Your SHTF mandatory gun list.

[BenelliHunter]

Same as OP but add Remington CP Pistol in 6CM and a 300 Win Mag to ensure long range hesitation.

 

[Rum Man]

Anytime one of these threads come up, it's always interesting how few choose the long range rifles we love and go with something else. The more I think about these scenarios, I think if you can bring a long range rifle, even in a very limit ammo supply, it may become very beneficial.

I hear what your Saying loud and clear ..I would have to hold up ...in my eyes I'm good out to 3027 yards . I'm still practicing for the 2 mile stuff ! So they might get Lucky in that Range ..for the Moment!!

Rum Man

 

[TBell]

Crap, I can't believe I forgot my 10/22. (Edit-Added to list). I'll have to add it to the list. For shame on me! Sorry Ruger.

Add the AK 47, so you can use the other guys ammo

 

[C-130 Dude]

Hats off to you and thank dearly for your service!

Your more than welcome. I miss it, a lot.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Longest standoff the better, so whatever can reach out and touch those that don't matter. With 8 in the family I have my own pack mules and probably just as stubborn! All will have a sidearm, 2 shotguns, 4 intermediate rifles and 2 long range guns. Just shy of a squad.

Got the makings of your own army.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Anytime one of these threads come up, it's always interesting how few choose the long range rifles we love and go with something else. The more I think about these scenarios, I think if you can bring a long range rifle, even in a very limit ammo supply, it may become very beneficial.

The thought being to keep them at bay and them not able to target you. Hopefully their stock can't reach as far as you can.

 

[C-130 Dude]

The only rifle I would add to these already listed would be a big thumper; .338 Lapua or larger, loaded up with solids, for its anti vehicle /anti body armor capabilities. 50 BMG would be better, but too heavy. That's why I went with the .338.

It will.keep at distance.

 

[Xescane]

22lr,have plenty ,30-06,cause it was still on shelves,when others were gone ,any supplies that a woman needs.............I trade: for your mans 223,9mm,45,308 etc

30-06 for sure because technically you can shoot 308 out of it when you run out of 3006....at least once.

 

[C-130 Dude]

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What lgs did you get these at?

 

[1mechanic]

Yeah and a bunch of goats, beef, ham, chickens, veggies, and toilet paper. You've never lived until you have to wipe with a leaf or a handful of straw. Ha!

When I was young hunting south of Laredo I didn't think about toilet paper, there are no real leaves in south Texas only thorny bush. I used a sand gritty rock never forgot to take toilet paper again.

 

[C-130 Dude]

SHTF = "NO RULES DAYS" (NRD) in my book. Living in the hurricane box, its not unusual to lose power for 3-14 days. I've never seen "no rules days" here.

But if NRD do descend upon you, put the notion in the back of your mind that when rules are once again restored/imposed, you will be held accountable for your actions. So remain the sheepdog and do not transition into a wolf.

Pretty lengthy list of blasters in most posts...

As my Gunny used to say, "you pack it, you hump it". Every round, every ounce, adds up when you're on your feet carrying a load.

So, if SHTF consider your loadout very carefully.

IMO, there are 3 different basic scenarios to consider and my weapons/loadout are different for each one.
1. Hunkered down
2. Mobile-on foot
3. Mobile-by vehicle
Each has it's own load-out parameters/plan.

SHTF, you need a good plan IN PLACE that should include like-minded neighbors; going at it alone is not a good plan. Of course a plan is just a plan, once *hit starts rolling down hill, most plans fly out the window and in need of adjustment (Murphy always gets a say in your plan). As is often said, "most folks don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan".

In my book, you need just 2 blasters, a handgun and a rifle. Both of which you are very proficient and have plenty of ammo.

And don't forget that stout edged weapon!

Well said! Ounces is pounds and pounds is tons.

 

[C-130 Dude]

When I was young hunting south of Laredo I didn't think about toilet paper, there are no real leaves in south Texas only thorny bush. I used a sand gritty rock never forgot to take toilet paper again.

I'm to old to use sand rock anymore. TP would be my vise.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Same as OP but add Remington CP Pistol in 6CM and a 300 Win Mag to ensure long range hesitation.

Keep em at distance.

 

[Hummer70]

I would start off with 22 LR with a standard velocity ammo because if you are hunting you can do it quietly so as not to draw attention to you position.

Next up would be 357 Mag revolver with 180 gr. to 200 gr handloads that will give you a in the front and out the back wound cavity which the Army Wound Ballistics Lab director recommended.

Per the Army Wound Ballistics Lab the 223/5.56 has the highest lethality in the first 95 YARDS !!!! That makes it a NOGO in my book.

Finally the 308 with 175 grain hunting bullets which will allow engagement of targets to 800 yards.

The choice of the action you have in 308 may require the carry of extra parts to keep it going. There are very few that will keep on keeping on with a parts change.

The most reliable and durable rifle ever made was the 1903 Springfield.