Pavomesa
"Give me a stainless bolt action .22 Long Rifle."

I agree that if all you were going to do is collect food with the rifle a 22lr would do. But to defend a family no way. I live near mountains in utah were bear and cougar tracks are always present. So for me I would not even consider a 22lr. And I agree in the long runthe rifle does play a small role in survival but I want it to be up to the task. And where you live mybe a 22 lr will do it.Inthis post I was asking about a rifle only not pots and pans.

Pavomesa
"Get real guys. Are we talking about survival or just a weekend gunfight?"


Weekend fight not sure what thatmeans. But in a survival situation maybe like louisiana your not always just dealing with just the elements. I did not say what kind of survival that is up to who responded to this thread.

starhunter21
"I would split the ammo up and have the kids help carry."

I agree with this one for sure.