:32 PM EDT

[#7]

8" 300 BO, dot, light, and reload on board. I only want to grab one thing when I need to, whether that's for an armed intruder, coyote stealing my truck, zombies, etc. I have other options once I'm out of the house, but that's my "get shit done right now" rifle.

Posted: 9/6/2018 2:36:01 PM EDT

[#8]

Arsenal AK with 3X30 ACOG and DBAL-I2

Posted: 9/6/2018 5:45:41 PM EDT

[#9]

20" AR10
Fixed stock
Trijicon 3x10 Accupoint
Suppressor
168 gn Hornady Tap Barrier

Posted: 9/6/2018 6:59:42 PM EDT

[#10]

Mini-14 with open sights and factory 20 round mags.

AK's and AR's would stay in the safe.

Posted: 9/6/2018 7:04:38 PM EDT

[#11]

Saiga 7.62x39. 3000 rounds down the barrel and not a single failure.

Posted: 9/6/2018 7:06:45 PM EDT

[#12]

AR-15
And it will serve me well as it has our armed forces.

Posted: 9/6/2018 8:27:56 PM EDT

[#13]

M4.
Using a rifle to obtain game would not be a high expectation for me. I would want the most effective defensive tool that I could easily carry. Hence the m4

Posted: 9/6/2018 9:44:45 PM EDT

[#14]

I'd take my ar with aimpoint and light, and a 22 rimfire conversion bolt in my bag.

Posted: 9/6/2018 9:53:22 PM EDT

[#15]

My body is broken. So unless I'm driven out by Acts of God, I'm probably staying put. Let the SHTF, I'll be right here. Shit, there's enough deer roaming around my neighborhood to feed us all fora month.

Posted: 9/6/2018 10:08:42 PM EDT

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+1 on this one! Only with a thermal with rechargeable power pack attached!

Posted: 9/6/2018 10:23:26 PM EDT

[#17]

A Ruger PC Carbine TD in a non military looking back pack.

Posted: 9/6/2018 11:26:56 PM EDT

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My body is broken. So unless I'm driven out by Acts of God, I'm probably staying put. Let the SHTF, I'll be right here. Shit, there's enough deer roaming around my neighborhood to feed us all fora month.

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Same here.
The "running" out part means covering the kids while they bring their cars in the driveway and locking the doors.

Posted: 9/7/2018 12:16:32 AM EDT

[#19]

At this exact second, BREN 805.

Posted: 9/7/2018 12:31:35 AM EDT

[#20]

KAC SR-15 Mod2...ACOG...Surefire Mini Scout.

Benelli M4.

G19X

Posted: 9/7/2018 4:49:43 AM EDT

[#21]

Right this minute? Probably my mossberg 500.
If I knew I had to leave? AR15 - soon to have 13.7" pinned barrel and TA33 (it's a 16" with Aimpoint now). CMMG .22 conversion for small game if needed, but it will do just about everything I need it to do in the South East.

Posted: 9/7/2018 5:32:40 AM EDT

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All these "pinned" barrels make me suspicious

tOBR heavy 16" is my go to gun for just about everything. In a family of six there would be more than one rifle going out the door, mostly of the AR variety and probably three calibers .22, 556, 762.

Posted: 9/7/2018 6:14:41 AM EDT

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All these "pinned" barrels make me suspicious

To be honest, it has me suspicious too

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tOBR heavy 16" is my go to gun for just about everything. In a family of six there would be more than one rifle going out the door, mostly of the AR variety and probably three calibers .22, 556, 762.

Ohhhh Nice choice.
I standardized on 12ga, .223 and 9mm. Some .22 in there too, but not really enough to be a logistical concern.

Posted: 9/7/2018 6:36:53 AM EDT

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Arsenal AK with 3X30 ACOG and DBAL-I2

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Commie rifles is your answer to everything.

Posted: 9/7/2018 6:52:56 AM EDT

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Commie rifle is very good rifle...even if it is antiquated and has the ballistics of a grapefruit

But seriously, 7.62x39 is a very good caliber for all round use. I just don't like the drop at range. And if you want to shoot that caliber, for the love of God, get an AK or SKS.

Posted: 9/7/2018 7:10:43 AM EDT

[#26]

DD M4A1, Aimpoint, and SL protac rail.

Posted: 9/7/2018 8:21:16 AM EDT

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Commie rifle is very good rifle...even if it is antiquated and has the ballistics of a grapefruit

But seriously, 7.62x39 is a very good caliber for all round use. I just don't like the drop at range. And if you want to shoot that caliber, for the love of God, get an AK or SKS.

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It's all good. He knows me and I know he is just busting my chops. And he's seen me use that commie rifle

Whatever you decide on you have to get a lot of time and training in, and a lot of rounds down range to truly trust it.

I've seen guys with high dollar AR's miss pop ups at 50 yards and I've seen 17 year old kids and women make 621 yard hits with AK's- it really all boils down to time and training.

Posted: 9/7/2018 9:27:21 AM EDT

[#28]

The one in the middle

And in my current location, yeah, the one in the middle too

But my Glock and FAL are my staples.

