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#3303813 - 05/26/11 02:32 AM If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be?  
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Factor in reliability, availability of ammo, good for defense and hunting...

Go!


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#3303818 - 05/26/11 02:36 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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SKS, plus it comes with its own bayonet.

#3303819 - 05/26/11 02:42 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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Depends on where, but since I'm in the US - M16A2 20 inch barrel. A2 since it has sights. Now if it was rifle and accessories M16A4 20 inch barrel with scope and BUIS. Never liked the carry-handle mounted scopes. Why the M16 - in the US it would have the best availabilty of parts, ammo, and accessories.


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#3303826 - 05/26/11 02:47 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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AR15 variant (if you're in the States). Availability of ammo, .223/5.56 is legal for hunting deer (in my state), and it's more reliable than you think.

The AK has high marks for reliability and abundance of ammo, but I doubt the stubby 7.62x39 has the terminal ballistics for successful hunting.

#3303830 - 05/26/11 02:56 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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I'd probably keep my Robinson Arms XCR.


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#3303832 - 05/26/11 02:57 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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My Benelli Nova 12 ga. pump shotgun. Not gonna fail. 5 "nines" on reliability.
Could clean it with a t-shirt. 12 gauge ammo is abundant and varied. You can use it to shoot squirrel, duck, deer, and humans, based on the load.
Most any home in Texas has 12 ga. rounds. Not true with those other guns above. wink


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#3303867 - 05/26/11 03:49 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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PPSh-1. Large drum capacity, never jams, high rate of fire.


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#3303878 - 05/26/11 04:17 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: Jinro]  
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Originally Posted By: Jinro
The AK has high marks for reliability and abundance of ammo, but I doubt the stubby 7.62x39 has the terminal ballistics for successful hunting.


The 7.62x39 has about the same ballistics potential as the .30-30, granted, its selection of hunting loads isn't nearly as good.

Anyway I'd go with an LRB Arms M-14, now that's a rifle!

#3303881 - 05/26/11 04:19 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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based on ammo needs only, any 5.56 system


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#3303933 - 05/26/11 07:50 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted By: PanzerMeyer
PPSh-1. Large drum capacity, never jams, high rate of fire.


They invented the stick mags largely because the drums where not reliable enough. smile

I'll take an AR-15. Light, accurate, easy to use, and plenty of spares.

#3303942 - 05/26/11 08:28 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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Some AR-15 variant seems tempting, but going with the availability of ammo, a Benelli 90 will have to do.

#3303943 - 05/26/11 08:31 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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An AK. Alternatively a G3.

#3303951 - 05/26/11 09:02 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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I'd go with an M14 anytime. Scoped and silenced if possible. Maybe an EBR, the collapsable stock would help a lot in CQB, and it still has the accuracy for long range shooting.

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#3303955 - 05/26/11 09:10 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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I'm quite sold on the AA-12 (as used by Professional Russians for giving people a very bad day attack )

For something with a bit more reach, 7.62mm FN FAL or similar.

#3303992 - 05/26/11 11:20 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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Some sort of short-barreled shotgun - small enough to carry when you have to run, robust enough when you need to whack it at someone's skull, makes a loud bang, easy to maintain.

#3303998 - 05/26/11 11:31 AM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: U-96]  
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Originally Posted By: U-96
I'm quite sold on the AA-12 (as used by Professional Russians for giving people a very bad day attack )

For something with a bit more reach, 7.62mm FN FAL or similar.


Where would you find those in the UK though?

It would have to some sort of double barreled shotgun as farmers etc would have those and more likely to have ammo. Unless the army have been mobilised and may be able to get hold of an SA-80 or an MP5 from police station if they have an armed response unit there. Probably go with the shotgun though.


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#3304038 - 05/26/11 12:17 PM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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It's 12-bore so no problem with ammo. The OP didn't limit availability of weapon choice, only ammo was a consideration. Otherwise we'd be fending off zombies with cricket bats and frying pans wink

#3304045 - 05/26/11 12:23 PM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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12-bore might be okay for you, but such things are a bit rare on my end of the country. Unless I'm able to get to one of the more special police stations in central London, I'll probably be stuck with the pans.

I do have a very nice non-stick that might come in handy... (shame I never took up golf!)

#3304047 - 05/26/11 12:28 PM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: UnderTheRadar]  
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Based on the responses, this is the weapon I want:



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#3304053 - 05/26/11 12:48 PM Re: If you could only bring 1 rifle/shotgun to the apocalypse, what would it be? [Re: purolator]  
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Originally Posted By: purolator
An AK. Alternatively a G3.
G3 is a bit heavy but it's such a great rifle.


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