RICHIET wrote:There's a lot of variables in potential survival situations, your particular area, how far off the main routes you are, potential dangers in your area, local laws, etc. .22's, 410's, and single shots might be all you need in your situation 99% of the time, until you need more. I believe in bring enough gun. A 12 gauge pump with different shells like, slugs,7 1/2's, 4 or 6's, and buckshot will handle everything from small game, big game, and four or two legged predators. You could add a folding stock to an 18" barrel for a relatively compact gun (where legal.) My Browning over/under 12 G broken down in its case is smaller still, even with a 26" barrel. That said, the best gun is the one you have with you.
I understand where you're coming from, and in a perfect scenario I'd have my whole collection with me if I was out. I think what people are looking for here is a "truck gun". I know that's what I'm after. Something always in the truck that you have on hand if you're unexpectedly stuck somewhere. I could separate the upper and lower on my AR15 and stick it in the truck, but I'm not going to.
What if I'm already dead/incapacitated? My wife is 120lbs and can't handle a 12 gauge. I can put a .22 in her hands and she can kill things with it... so could my 10 year old daughter. If I could figure out a way to break it down easily, I'd stick my 10/22 in the truck. It's stupid simple to use, and .22LR or not, 25 rounds will give whatever is after you something to think about.
That Henry looks like a real winner. I may have to check it out.
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