Posted: 9/7/2018 12:39:27 PM EDT

[#29]

My 10.5 5.56 AR with Aimpoint, Night Vision, Suppressor, and a Ceiner conversion in my pack for small game hunting.

Posted: 9/7/2018 3:55:44 PM EDT

[#30]

Someone has to be the guy to say it, so I'll be that guy I guess.

I'd take my CMMG Mk57 Banshee.

Easy to suppress, very small and light, ammo weighs next to nothing and packs small.

Posted: 9/7/2018 3:58:20 PM EDT

[#31]

My 6.8 is my favorite rifle, 300blk sbr is always ready in its go bag. But if I had to take one that I know I could get ammo for, it would be my new 308.

Posted: 9/7/2018 4:03:10 PM EDT

[#32]

77gr OTM works fine out of an 11.5".

Posted: 9/7/2018 4:05:44 PM EDT

[#33]

Right now it’s my 11.5 SBR, I’m building a 14.5” upper for that lower also.

Posted: 9/7/2018 6:00:33 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/7/2018 8:14:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/7/2018 10:01:18 PM EDT

[#36]

LMT or DD AR15, Aimpoint, Surefire, 2pt sling... Each can either be a NV equipped or run a Triji thermal.

Posted: 9/7/2018 10:18:34 PM EDT

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My 10.5 5.56 AR with Aimpoint, Night Vision, Suppressor, and a Ceiner conversion in my pack for small game hunting.

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Correct answer.

Posted: 9/8/2018 12:03:35 AM EDT

[#38]

Lots of good options out there....

Some cheap to feed bolt gun action.....7.62x39

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Posted: 9/8/2018 11:04:21 PM EDT

[#39]

well i'm in the middle of a build so right now i'd be screwed so my 10.5 PSA upper on my SBR lower with a streamlight 1L. I'm building a 11.5" mini recce with a leupold MK4 1.5-5.

Posted: 9/9/2018 1:30:34 AM EDT

[#40]

This (Colt SBR lower, ALG trigger, BA 11.5 barrel, Specwar 556 will be 556k when the stamp clears)

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or this (Spikes lower, Colt 6920 upper, Aimpoint CPO, Gemtech Trek).

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Posted: 9/9/2018 1:52:59 AM EDT

[#41]

PSA 16" Middy Pencil Barrel w/ AimPoint Pro.

Tough, Dependable, Light Weight, Accurate, Parts & Ammo widely available...

Posted: 9/9/2018 3:57:31 AM EDT

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Lots of good options out there....

Some cheap to feed bolt gun action.....7.62x39

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I have that option as well, with a single 10 round mag in it and a five rounder in the butt, very light and handy little rifle. CZ527M carbine is a great bolt action bug out rifle.

Posted: 9/9/2018 4:08:07 AM EDT

[#43]

AR. Parts and ammo will be easiest to scrounge for if needed.

Posted: 9/9/2018 9:36:06 AM EDT

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I hear this often but it contradicts what I saw in 2012. AR's, AR parts, and AR ammo were pretty scarce for a while. And it wasn't even SHTF.

Posted: 9/9/2018 10:38:22 AM EDT

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I have that option as well, with a single 10 round mag in it and a five rounder in the butt, very light and handy little rifle. CZ527M carbine is a great bolt action bug out rifle.

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Is the shop that was making the 10 rnd mags still doing so?

Posted: 9/9/2018 1:58:26 PM EDT

[#46]

18" SPR

Posted: 9/9/2018 8:35:53 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/9/2018 8:37:47 PM EDT

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I hear this often but it contradicts what I saw in 2012. AR's, AR parts, and AR ammo were pretty scarce for a while. And it wasn't even SHTF.

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A spare BCG or two and a lower parts kit, charging handle, maybe a spare gas tube?

Posted: 9/9/2018 8:41:09 PM EDT

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I hear this often but it contradicts what I saw in 2012. AR's, AR parts, and AR ammo were pretty scarce for a while. And it wasn't even SHTF.

A spare BCG or two and a lower parts kit, charging handle, maybe a spare gas tube?

With AR’s being cheaper than Glocks, why even bother much with spare parts? Maybe some pins/springs/extractor, and an extra bolt. But if you’re not buying and assembling lowers right now you’re wrong. Give it 2 or 6 years... if political winds will shift yet again and we will be dealing with panics and threats of bans all over again. Those $350 AR’s PSA can’t move fast enough right now will be flying off the shelves and resold at triple that to guys who didn’t buy during salad days.

Posted: 9/10/2018 12:29:18 AM EDT

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Is the shop that was making the 10 rnd mags still doing so?

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I have that option as well, with a single 10 round mag in it and a five rounder in the butt, very light and handy little rifle. CZ527M carbine is a great bolt action bug out rifle.

@armoredman

Is the shop that was making the 10 rnd mags still doing so?

There wasn't any shop - it was a gunsmith buddy of mine using two damaged 5 rounders and his ingenuitiy to make, as far as I know, the ONLY 10 round CZ 537M 7.62x39mm magazine in the world. It works perfectly and looks weird. But no, he made one and that was it.

'tis not for sale, sorry.

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