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For hiking, backpacking, canoeing, or even flying over remote areas for example, or situations where you dont actually intend to use the rifle except in an emergency, smaller and lighter is usually better. A lot of people choose to carry a handgun, which is ok for personal protection, but in most cases not a very good choice as a survival weapon. Chances are, if you have to use this weapon in this scenario, you will be trying to feed yourself. If you have to hit a squirrel or other small game from any sort of distance, you need the accuracy that only a rifle can provide. The best choice for this situation would be a lightweight compact .22LR caliber rifle. Here are some good choices to fulfill this need:
.22 Caliber Survival Rifles: (Click images for more info)
Now, while a .22LR is a great survival rifle, with its light weight and light inexpensive ammo, and compact size... If you
find yourself about to be mauled by a bear, cougar, Lion,
etc... you might as well just throw it
on the ground. Option 2 would be to use it to
take yourself out with a head shot and avoid the unpleasant experience of being semi-consciously disemboweled
and eaten for lunch. There are other
scenarios, such as accidentally running across a not-so-legal alcohol producing
operation, or marijuana farm, for example, where
you might not get a warm welcome, and be forced to
defend yourself.
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| Kel-Tec Sub2000 |
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| Marlin Model 1895 |
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| SKS Assault Rifle |
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| NEF Handi Rifle |
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| Remington 870 XCS |
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| Ruger Ranch Rifle |
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Do you own a survival rifle you would like to share with our visitors ? Post a picture of it here, and tell us about it. Why do you choose it as your survival rifle ? Have you made any modifications to it ?
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What Other Visitors Have Said
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Unidentified .22
I am trying to find out info on a .22 rifle that does not have any wood on it.. just metal frame... no serial number... too old... does say springfield ...
My Saiga .223
I bought my Saiga .223 before they became popular here in the US. I wanted a rifle that shot .223. I'm a soldier and that's what I was used to. I really ...
.300 savage
i have a .300 savage model 99. it is a lever action rifle with a pistol-type revolver chamber for holding the shells that are contained inside. it is in ...
Ruger 10/22
As you can see I have made some changes to my rifle. I replaced the wooden stock with a muzzelight bullpup stock. Added a Tasco red/green dot scope ...
Marlin 1894C
I have a Marlin 1894C in .357 Magnum. It is a very handy little rifle. I like that is uses the same ammo as my revolver. While I have other firearms, the ...
Winchester model 94 in 30-30
With a Williams aperture sight it is plenty accurate enough to bag a bunny or up to muleys and beyond. Powerful enough to put down most North American ...
Siaga .223
The Siaga can come in .223, 7.62x39, .308, 12ga, 20ga, or 410 with magazine sizes from 5-30 rounds. They use an AK-47 bolt and operating system so they ...
Savage 4.10/.22 under/over
this gun can shoot a .22 in any size and shoot a 4.10 of bird shot or buck shot or a slug and it can shoot a 41 mag pistol round.
Remington Rimfire 597 ss
Really strong and very reliable. I would take my Remington 597 over anything. Its got a ten round mag and i use the iron sights. Ammo is cheap and there'...
Winchester 9422 22 WMR (still available used)
This is my second post, the winchester 9422M, one of my favorite rifles, and of course another rimfire. I believe the 22 mag is totally underrated and ...
Marlin 336SS
I bought the 336SS based on availability of rifle, decent ammo to care of most problems, cost and availability of ammo. I have plenty experience with M-...
model 54 30-30
The model 54 30-30 is a perfect combination of size capacity and just enough power along with a 10 round bullet band and a strap it fills almost all survival ...
baikal combo or savage combo
for me a combo rifle is the best choice I know the savage combo is out of production but baikal produce a lot of interesting combos like :
22lr/...
ruger 10/22
My Ruger 10-22: stainless steel with composite stock. Its got a tasco 3x9-40 scope on it and a sling i also keep a spare 25 round mag on the stock. Its ...
