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This is a discussion on Ultimate Survival Gun (Pistol and/or Rifle) within the Survival forums, part of the Gunner Forum category; I think a 357/ 38 is a good choice in a lever gun . It will make a great defense gun because it is light ...
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 |
I think a 357/ 38 is a good choice in a lever gun . It will make a great defense gun because it is light and fast and will make a good hunting gun for both small and large game too . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOsQ9eDO3TE ![]() |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373 |
I have an 1892 Rossi in 38/357 that would be a good mountain survival firearm.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Another vote for a 357 revolver. I could feed myself - small game and big game - and defend myself with a good 357 revolver and, of course, we have plenty of 357 revolvers. In a survival situation, I think the big advantage of a handgun as opposed to a rifle, even a carbine, is that you will always have the handgun at reach. Even with a light carbine rifle, there will be times you set it down to do other things. That could cost you your life if taken by surprise. If I did choose a rifle, it would be a carbine, though. A 30-30 lever gun has a proven track record as a bush country survival gun, but I'd most likely opt of something like our CZ bolt Carbine in .223. Ammo is cheap, doesn't take up a lot of space and is light in weight. True, I'd be giving up rate of fire with a bolt gun, but, in return, I get better accuracy, reliability and durability. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626 |
I got 3 bucks with this gun that I used 16 yrs in Cowboy Action shooting . The 1st buck I shot I thought I missed him . I didn't hear the bullet slap and he took off running so I thought I missed . I never shot hunting ammo in this gun before .The next 3 when in the belly because I was shooting a slow bullet and I wasn't leading the deer and the 5 th shot I lead him and broke his shoulder . That was 5 hits at a deer and 4 of the shots he was running at 75 yds . Now you know why I love lever guns . Sold it to a buddy here in Tx . ![]() ![]() ![]() P.S. The 1st bullet was perfect shot . ![]() Last edited by tx gun runner; 09-20-2015 at 10:49 AM. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373 | Quote:
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Junior Member Joined: May 2016 From: Louisiana Posts: 11 |
I think I would go with my 410-.22 side by side,it's not a over and under. .22 for small game and 410 slugs for larger animals. I have killed more than a few deer with the .22, it's all in shot placement.
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Junior Member Joined: Sep 2015 From: Mobile AL Posts: 6 |
Someone mentioned an O/U .22mag/.410, I would be well satisfied with something like that, or even just a .22mag carbine. Small enough for squirrel yet powerful enough for most other critters with proper shot placement. Then again, a Taurus Circuit Judge carbine that shoots .454 Casul, .45 LC, and 3" .410, or the Marlin lever gun that takes .410 and .45LC. Either of these would suffice in a survival situation.
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Senior Member Joined: Sep 2013 From: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,155 |
I am a little late on making a comment for this post, but my two cents: I have what I think is one of the top of the line defense, game and survival rifle and pistol. 5.7 X 28 FN. AR 57 with 50 round mags and a 57 FN pistol with a 20 round mag. Bullet diameter is .224" and highly accurate. The AR has a scope and a laser. The pistol has open sights and a laser mounted under the barrel. TGR is right on about the 38/357 as I have always chosen that caliber before I got the 5.7 X 28. Last edited by KimberLover; 01-02-2017 at 10:29 AM. |
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Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,609 |
If I ever get into a survival situation it will be holed up at home where I will have plenty of firepower.
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Junior Member Joined: May 2016 From: Louisiana Posts: 11 |
I also have the true survival gun,the m6 scout, small,lite and easy to carry. Ammo storage in the stock ready to go. Mine is the .22-410 model,I wish I had bought the .22 hornet-410 before they quit making them. I also have the ruger 10-22 take down which would be good. I keep 500 rds .22lr mag and extra clips in the storage bag. I would grab both if I had to leave in a minute.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Of course, when talking survival, the devil is in the details as to the actual nature of the survival situation. I still like the revolver. A 357 is hard to beat, but now that I have the Ruger Blackhawk 45 Convertible, I'm kind of partial to it. Being able to use those Ruger only 45 Colt loads makes it a better big game or dangerous game choice than a 357, but still gives me the option of shooting 45 ACP for other threats. Really hard to beat for versatility,
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Member Joined: Sep 2016 From: Oklahoma Posts: 40 |
It's hard to say, but here's some things to think about :I think in a survival /apocalypse situation, ammo would be scarce and precious. Reloading equipment might not be readily available. I think there would be more 22 ammo around than anything else, maybe 38 special. Shotgun ammo would probably be available too. So it's a question of what ammo would be available. Also, there wouldn't be much of a supply of cleaners and lubes to keep auto loaders functioning so I'd have to say either a revolver or break action shotgun
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Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 4,009 |
My original reply is pages ago, but I'll rehash. I think a long barrel stainless .357 Blackhawk would be good. I don't think Ruger makes stainless in 9 inch anymore? Just that .357 leaves you a lot of both magnum and .38 loads and styles for many situations. A long barrel handgun would be easier carry and more versatile than lugging a rifle. If we, God forbid, were in the middle of a military "action"; sticking to military calibers may be more practical as they could be "scrounged" from casualties or abandoned equipment. Firearms themselves would sometimes be available as well. |
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