Gildersleeve
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- Jun 30, 2010
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Hey all, Im new here!
My experience with guns is limited to mid-sized game calibers in bolt and lever action (mostly .270, .32) some shotguns and of course .22s.
Ive been thinking for a long time about getting a gun for a worse-case scenario event where I have to bug-out, protect myself, family, etc..., live off the land, etc....
The area of choices, and the costs, are all a bit daunting to me!
id love to be able to focus on one gun that'll serve most of my needs reasonably well in such a scenario.
Ive assumed I want a high-cap semi-auto that is accurate to a few-hundred yards (at least), with the right power to serve self-defense needs, as well as hunting needs. I've assumed it should also be extremely reliable, durable, easy to maintain, and pretty dang common as far as parts and caliber are concerned.
Im sure this debate has been aired a fair bit already. Id appreciate any feedback or thoughts anybody has time for! Or even to just be directed to a previous thread where I might get some direction.
Incidentally, id also be interested in answers to the same question regarding a hand-gun! Though I feel like the long-gun is much more of a priority ... and my budget is quite limited regarding firearms!
Thanks, Nick
My experience with guns is limited to mid-sized game calibers in bolt and lever action (mostly .270, .32) some shotguns and of course .22s.
Ive been thinking for a long time about getting a gun for a worse-case scenario event where I have to bug-out, protect myself, family, etc..., live off the land, etc....
The area of choices, and the costs, are all a bit daunting to me!
id love to be able to focus on one gun that'll serve most of my needs reasonably well in such a scenario.
Ive assumed I want a high-cap semi-auto that is accurate to a few-hundred yards (at least), with the right power to serve self-defense needs, as well as hunting needs. I've assumed it should also be extremely reliable, durable, easy to maintain, and pretty dang common as far as parts and caliber are concerned.
Im sure this debate has been aired a fair bit already. Id appreciate any feedback or thoughts anybody has time for! Or even to just be directed to a previous thread where I might get some direction.
Incidentally, id also be interested in answers to the same question regarding a hand-gun! Though I feel like the long-gun is much more of a priority ... and my budget is quite limited regarding firearms!
Thanks, Nick