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I picked 357 because you can kill deer/bears/elk with it at close range. Im not worried about a 9mms power for humans. If I absolutely need three guns I want them to be the most versatile dependable firearms I can use.
I wouldn't pick a 44 mag because that is too much. I have fired one (live in Mericuh and Uncle has one) and that shit is too uncomfortable and heavy for a sidearm.
Ross I like the 1911 pick.
Your right on the M16A1, I meant a XM16E1.
My actual shit-fan-hitting setup:
• Browning BAR Long Track .30-06 / Thompson/Center Venture .30-06 / Old Remington 700 .308 carbine (short 18.5" barrel)
• Benelli Super Black Eagle 12 ga.
• Sig Sauer P226R 9mm
Put the Sig on there because its actually really fun to shoot and my dad and I both just got our Restricted firearms licenses here in Canada. Probably going to pick up our own instead of renting the loaner one at the range. A LOT cheaper than a USP. Also used by the Canadian Forces as an alternative to the good old Browning High Power.
you guys are retarded.
1. 10/22 defense/utility.
2. .38 only pistol i own
3. 870 12ga defense
light, easy to pack, all common ammo, all useful for more than invading the Thunderdome
This is why I picked an AKM, a Shotgun, and a 357. They are all useful for hunting, fighting, and are extremely durable reliable tools.Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepy1212
I would take:
1. A .22 Ruger Mk. III - .22 is so ubiquitous and easy to make that you would have to be insane to not include a single firearm that uses it.
2. M1897 shotgun - reliable, easy to fix, 12 ga., slam fire
3. .223 or .308 R700 rifle - sometimes, you just need the range to be safe. Also, if you break a Mauser action, you are a dumbfuck.
I favour extreme reliability over firepower. Your (general) semi-automatic bullshit isn't going to help you much when a critical part breaks and there is no replacement. It also isn't going to help you when the guy with the bolt-action Winchester magnum simply kills you from afar. And make no mistake, no semi is as accurate or durable as a bolter and rapid fire is useless if it skews your aim even more. This is survival: shoot first, ask questions later.
Sounds like the same reasons I picked the guns I did.Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepy1212
just stirring things up :holy:Quote:
Originally Posted by Freelancer
McCandless killed a moose with one. Hell, even JWR says "take the .22"Quote:
Originally Posted by Warsaw
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Exactly. You can also carry tons of the shit on you for the same weight in anything larger. Such a useful and under-appreciated round.
.223 / 5.56 isn't that much heavier than .22 LR and will still do the job. Probably even more common nowadays than .22 LR...
grain size is really the only diff