History has proven the rifle to be the best all-purpose firearm to face a variety of combat and self-defense scenarios a lightweight packable gun will help you kill your next meal and protect you in a survival situation though handguns and shotguns are also to be considered a rifle will give you the most versatility.

For handling a variety of post-disaster needs from hunting to perimeter security however the options and varieties when it comes to choosing a survival rifle are nearly endless and even the most avid shooters and preppers struggle to choose a favorite hi everyone and welcome back to survival gear.

In today's video we are going to take a look at some of the best survival rifles available today so let's go through them and find the perfect option for you kiapa little badger the first gun is not only one of my favorites it's the lightest and most.

Affordable rifle on my list the kiapa firearms little badger it's a lightweight little thing for sure weighing in at just under three pounds thanks in part to the wireframe stock it packs down into a manageable size too by simply folding in the stock the rifle shrinks to 16.5 inches long which is perfect for packing away in a.

Small backpack or go bag if you want a plinking gun these italian made models come in 22lr 17 hmr or 22 magnum if you prefer a shotgun there's a shotgun version that takes nine millimeter flobert rimfire shotgun shells which technically classifies the little badger a garden gun among rabbit.

Blasting farmers the simple single shot break open action is hard to beat and with four picatinny rails you can customize the gun for a specific purpose even if you don't want or need a pack rifle at this price you can afford a few to stash away at home in your vehicle or anywhere else you might need to make a.

Quick single shot henry ar7 far from a new design air force pilots have used the earliest versions of henry's ar7 survival rifle since the early 1950s and with good reason like its predecessors the henry ar7 survival rifle can perform one of the coolest tricks of all the guns on this.

List you can disassemble and store this takedown gun inside a watertight stock that displaces enough water to actually float the ar weighs a mere 3.5 pounds and measures just 16.5 inches when broken down making it ideal for concealed carry in a bug out bag vehicle or even underneath your jacket.

The rifle comes with two eight round magazines for chambering 22 lr ammunition which is one of the best and most readily available all-purpose survival rounds the gun will only cost you about 280 dollars and can serve as either your primary or backup survival rifle ruger 1022 takedown.

The ruger 1022 platform has long been favored by woodsman and survivalists for its legendary reliability shoot the wings off of fly accuracy and it's low price the takedown configuration of the 1022 provides greater portability allowing the rifle to be as the name obviously implies broken down into portable halves.

The barrel and front stock separate from the receiver allowing the rifle to be stowed more easily in a carry bag or container broken into two parts the business end measures eighteen and a half inches from chamber to muzzle and the receiver and butt stock end measures the same for a total length of 37 inches.

No tools are required to separate or reassemble the rifle and the td configuration doesn't depart from the ruger's parent design in any other way that means you still get to use the original rotary mag or 25 round magazine and the td can still use the same irons optics and accessories ruger also managed to keep the td.

Lightweight it graces the scales at 4.7 pounds by keeping the butt stock hollow and using plenty of polymer you'll pay around 80 to 100 over the standard woodstock ruger for the td configuration but ruger is kind enough to throw in a ballistic nylon carry bag for storing your rifle and accessories or ammo.

Few other survival rifles can provide such a compact break apart profile without sacrificing some measure of performance or function for that alone the 1022 takedown is arguably one of the top choices on the market savage model 42 takedown would you like to take that squirrel.

With a scalpel or a hammer you have that choice with a compact version of the savage model 42 takedown compact for many shooting families small guns like this make a great first firearm for kids because of the short length of pull and compact design but that doesn't mean this adaptable weapon isn't just for youngsters.

The original savage model 42 takedown weighs in at a little over six pounds but the takedown compact version is only 4.65 pounds the over under break open gun is unique in that the lower barrel fires 410 shotgun shells and the upper barrel fires 22 lr cartridges the stock and four stock are polymer.

Which keeps the gun light and durable you can reach out with the 22 for small game at a distance or choose your favorite 410 shells with the perfect load for small game birds or even self-defense it's amazingly easy to stow this weapon when it's time to move it breaks down with the push of a single button.

The savage model 42 takedown compact has removable rifle sights in case you'd like to add a lightweight scope and the model 42 includes a handy bag to carry the weapon marlin 70 pss the marlin 70 pss takedown rifle is an updated incarnation of the old marlin papoose a classic camper rifle that's.

Been popular for decades this new model takes advantage of today's lightweight polymer materials and the hearty attributes of stainless steel the 70pss is a blowback operated 22lr repeater that's perfect for anyone who travels around or over remote waterways and while the rifle doesn't float its.

Padded case has integrated flotation components which are vital in the event of a watery accident or crash designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind the 70 pss is tough enough to get knocked around yet easy to break down for travel or storage there's just one barrel nut to remove unlike some of the single shot firearms.

On this list the marlin 70 pss features a seven round nickel plated magazine the 16 and a quarter inch long stainless steel barrel has micro groove rifling and you can customize the gun by adding optics to the receiver or shoot it as is kel-tec su-16 the breakdown rifle category is filled with small 22-rim fire chambers but.

Caltech once again departed from the norm and introduced the su-16 with a beefier 5.56 nato coming down the business end this folding survival shooter also comes packed with some surprising features you'd normally find on a typical high-end tactical rifle a gas piston operated ar bolt and.

Extractor with side charging handle a standard ar-15 mag well for 30 rounds down the tube a crisp trigger comfortable polymer handguard that doubles as a fold-out bipod adjustable irons and a factory rail for glass or red dots variants of the su-16 come with even more features a thicker buttstock.

Capable of holding two additional magazines a carbine version with a quad rail handguard and a threaded muzzle for your favorite suppressor of course final price takes up with every additional bell and whistle but the base price of around 500 to 600 dollars for what amounts to a gas operated black rifle that folds down to.

Just 26.4 inches is one hell of a deal standard barrel length is and a 18.5 inches with a 1-7 twist affording maximal velocity and accuracy total weight for the lightest folding variant the su-16c manages to stay at just 4.7 pounds impressive for any gas piston rifle henry all weather 4570.

There's no mistaking a henry lever action this small american gun company builds a unique lever gun with a removable tube magazine a design that's been proving itself in the field since the 1860s that classic design is getting a major update as henry is replacing all steel framed centrifier lever action rifles to.

Include a side loading gate while still retaining the removable tube magazine based this design change not only adds the convenience of a side load for those who want it it makes the rifle an even better fit for special deer seasons that allow straight wall cartridges one of the coolest models this year is this.

Scout rifle inspired version which has a long picatinny rail for a mounting scope farther forward on the barrel to help you be quicker picking up that buck bounding through the brush the rail also has a peep sight and both the stock and steel feature henry's all-weather finish.

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