Henry golden boy 17hmr 
It is very durable and easy to load. It doesnt jam it is reliable. but, its no semi auto

A One-gun Solution 
If I can only have one gun, what should it be? Simply answered, guns are merely tools, and there is a correct tool for any job; or else one needs to be ...

Remington 870 Wingmaster Slug Gun 
I have 30 years as a LE firearms instructor. My weapon of choice is the Remington 870 Wingmaster Slug Gun w/sights. For CCW I have a Olympic Arms 1911....

Kalashnikov with side folding stock (AKS-47 AKM variant) 
My rifle is a Kalashnikov based rifle with a sidefolding stock. You can order ammo pre-sealed in water/airtight tins, magazines are cheap, and even with ...

What's the little M6 capable of in a survival situation? 
Here's a few photo's of my 13 year old daughter and a few porkers she harvested with her little M6 springfield in .22lr/410. All the pigs were dropped ...

Remington/baikal .308/12g combo 
If you're a good enough shot, this baikal combo should handle anything your likely to encounter. In bear country i'd carry it with a solid in the shotty ...

My Charter Arms Explorer AR-7 
I've had it since 1984 and never had a FTF except when I tried Bird Shot....it fired but Failed to cycle. I Had A nice banana magazine, but I seemed to ...

My hi point 9mm carbine 
I know I know everybody thinks it's crap when you just say the name hi point but let me give pointers on the brand and then a tell of my own 1, All of ...

New reason to hate 
I responded to a post for the Keltec PLR16. The poster liked the weapon, but the feed-back from other visitor's was quite harsh. They blasted him for his ...

My two rifles. 
Number 1 is my Norinco SKS. Unmodified except for removal of the bayonette and the cleaning rod. Removing the bayonette and cleaning rod cut down on ...

Zombie Appolypse Mosin Nagant M44 
Not too much to tell, the M44 is a well made and rugged and easy to maintain rifle - very accurate at 100 yards, affordable and fun. One of the few guns ...

Henry 22mag lever action rifle 
Lightweight accurate and American made carbine! I'm in my 60's so weight of firearm and ammunition is highly important. If we have a SHTF scenario, I ...

My M4 and others... 
In this picture is a Glock 23, a Spike's Tactical M4LE, a Savage Axis .308 and a Savage .22LR. Since the picture was taken, an Aimpoint PRO was added to ...

Henry arms 22. mares leg 
Matthew C. Dalton
I believe that a survival gun needs to be:
1. light, able to be used accurately by everybody in your party/ someone with little or ...

For What My Needs Are, Zastava M88 
Yes, it's not a rifle, and yes, it is a damn cheap pistol at under $300, however I do keep one in my Bug Out Bag and for a few very good reasons...

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My three survival rifles 
The stainless rifle is a Springfield M6 "scout" .22Lr/410 with Leupold 1-4x20.
The Black (Parkerized) is an original Springfield M6 "SURVIVAL" rifle in ...

My Stag Arms model 4 
First off, I am an active duty Marine, and I am very biased in favor of the M16. With that said, the civilian version (Stag Arms model 4) is easy to zero,...

Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle 
I like the Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle, its .308 collaboration between gunsite and Ruger. I'm a fan of the .308 caliber, yes its heavy, but its extremely ...

AR 10 
I have read all the post here looking to see who has the perfect survival gun. There are a lot of good ideas and opinions here. Some are thinking a WROL ...

Muzzle loading firearms for last resort survival. 
This applies to rifles and pistols from my point of view. The coolest thing here is that with a little research, you can learn to make black powder from ...

Savage 24 Series P .22 L.R./410GA 
This is the most versatile gun for hunting. The 22/410 over/under configuration allows use of the 22LR rifle and bird-shot. The 410 barrel uses either ...

American arms EXP-64 .22lr 
I came across this rifle on the gunbroker website.
Obviously heavily influenced by the AR-7, it's another "breakdown" type .22 easily portable and light ...

