SHTF Rifle poll

[sig1473]

Best SHTF rifle of my collection....opinions only

 

[mammynun]

I went with the AR as that what I have the most experience with, by a large margin. That said, I got an AK-74 for Christmas and if it's as reliable as my Draco, and accurate to around 300yds or so, I may have to rethink my choice.

 

[E'villeGunner]

I'd have to go with the AK. Only cuz that's what I have in 7.62x39 and .308. They're Saiga's.

 

[grimor]

It depends on what the SHTF scenario is. Civil unrest? Military invasion? Martial law? Natural disaster? End of the world? Or the ever popular Zombies!!!!

Am I fortified in my house or some other place? Do I have to stay mobile? Do I have to stay inconspicuous? How many aggressors? Are they out to get me, or just my supplies?

If you're on the run, running around with a big azz gun might be something that tips off the authorities.

 

[BillyT]

Im new to the gun community what would be the best SHTF long gun I hear alot like the AR15 for its accuracy and distance but I see the AK47 has reliability.

Im curious which would offer the most user friendly application

 

[JohnP82]

Love the AK!!!

 

[BurninBrass]

Other-shotgun. Light loads for birds and small animals, buckshot for defense, and slugs for large animals. The one true do-it-all weapon.

 

[subtlesixer03]

Im new to the gun community what would be the best SHTF long gun I hear alot like the AR15 for its accuracy and distance but I see the AK47 has reliability.

Im curious which would offer the most user friendly application

There is alot of debate on this one but really its mostly a user choice. The ar is more precise, better ammo load, sometimes lighter,less recoil, and a massive amount of parts availibility.

The ak hits harder, insainly reliable, simple to use, and far cheaper. You can get two ak for the price of one ar.

It really comes down to a personal choice and how you plan to use it. Id say even a good shooting ak is only good out to 300yds with good optics but an ar can push 600yds and still hit a pop bottle all day long. just not very hard. Now if the gas piston ar proves to be really reliable then the ar may finally strart to really pull ahead of the ak for the most part. On big atvantage of the ak ist ease of use and matence. I you just a basic understanding of how guns work you can breack down and reasemble an ak with out being shown. let alone how fast you can teach someone on the fly. The ar is simple but not so much as the ak.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I generally like my CX4 in .40 along with heavy cover. I try to keep it simple and like having my rifle and handgun shoot the same ammo from the same mags. Aside from that, AK or 12 gauge but I wouldn't mind having a set of 5.7s from FN.

 

[Ziggy01]

+1 AK , easy and reliable.

 

[gunowner930]

Voted for the AR. Since its only opinions I have far more experience with the AR than any of the other rifles. All of those rifles are capable, but If I were you I'd pick the one you're most comfortable with. If it doesn't work out, looks like you got a Plan B, C, D, and E.

 

[Stschil]

I chose the AR platform for a couple of reasons;
1st: We have several
2nd: The M-Fourgeries are very plentiful and I suspect that there will be more than a few to be found for spares and spare parts if we really do have a SHTF scenario.

 

[Eddie]

Since the poll specified riflle I choose Other. I would want my FAL for a SHTF rifle. For general SHTF situations though I would rather have a Remington 870 in my hands.

 

[drgnrobo]

As much as I love my AR ,Id have to go to my AK-74 for utility ,reliability & ease of maintenance.

 

[451_Detonics]

If for some really obscure reason I was only allowed to grab 1 rifle before all other were made unavailable to me I would grab the most useful rifle in my safe, a Ruger 10/22.

1. Most common caliber in the US
2. Best for hunting
3. Works for SD
4. Can carry an obscene amount of ammo easily
5. It can easily be used by every member of my family.
6. Extremely easy to suppress in a SHTF scenario.

 

[jbombelli]

AK. Rugged, reliable, accurate enough for most people.

 

[2500ekW]

Mini-14. Firepower of an AR, but inconspicuous like a hunting rifle, lightweight.

 

[chevy2]

AR15 because that is what I have.

 

[Larryjr]

Even though it may not be the best for every situation, I voted AR because I like the look and feel over the others.

 

[thompal]

If for some really obscure reason I was only allowed to grab 1 rifle before all other were made unavailable to me I would grab the most useful rifle in my safe, a Ruger 10/22.

1. Most common caliber in the US
2. Best for hunting
3. Works for SD
4. Can carry an obscene amount of ammo easily
5. It can easily be used by every member of my family.
6. Extremely easy to suppress in a SHTF scenario.

Here's a question for everyone. Let's say that you have to bugout for some reason (civil unrest, earthquake, whatever), and you've made your choice about what rifle to take. Assuming you have several rifles, each with ammo, what do you do with the rest of them? Do you leave them, with the hope that you will be able to return to get them before looters get to them, or do destroy everything so they don't fall into the hands of looters, and if so, how?