Rugged, reliable, lightweight .22LR survival rifle

[Al Diehl]

I do carry two

I have 2 different ones in my RUCK as we speak. A Springfield M6 Scout and a Henry AR-7.
Why????? Because they fit and don't weigh much. If I had to leave one behind it would probably be the AR-7. The M-6 is just more versatile. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Al

 

[cvb]

M69 Romanian trainer

stone simple reliable

 

[cluttonfred]

Trolling around after my own initial post, I have come across the Henry Repeating Arms bolt-action, single-shot .22LR rifles. While I have never owned one, the synthetic and stainless Accu-Bolt with a mounted scope and Williams Firesights seems like it would be an excellent choice at only 4.25 lbs.

In fact, for the use we have been discussing I could even see the little 30.25 inch long Mini Bolt youth rifle, also with standard Williams Firesights, as a great option at only 3.25 lbs.

 

[hushnel]

Back in January I had to decide, I have always been partial to lever rifles, mostly because I'm seriously left handed and when I was a kid they where the closest thing to a left handed rifle available. As drawn as I was to the Henry Golden Boy .22 I decided that if I was in the situation where I needed to survive that the ability to fire off a second, third or even fourth shot with out pulling the sights/scope off the target the semi-automatic would be what I wanted for the job. So I went with the Ruger All Weather 10/22 then dropped a full Volquartsen Trigger Assembly into it.

 

[thunder173]

+1 Any Marlin Bolt Action..........

 

[rangerruck]

lemme restate;
no tools to break it down, carries in a pocket.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=14713&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
again , no tools
http://www.beretta.com/Pistols-Carb...pact/U22-Neos-Inox/index.aspx?m=82&f=2&id=826
no tools, but you better put it back together right!
http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Pistol&subtype=Rimfire Autoloading&famlst=54
not sure on tools.
http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Pistol&subtype=Rimfire Autoloading&famlst=54

 

[Red Tornado]

For a forever type deal, a single shot would probably be best, I'd go bolt over break open.

However, if you want an automatic, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Nylon 66. Very lightweight and doesn't need lubricant...ever. Parts could start to rust, but it will keep right on shooting. Tube magazine, and excellent for loading single shots as well. It's not a target rifle, but it's minute of squirrel. The stock is next to indestructible. It's a great choice for survival.
RT

 

[foggy]

I would go with a cz scout. Very accurate and a repeater. The scaled down stock would work alright for a survival situation.

http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-452-scout/