Savage "M4" .22 Hornet Bolt Action survival rifle 
The forerunner to the famous Ithica then Springfield M6 Scout Survival Rifle. This weapon system boasted an effective collapsible buttstock and no forestock....

Ruger Blackhawk Convertible/Ruger Single Six 
While this forum is discussing survival "Rifles" I feel the best survival weapon(s) are the ones that can allways be with you in a multitude of situations....

blazer combo 
I work as a guide for a rich moose hunter cople of weeks ago and is pilot have a blazer combo in the plane (30/06-12sg.)I test the rifle on a target and ...

HEH, I like em ALL:) 
While one can argue this rifle or that, I think that RIFLE is the key word here. IT sort of reminds of the term "gun fight" people think the key word is ...

M4 Carbine 
Ok, Riddle this with holes.
There are two many choices. What are you preparing for? The Zombies, End of the World (2012), Fall of the Economy/Government ...

Rossi .22/.410 Matched Pair ( for Youth) 
Rossi sells a single-shot .22 rifle/.410 shotgun made by Taurus in Brazil. The .22 rifle barrel OR the .410 shotgun barrel attach to the same black stock ...

Marlin Papoose take-down in floating case 
This is the only semi auto you should choose for survival use.
S/S barrel and action with a high density plastic stock, it is the rifle i wish i would ...

Bolt action .22 magnum w/ fixed sights and scope 
While the potential for a catastrophic encounter w/ the beasties (bears, lions, etc...) exists- I believe that the best survival weapon is a .22 magnum ...

H&K model 91 .308 winchester 
My rifle is a stock H&K 91 chambered in .308 Winchester. It has 20 round magazines, built in folding bipod, and the best factory sights on any rifle ...

My Springfield M6 scout survival rifle 
After dropping my Henry AR7 survival rifle and snapping off one of the plastic ears that wrap around the receiver effectively rendering the rifle useless ...

Remington 700 - .308 Winchester 
ADL. Floated barrel. Trigger lightened to about 4 pounds. Forward scope mount with Leupold scout scope. Williams aperture iron sights. Blackhawk ammo carrier....

M1A Rifle "Loaded" 
Yes, The M1A rifle is heavy, but it's also of a caliber that will kill anything in North America. People will argue it won't kill a grizzly or brown bear,...

Savage model 24s..22lr/20gauge 
This is a combo 22lr and 20 gauge shotgun..The neat think about mine is its take down feature..Open the action up,lower a small lever and the forearm comes ...

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 ...

Modified Marlin .22 MAGNUM Bolt Action Rifle 
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 
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 ...

savage 24s-a 
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 
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 
Ive carried a .62 cal.42" flint lock for the past 15 years.It has put a fair bit of meat over the fire. From squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, goose, deer, and ...

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 ...

12 gauge shotgun 
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  
Springfield SOCOM 16 M1A rifle. This rifle chambered in .308 is accurate, extremely reliable, and very compact for a .308. Add a 25 round magazine and ...

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 ...

My Remington nylon 66 
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 
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 ...

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.

Best overall survival rifle is... 
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 
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 
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 
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 ...

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 ...

Kel-Tec SU-16 (any variant/color) 
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. 
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 ...

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/...

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 ...

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 ...

springfield m6 survival rifle 
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 ...

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....

Use what the situation dictates! 
A gun is a tool, no different than any other one uses. A hammer wont drive a screw, a saw wont pound a nail,a shovel wont drill a hole, etc...etc...etc....

Remington 700 sps tactical- mods:Hoe made adjustable cheek rest.  
I dont have a photo for this but I am going to give a thorough description. My sps has no comb on the stock from the factory so getting proper eye relief ...

Concept of the Dual Platform 
This one is not about a specific rifle but a concept that can be a true force multiplier if properly employed. The idea for us came from the British SAS....

