Running out the door rifle

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9mmLaw

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Just curious what everyone thought. If you had to leave in a hurry and had to choose one rifle, each has a scope, which do you take: bolt action 223 or bolt action 270. It would be a do everything gun since you could not access any others.

No real point, just struck me today that I am not sure which one I would grab. Probably the 270 (light recoil and flat shooter). However, easy to get 223 ammo and very light recoil is tempting.
 
I get win mod 70 classic compact in 7mm-08
my son gets NEF 243
2 daughters get 22's
wife gets ruger MkII
only if we had to run!

sometime I wish I got the win in .308 if only for mil surp
 
223 without any doubt. You can carry a lot more ammo and scrounging it will be a lot easier as well. Hunting for survival should be no problem with it either with good shot selection.
 
If it was going to be my only rifle, the first thing I would do is take the scope off. If you have to grab just one on the way out, I doubt you are doing any long range hunting or snipering. Iron sights will line you up a faster shot and faster follow ups.
 
In your case, I'd take the .223 for reasons mentioned above. In my case, the M14 for sure! If I take the scope off it's still coming with me for later use.
 
I dunno.

.270 would actualy be my first choice merely because it can "do more better"

If in a SHTF scenario, a bit more = a bit better (within reason).

Both .223 & .270 make a big enough boom to cause notice. Attracting attention to yourself is not conducive to living longer, BTW. & matters not, if you're good enough with what you start with = you will be able to get further weaponry. If not - well, somebody else gets a nice rifle outa the deal ....

Far as a scope goes - I'm an "old guy" & my eyes aren't like they used to be. In any event, I learned to use a scope "way back when" & a low-powered scope (at 1.5X or so) is hard-pressed to be over-shadowed by any iron sighted system.

Absolutely quick acquisition of the target (& on the same plane, as opposed to iron sights) with a bit better light gathering. What's not to like? Same-same as with any "red dot" system without the batteries. Variable poweres merely add to their flexibilities.

Granted, a scope is a bit more prone to being knocked out of alignment than iron sights, but I have yet to have it happen in 37+ years.

YMMV as always.
 
You need more choices in rifles. ;)

I'd take the 270 over the 223 bolt action rifle if they were my only choices.

If your stuff isn't 'ready to go' as is and you REALLY think you might need it at some point, I'd make a 'to-go" bag. Think of it like an earthquake kit.

How much stuff can you really carry? How involved are you gonna get?
 
My "out the door" rifle (AR-15) is already in the trunk of the car (along with 6 loaded mags)! :D

If I reached for "additional firepower", it would be my Savage 10FP.

Get yourself an ammo box and set it up ahead of time. If you're likely to want a sidearm as well as your rifle, then plan for that, too. Handgun on hip, rifle in one hand, ammo box in the other, and out the door you go!

I acutally went through my "stuff" again on Sunday evening after a most enjoyable afternoon at the range with labgrade. Got things a little more in order than they were before, and would recommend that you do the same. The bottom line is that we just don't know what may happen, and being ready is much, much better than having to pull it together on the fly.
 
my "out the door" rifle, even though I have custom Mausers, in varying calibers, and an Enfield 17, in 300 H&H Mag, would be my Savage 110E, in 30-06.

Ease of ammo locating, powerful enough, and it's in a black fiberglass stock, so, with it's matte finish, and whatnot, it's easy care, and harder to see...

I'd also hang my shoulder leather on, and grab the pair of Dan Wesson revolvers...

and, if there'stime, the rugrt mark1, and a brick of ammo, for small game dinners while surviving...
 
Mine would be my AK in .223 (SAR-3).

Light, easy to carry, high firepower, good "intimidation factor" in case of social unrest. Rugged. If I can't clean it for a year or two, shoudn't matter ;)

And because ammo is so cheap, I have shot it enough to feel confident in hitting paper plates out to 200 yards.

Other guns would do some things better, but its my best all-arounder.
 
Your choices sound great. A .270 is good for most North American game and the .223 would be prudent in situations involving military action. So depending on the situation you seemed to be covered.

My "roll-out" kit would include a Rifle (Bushmaster Shorty), and Sidearm (H&K USP Tactical), among other survival items. If hard pressed the .223 would work on deer sized game as would a .45 on small game.

At this point I am still looking for that all around general purpose rifle. Until I find the ideal GP rifle the AR remains as my SHTF rifle.

JJCII
 
My wife, myself and my 12YO son each have a weapon to go along with our "Bug-out-bags" I take my Steyr Scout, my wife takes the M870 Youth 20ga. that my son started with and my son takes the 10-22. We each also take a side arm. I take a Kimber .45, the wife her .38 and my son take the .410 revolver (Mag. Research). This combo should cover most anything.

Hope it never comes to that.
 
To-Go Bags

Hello,
I'm a newbie here, but a longtime gun fan. What would you guys put in a to-go bag? I've been considering putting one of these together, and wanted some advice as to what to include.
 
Welcome!

Glad to have you with us, ThePatriot 29!

There have been a number of discussions on what to put in a "Bug-Out Bag" or "72-hour kit" etc.

Check out the "search" button on the upper right, and search for those terms or others. You'll probably get 3-4 threads that address that topic.
 
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