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The more I shoot the more I like .22's, although I know what you meant. So many people suggest, and rightly so, that the .22 is a good gun to learn on.

In the part of the country I grew up in, a .22 was just about a necessity. If I could own only one gun it would be a .22 although I sometimes can't decide if it would be a rifle or pistol or revolver.

ACK!

Only ONE gun?

That is so wrong...but I have to agree with your conclusion.

I dearly love my BuckMarks, but would probably have to choose the Browning, now discontinued, BAR, scoped .22.

Still in all, what a horrible thought - only ONE weapon.

Cheers.

Oh agree.....101%. I have a number of .22's and even as a kid I got my first deer with a .22 long rifle. A Winchester 74 my Dad had won in a poker game the night my Mom was bringing me into the world.

I'm pretty much of the opinion that a .22 is single best caliber for filling the pot with meat when times are hard. These days a good little bolt or 10-22 ruger is cheap and ammo is plentyful...............so far.

Best last ditch .22 survival gun IMHO would be a little S&W .22 revolver with a 3 inch barrel and adjustable sights w/ Barimi Grips and a lanyard stud. My new S&W 317 is as close as one can get to a good little camp gun for just such tasks.

Stay Safe !