I'd like to stow a compact .22 rifle in my BOB/survival kit/backpack. I'm looking for new (not used) and seem to have focused on the Henry Survival Rifle (aka AR-7) and Marlin 70 (aka Papoose). Which would you choose and why, and am I missing any others that I should seriously consider?
I'd like to keep the price around $200 or less. Key factors are weight; the smaller it stores the better; and reliability. I think the action should be semi-auto, not bolt or lever. Other than occassional plinking, this rifle will sit stowed in the BOB/survival kit/backpack. I'll eventually get a "regular" .22 for general purpose use.
The AR-7's receiver, barrel and 1 of the 2 mags stow in it's handle which seems pretty compact and seems to offer good protection from getting knocked around/damaged (and seems pretty cool, too). Weighs less than 3 pounds. Would seem to be the perfect choice. Is it too good to be true?
I'd like to keep the price around $200 or less. Key factors are weight; the smaller it stores the better; and reliability. I think the action should be semi-auto, not bolt or lever. Other than occassional plinking, this rifle will sit stowed in the BOB/survival kit/backpack. I'll eventually get a "regular" .22 for general purpose use.
The AR-7's receiver, barrel and 1 of the 2 mags stow in it's handle which seems pretty compact and seems to offer good protection from getting knocked around/damaged (and seems pretty cool, too). Weighs less than 3 pounds. Would seem to be the perfect choice. Is it too good to be true?