Marlin 45/70 or shotgun with slugs
An AK or SKS takes a 7.62x39 round which, in my opinion, is a horrible choice for anything besides its intended purpose-a cheap military bullet. It has ...
Mossberg 500 Persuader .12 gauge
I bought the Mossberg 500 persuader for home protection and if I ever need to defend my castle or family in a crisis situation. Good firepower with 8 ...
fr 7 spainsh mauser
What a great weapon ,it is cheap to shoot .308 cal, short barrel, low maintenance, and has a bayonet and sling. Got it for buck fifty, good for all around ...
Remington nylon 66 rifle / 30-06 Win lightweight McMillanStk2x7 Leopld
The Eskimo Scouts of WW2 fame wanted a 30/05 bolt rifle and a Colt Woodman 22 pistol and their own knife. No one is a better survivalist than them. I have ...
stoeger 2000
A shotgun hands down. It is the most versitile. No offence .22 fans, but theres a reason cops don't carry .22s. Buck shot and slugs have a proven track ...
Marlin 39 TDS
This rifle is a variation of the Model 39 lever .22 and is no longer made. It has a 16" barrel and a slimmer fore arm and weighs 5lbs. It came with the ...
My options based on my experiences...
I've gone with a variation of the M-4 carbine in .223/5.56 caliber. My M-4 has a low power optic on it which is a 1 to 4 power Millett DMS-1 Tactical Scope....
Browning 92 lever rifle in .357 magnum
Having grown up on a ranch in South Texas I became aware early on in life of the importance of firearms, especially when working and roaming in the brushlands....
Marlin 1895 in 45-70
I have many rifles but I use the Marlin as my primary survival Rifle in 45-70 caliber. I back it up with a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag with 300 grain bullet....
My Marlin 1894 .44 magnum
One of my favorite survival rifles is the lever action Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum. It holds 11 rounds of ammunition. The Marlin 1894 comes with ballard ...
Henry Survival Rifle / AR-7
I keep my Henry Survival Rifle, which when taken apart and stored in the hollow stock, fits neatly in my "go bag", a Camelback Commander backpack.
Total ...
The LIst goes on...
Well, the truth is I have a myriad of use specific rifles, but what I am writing here approaches something I have seen that makes people give up on preparation....
My Marlin 336W, 30/30 lever action with plain iron sights
I bought mine off the shelf and intend to use it as my primary survival/defences rifle. It's light and solid enough for my purpose and has a very good ...
Ruger Mini 14/30
The problem when talking about the best "survival rifle", is that it really depends on the scenario. Are we talking about throwing something in the backpack ...
My Semi-Auto Ak-47
It was cheap and will function in the most hostile of places. The ammo price is also dirt cheap.I shoot steel cased ammo of course lol.
ruger 10/22
I have a Ruger 10/22 with a muzzlelight stock reducing the overall length to 27 inches. This stock is a 2 piece "Shell" converting it to a Bullpup ...
NEF Handi Rifle .223
I own a H&R Handi Rifle and i think its great. Its very accurate and although its barrel weight can be a bit hefty after a long day of hiking it makes ...
my cx4 berretta storm .45 acp
Beretta cx4 Storm:
This gun is accurate up to 100yds but in reality was made for 50yds and closer. It only weighs 6lbs with a 2x red dot and sling. For ...
Modified Marlin .22 MAGNUM Bolt Action Rifle
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The .22 MAGNUM is a sensible survival cartridge for the man who just has what he can carry: all the size and weight advantages of a .22 long rifle with ...
My Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine
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I choose the M1 Carbine because it seems to possess the benefits of both worlds or extremes if I may call them that. The rifle itself is lightweight at ...
my 30-30 Roebuck & CO rifle
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This is an old rifle. My grandpa gave it to me as a birthday present for my fourteenth birthday. However, it shoots like a brand-new gun. All it took was ...
savage 24s-a
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this is an over under with 22wmr over an 20ga shotgun. It weights in a little over 8lbs but verry handy in every situation. will kill all game small and ...
