[JoeProBono]

[JRandomFreeper]

I have one that I got back in the '80s. It's been pretty solid for me. I won't ever get rid of it.

/johnny

[razorback-bert]

I like my 10-22 in synthetic and stainless.

[EveningStar]

Joe, I think people are really going to get a bang out of this thread.

[mountainlion]

M1a

[gorush]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_765960_-1_757785_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

[Theoria]

If you are looking for a takedown model. The Ruger 10/22 takedown is fine tool.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

My faithful old 10-22 will do fine.

[lurk]

The fact that respondents to this thread are leaning toward .22 gives you a clue to the shortage of that ammo.

[no-to-illegals]

308

[Senator_Blutarski]

Define "survival".

Is it surviving after the SHTF and the economy tanks?

Or is it for defense against the BLM and DHS goons?

Or is it for surviving after a plane crash flying into remote Canada on a fishing trip?

Or is it for surviving after an EMP attack?

My answer will vary depending on the circumstances. In any event, a .22 is a light and versatile weapon with light and affordable ammo. (Maybe that's why the ammo is so hard to find right now...)

[E. Pluribus Unum]

[Ouderkirk]

One survival rifle.....M16 or AK47 in full auto.

[Gaffer]

I have this. Made by Henry. I keep it in my backpack with all the other needfuls.

[Covenantor]

Rossi Matched Pair .308 and 12 ga.

Walmart price when bought was $109 or so. Mine are wood stocked oldies.

Considered the take down AR/Henry and Marlin versions at the time but considered reloading more important than .22 cal lightness. With barrel mount scope rail zero remains same when swapping barrels which takes no time at all. Also fits tennis racquet bag etc as well as fitting pack frame.

Shoots better than it should. Dead simple to operate for beginners so they can focus on shooting skills instead of worrying about controls. I know I can fabricate fire controls with hand tools in long term if need be.

If buying today I would opt for .223/12ga with synthetic stock. Ugly, yep. Would I rather have something snazzier? Yep and do have them, but in ulimate bug out run for your life end of the world situation it works. Besides opportunities for field upgrade will abound. ;>)

[9422WMR]

My dad bought one of those Charter Arms rifles for me when I was a young teen. It would not cycle. The spring guide was a plastic washer with two rods. It always jammed. Being the machinist and self taught engineer that he was, he used a steel washer and drilled and tapped for two steel spring guides. Shoots like a charm, still have it!
Not my bug out rifle though, Obummer has reduced the .22 ammo supply!

[cripplecreek]

[Tijeras_Slim]

I'd prefer a Kreighoff Drilling, and you can get a .22 LR insert for the shotgun barrel.

[Chode]

two shots .22/.410, but i love it and had it for over 15 years

[The_Republic_Of_Maine]

HiPoint 9MM carbine.

[harpu]

I kind of like the American 180...