My customised Savage model 24 
this started out as a SAVAGE model 24 Over/under aircrew survival gun. It was the FIRST official aircrew survival gun. It is .22 over .410/.45lc single ...

Food for thought.....MY rifle is a pistol!  
Yesterday, I decided to match some of my prepping buddies and I bought a Ruger Target pistol. These little guns are remarkable. I got the ruger MK III ...

MossBerg 702 Plinkster 
This is an accurate, lightweight and reliable 22, that does not require lots of maintenance. Clips change out quickly as well. It's excellent for rabbit,...

Yugo SKS M59/66A1 
I was lookin through the site and noticed that no one has put up anything on an SKS, maybe I am blind but I decided to add this on to help inform people ...

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.

.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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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....

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 ...

Survival Rifle 
I have this survival rifle and i don't know anything about it,it says AIRSHOT survival rifle,made in brazil by Forjas Taurus S.A,cal..177 (4.5mm)diabolo ...

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 model 1894 carbine. 
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 ...

M4 
The Daniel Defense M4 556 caliber rifle is not my only rifle but first choice. I also have the SKS which is a good choice but the M4 has accuracy over ...

Keltec PLR 16 
This is the best all round survival gun I have ever found. It is a masterwork of engineering simplicity and reliability. Light weight and powerful, accurate ...

High Power Air Rifle 
Nobody has really mentioned using a high power air rifle as a survival gun. If you just need a weapon that will put some meat on your campfire, a 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 ...

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 ...

Henry AR-7/ AR-7 Industries custom 
Henry AR-7 Survival,, black teflon coated. AR-7 Industrie's target crowned 161/4 bull barrel with 3/4 length aluminum heat shield/ fore end. AR-7 industries ...

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 ...

Barnett Quad 400 Cross Bow 
I know this is not a rifle or pistol. But fire arms are not the only weapons that apply to survival situations. There are many different ideas of what ...

M4 
Actually, my choice is a bit shorter than the M4, having a 12.5" barrel and a 6.5" long Surefire Sound suppressor. There are so many advantages to this ...

Mosin-Nagant M44 
Light, sturdy, simple, dependable. Inexpensive. Like new 60 year old rifle. Could be more accurate if it had better sights. Thinking of getting the turned ...

rossi mdl 92 357/38  Not rated yet
lever action with 357 rounds can drop a deer or smaller animal effectively at 100-125 yards. in house would use 38 wad cutters for home defense if needed....

45LC , .410 , / .22 Circuit-Judge made by Taurus/Rossi ( it is a hard working riffle )  Not rated yet
My name is Kevin.and for my Money it would have to be a Judge & a Circuit-Judge!!
Here's why, the Judge comes in a 45LC , .410-2.5" or 3"MAG and (.22 ...

The Remington 7600 Pump Action Rifle - An alternative for consideration  Not rated yet
Often overlooked in the USA, but very popular in Australia, is the Model 7600 pump rifle. It is a very fast action, accurate with a free float barrel,...

Henry SR-7  Not rated yet
I received mine in June and the newer models now weigh in at 3.5 lbs a full pound heaver then earlier models, The steel barrel is much thicker and sturdier ...

Rossi Ranch Hand  Not rated yet
Bought a Ranch Hand in .38/.357, it's a lot of fun but not particularly practical. Shooting .38 from the gun is amazingly recoil free, but then again ...

.308 Marlin Express Lever Action  Not rated yet
This particular rifle with the new Lever Evolution ammo and a less than $200 Nikon scope can put down a deer or an Elk at 600 Yards easy.....2660fps at ...

Ruger M77 Gunsite Scout & S&W Mod. 610  Not rated yet
The Ruger GS rifle comes chambered in .308WIN/7.62x51, with a reliable long Mauser bolt action carbine-length, light (6.5#), 10 round detachable magazine,...

Uberti 1873 winchester style .357 magnum and a Savage model 23 32-20 bolt action  Not rated yet
They are both lightweight small caliber rifles in common calibers that shoot very well. I would take either one anywhere and trust them to not let me ...

