... but this one is more specific
So I'm wanting to get me something to help me survive the impending SHTF or TEOTWAWKI event that everyone thinks is coming sooner or later.
I've already been doing a lot of research and I've narrowed it down to 3 obvious possibilities:
An AR in 308/7.62
An AR in 5.56
An AK-47 (not 74)
My own reasoning tells me that I'd prefer an AR in 308/7.62 because:
The 308 appears more effective than the 5.56 in combat.
Can be more readily used for hunting game.
Can be easily found locally. And I assume I can buy surplus ammo as well.
I'm not Rambo, so I need not be as concerned about the weight of the 308 ammo compared to the 5.56 ammo.
While the AK-47 and it's 7.62 round would work about as well as the 308, and it's ammo is just as readily available and cheaper to boot, I reckon that the 7.62x39 is not as widely available and dispersed throughout the country as 308 is. It would more likely to be found in warehouses that could be either already ransacked, or highly guarded.
While I plan on stockpiling a lot of ammo for whatever rifle I end up buying, I'd prefer to be able to relatively easily scrounge ammo for it too. I see the AK47 fodder being harder to find than 308.
What do you guys think?
How cheaply can I get a decent ar in 308/7.62?
Right now, cost is the only thing making me want an AK47 more.
P.s. I would buy both, but I just ain't got much money to work with right now, so I'd prefer to invest in the better option first.
So I'm wanting to get me something to help me survive the impending SHTF or TEOTWAWKI event that everyone thinks is coming sooner or later.
I've already been doing a lot of research and I've narrowed it down to 3 obvious possibilities:
An AR in 308/7.62
An AR in 5.56
An AK-47 (not 74)
My own reasoning tells me that I'd prefer an AR in 308/7.62 because:
The 308 appears more effective than the 5.56 in combat.
Can be more readily used for hunting game.
Can be easily found locally. And I assume I can buy surplus ammo as well.
I'm not Rambo, so I need not be as concerned about the weight of the 308 ammo compared to the 5.56 ammo.
While the AK-47 and it's 7.62 round would work about as well as the 308, and it's ammo is just as readily available and cheaper to boot, I reckon that the 7.62x39 is not as widely available and dispersed throughout the country as 308 is. It would more likely to be found in warehouses that could be either already ransacked, or highly guarded.
While I plan on stockpiling a lot of ammo for whatever rifle I end up buying, I'd prefer to be able to relatively easily scrounge ammo for it too. I see the AK47 fodder being harder to find than 308.
What do you guys think?
How cheaply can I get a decent ar in 308/7.62?
Right now, cost is the only thing making me want an AK47 more.
P.s. I would buy both, but I just ain't got much money to work with right now, so I'd prefer to invest in the better option first.