Browning BAR .308
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This is my survival rifle simply because it is the rifle I own and use the most. It is from the 1970s and I bought it used for about $700 (I don't know ...
My Tullie Fusil DeChase Trade Gun
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Ive caried a .62 cal.42" flint lock for the past 15 years.It has put a fair bit of meat over the fire. From squrrl.rabbit.phesent.goose.deer.and elk. Ive ...
12 gauge shotgun
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most of the old woodman and pionner have a 12 gauge side by side shotgun for protection or for hunding many different animal ex.(bear,deer,rabbit,goose)...
Springfield SOCOM 16 M1A
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Springfield SOCOM 16 M1A, This rifle chambered in .308 is accurate, extremely reliable, and very compact for a .308. Add a 25 round magazine and a sling ...
My Remington nylon 66
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My Fellow Americans,
Sorry, but that really hits the mark.I am a police officer and
ex-military. God bless and send those over there home safe ...
1911 .45
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For survival, I suggest that .22LR papoose because it's light, it breaks down for easy carry, it runs dirty, and you can carry plenty of ammunition. Contrary ...
Henry AR-7/ AR-7 Industries custom
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Henry AR-7 Survival,, black teflon coated. AR-7 Industrie's target crowned 161/4 bull barrel with 3/4 length aluminum heat shield/ forend. AR-7 industrie'...
Mauser .300 win mag
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Iown an Interarms Mark X mauser action rife in .300 Winchester Magnum.
It is the perfect survival rifle to go ALONG with a .22 of your choice.
It will ...
Best overall survival rifle is...
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To me, the best overall survival rifle is a civilian legal clone of an AK-47. The rifle should have a folding stock and a side-mounted 4X or 4 power magnification ...
Savage 93FSS .22WMR
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The Savage 93 is light, rugged, simple and accurate. The .22mag ammo adds a little weight but nothing like centerfire and adds considerably to punch without ...
Marlin .44 Cal Lever Action carbine
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Kept it over the years. First used as a Whitetail Deer brush gun for short range in heavy cover. I also had a S&W model 29 (yeah I know its a heavy sucker)...
marlin model 60 sb
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I see marlin model 60 as the ultimate survival rifle as it is proven, sturdy, stainless all weather barrel and has no magazines to lose or get damaged ...
Kel-Tec SU-16 (any variant/color)
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The Kel-Tec SU-16 B model has very good sights. Foldable and will fit in a backpack.
5.56 NATO or .223 can be used. Will store two 10rd Mags in the stock....
Winchester Model 94AE Trapper, .357 mag. cal.
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The versatility of this rifle is it's strength. For "survival" scenarios, this is the one I have.
Size: It weighs 6lbs. 10oz.(with a sling). Not ...
Henry .22 lever action rifle
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I use this because I can shoot shorts, long, long rifle, which makes for the ability to have lots of ammo on hand. I have killed deer with a head shot ...
My marlin model 1894 carbine.
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I think it would make an ideal survival rifle because mine holds 10 rounds of 44 mag or 44 spl its fast light weight and easy to manuver i use mine for ...
Hi Standard 7-18 12 gauge Riot Gun.
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When using the right ammunition in the Hi Standard 7-18, for the task at hand, this weapon, in my opinion, is second to none for close quarter survival ...
Taurus Thunderbolt .357 magnum
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14+1 capacity. 26" barrel. The new leverevolution ammo is faster and more acurate than most. Safe, simple and fun. Probably longer and heavier than ...
springfield m6 survival rifle
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Great over and under design featuring a 22 chambered for either long rifle or Hornet round over a .410 shot gun. There is also a in gun storage placement ...
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If you choose to own a
firearm, be a responsible firearm owner. Take a safety
course, know the laws that pertain to your area, and never
leave a loaded weapon unattended.
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