.22, 357/38, 12 ga  Not rated yet
If in a full fledge survival situation ever comes, my choice for weaponary will be a .22lr in any configuration(rifle or pistol) your choice depending ...

Marlin 336  Not rated yet
The Marlin 336 30-30 is also a great choice because of it's power, rate of fire (higher than bolt actions), capacity, reliability and it's fairly cheap....

gevarm E-1 semi-auto takedown .22 rifle  Not rated yet
It's amazing when you get into it, the number of takedown "backpacker" type .22cal rifles there are out there. This Gevarm is a beautiful little rifle,...

Ruger M77 Mark II .223 youth model  Not rated yet
This is one of my best hunting rifles. Its not a true survival rifle but its small, light, reliable, and has an accurate, smooth bolt-action. With its ...

Remington ADL synthetic stock with sling in 243 (30/06 in bear country) with fixed power 2.5 scope quick release bases (leave iron sights on)   Not rated yet
I always feel the best survival rifle to have is the one you have with you when you need it. So, it must be light and handy and of use for a variety of ...

Timberwolf pump action rifle in .357 - smith and wesson 357 revolver..  Not rated yet
Hard hitting 357s same caliber... If you find a better set up...I will give you mine... You can use a plethora of different rounds for both weapons including ...

Ruger 44 Carbine 
User reviews and comments on the Ruger .44 caliber carbine

12 gauge mariner pump or 1022  Not rated yet
Not a rifle, but weather resistant-plastic shells, dependable-can go a long time without cleaning, can go from bird shot for food to 00 buck or worse for ...

My Winchester Model 94 .30-.30  Not rated yet
The .30-.30 is not necessarily my favorite deer rifle for long range shots, but in Florida and Georgia where I hunt, it is definitely a good all around ...

Kel-Tec PLR-16  Not rated yet
I weighed my plr-16 with a full clip of .223 fmj ammo (30-rnd pmag) and it was just about 4lbs. I think you could hit animals at 100 yards with the factory ...

AK 47   Not rated yet
Well lets see mine has expensive but needed parts.

AK 47
-Full rail system
- krebs safety(m4 style)
-krebs piston
-m4 style flash hider
-folding ...

WASR-10 (Romanian AK 47) semi auto  Not rated yet
While its not the best rifle for ranges over 400 yards, the WASR-10 ak47 in my opinion, is the best survival rifle you could buy. Jams and failures are ...

Ruger 10/22 Bullpup  Not rated yet
I do a lot of camping/hiking in upstate NY and Maine. Having to travel light I tend to get my food "On the way..." I disliked the weight of my stock ...

8MM MAUSER  Not rated yet
It is hard to sacrifice anything when it comes to your rifle. Next to your brain it is the most important survival tool you will ever own. I found out ...

#1 Lt wt win 30/06 McMillan stk 2x7 lepld wvr rings and bases still has iornsites/Nylon 66 rem 22lr and a 44 mag SW   Not rated yet
The Win 30/06 barely weighs 7 lbs the wvr rings and bases can be quickly detached to use ironsite, The Nylon 66 is dependable lite and more accurate than ...

USGI M14/M1A Federal Ordnance...Smith and Wesson 1911 .45  Not rated yet
Full size, 7.62/51mm (.308) carry at least when backpacking for 2 days plus, or in situation where I may need a rifle to feed/ defend. Usually in un-familiar ...

armalite ar-10  Not rated yet
chambered in the venerable .308 its only 8.2 lbs it shoots sub moa meaning it will out shoot many hunting rifles. it has 20 round magazines. its a breeze ...

my 30-30 Roebuck & CO rifle  Not rated yet
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 ...

Mauser .300 win mag  Not rated yet
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 ...

Henry .22 lever action rifle  Not rated yet
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 ...

Hi Standard 7-18 12 gauge Riot Gun.  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...