Ultimate SHTF rifle???

[Jason m]

Looks nice.......My SKS has never let me down and enjoys as much crap ammo I can put threw it, you got me beat on reloads but .30cal, aint no one getting back up after one round.

 

[Tartakovsky]

If SHTF, I’m going deep up north into the mountains. I doubt I’ll be grabbing mags off dead bodies. I’d likely be one of the dead bodies.

 

[paul73]

If SHTF, I’m going deep up north into the mountains. I doubt I’ll be grabbing mags off dead bodies. I’d likely be one of the dead bodies.


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those larue quick mounts - did you do a factual check, for how much zero moves when you take it off/put it back on - the whole scope with that mount?

 

[Love Machine]

I'm leaning towards an SKS. No mags to lose.

 

[Sweeney]

In an actual SHTF situation wouldn't all you need are a decent cleaning solution and some rags ...worst case, maybe a new fan?

 

[DarthRevan]

In an actual SHTF situation wouldn't all you need are a decent cleaning solution and some rags ...worst case, maybe a new fan?

Lots of bleach.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Marlin 336 in 35 Remington. 4x Redfield cross-post reticle. Tossing a 180 gr Corelockt at 2650 fps and a 180 yard zero i have a 6" kill zone out to 240 yards. Shoot, move. Shoot, move.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Lots of bleach.

Maybe you. My shit don't stink.

 

[Mesatchornug]

my shtf kit is a lawn chair, bottle of whisky and a box of cigars

 

[Marty McFly]

I'll be in the woods. Unless it's chilly.

 

[Mountain]

Here's mine-

 

[LordOfGont]

VZ 58 with tons of mags. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. No Maura rage on the semi autos from czechpoint:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F9PzwcRVL0

Nice I was looking for something to watch

 

[LordOfGont]

DD M4. No thermal optic. No magnification. Dot on top. IR laser/illuminator. L3harris gpnvg.

Sweet setup man

 

[Andy in NH]

What’s your thoughts on the best SHTF rifle ?

The one taken from the enemy after their throat has been slit because they were too undisciplined to maintain proper security.

 

[VTski4x4]

Damn, the prizes in Cracker Jack's are getting wild.

 

[LordOfGont]

What kind of SHTF scenario are you envisioning with this setup? It seems like if you'll have to take your Chevy S-10 with 200 lbs of hardtack and freeze dried venison to the middle of nowhere with the bed full of CR123s and set up shop.

2x SUREFIRE 123a rechargeables run it for 2-3 hours, but you can use any battery pack you use to charge your phone to run it indefinitely with a USB-C . Your idea sounds pretty sweet tho

 

[peterk123]

Shtf rifle..... lever action because it's fairly simple, reliable and can shoot fast. Straight wall cartridge, likely 357 because you can reload it forever.

 

[Broc]

If SHTF, I’m going deep up north into the mountains. I doubt I’ll be grabbing mags off dead bodies. I’d likely be one of the dead bodies.

I agree.

 

[LakeTrout]

Here is what I would do: Not buy a night vision optic that sits 3 feet higher than my face when my cheek is on the stock.

If I were to spend that kind of money on a night vision optic it would be attached to my head not my rifle.

 

[Waher]

you still think chino-soviet bloc ammo will be plentiful enough going forward?

7.62x51mm NATO because f*** anyone mistaking tree trunks for cover.

 

[cams]

 

[Penniepup1]

Edit your post and rewrite it to say “non binary” trigger and it will be ok.

 

[Roof gunner]

A shotgun and m1 carbine. But you won’t have to fire one round if it’s a nuke attack

 

[556USER]

It's pretty plentiful in my basement...

Yup, the best SHTF gun is one that I have plenty of ammo for.

 

[Mountain]

Here's mine-

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A follow up to this:

I have a plan for after Antifa breeds with the Mad Max mutants and they begin to raid the outer lands. If I'm feeling perky I'll simply drop trees across my dead end road once they enter then go after them with the Stihl 660. No need to waste ammo plus it will make great YouTube video. I sharpen my own chains but I think this is a job for a dull chain. I have my own well, so plenty of water to hose myself down after a day of fun.

If I'm feeling a little lazy, I'll just sit on the front porch with my 10/22 and zap them in the nads a la IDF style. So I guess my answer to OP's question is 10/22 Ruger. This also will make great YouTube video.

Everyone faps to their SHTF defensive strategies. F defense. Why miss out on all the fun?

(Above comments for entertainment purposes only, blah blah blah...)

Also OP must be new here to not think this one would go off the rails. I'm here to help.

 

[graphite]

Flobert Parlor Rifle - I keep it right next to the pedestal sink for GO time

 

[Tartakovsky]

those larue quick mounts - did you do a factual check, for how much zero moves when you take it off/put it back on - the whole scope with that mount?

Yes. Minimal loss of zero. They’re QD throw levers are precise. I’m very used to moving optics around and re-zeroing given I just had about 15 uppers pinned/welded to 16+” OAL in the last two months. I prefer Larue mounts.

 

[PatMcD]

Instead of building the ultimate SHTF guns, most would be better off learning how to accurately shoot whatever they already have.
Doesn't matter if it's an AR, AK, lever gun, bolt action rifle, etc.

 

[HuntMaine]

Will not show mine but they are a pair of ARs 556 suppressed and with 100rd drum mags, nightscope and laser. No concern here

 

[Compooky]

I’m just here to see what the potential competition will be using.