Good choices in firearms. If you are looking for a 10/22 order it now or if you can find a dealer who has one have it put aside until you can get it. They are becoming scarcer than hens teeth. Personally I'd stick with a caliber more common than the 300 Win Mag unless you plan on stocking a lot of ammo for it or relaoding. It isn't one that you will find ammo for in every store such as 30.06 or .308. Just a few thoughts. As well I'd have a few pump shotguns. They have multiple uses and depending on ammo and barrel choices can easily reach out to 100yds and take anything on this continent. Plus they are good for anyone to use with little training as compared to a rifle.
Steelrules,
Are you planning on reloading?? If so, ensure you have at least 60 quality casing for .300 win mag. 100 would be better. And the correct type and weight bullets, primers, powder and reloading dies and press. If you are not planning on reloading, like JustABear said, consider a more widely available cartridge - .308 win, .30-06 Springfield, .30-30 win. The SKS should be a good choice - affordable with options. With soft point ammo it should be a good little bush gun for deer. Yes, a pump 12 ga. a must add to those with a firearms permit. One for each member of your family if you can afford it. Slugs, SSG, and bird shoot. A little of all, so your 12 can be more versatile.
What do you plan to do with a .22?? Hunt birds and varmints?? I would think a well built single shot would serve you well. If any other purpose yes a quality .22 semi would be better. Get a heavy barrel, they are usually more accurate.
Holographic sites - are worth looking into.
Just some thoughts,
Mountainman.
PS - Welcome to the Forum!!
Mountainman & JustAbear
Good input thanks,
I like the .300 win mag for the range and stopping power also it's what I shot growing up so I'm used to it, we will probably store at least a 150 rounds for this rifle.
I like the 10/22 for two reasons #1 it's cheap to shoot and practice with for the family #2 everything I have read about the Great Depression with regards to hunting for survival says
"all larger game was hunted out right away, and those who ate squrrils birds and other small animals survived the best".
I like the shotgun for close up but I don't intend to let the zombies get that close, LOL.
So I plan on 2 SKS rifles and and 2800 rounds, these can be bought on line for around $750.00 for both rifles and the ammo, PM. me if you want the link.
You guys familiar with cut shells making your own slugs?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3M46XVfVOU
I watch these old boys all the time.
The cut shell works obviously. Things to keep in mind though. You are pushing the hull of the shell through any choke at the end of the barrel which is more compression than is normally experienced. That said you should probably use only in a cylinder bore barrel. Also only good for use in a break action shotgun. This could easily cause a jam in either a pump or semi auto action and make a heck of a mess that will have you out of action for a while. Just some things to consider. For the 300 Win mag if you are ONLY using it for hunting then 150 rds would be minimal at best. If for any kind of defence way too few. The SKS will only be good out to about 100 - 150 yds with iron sights. You can hit past that range but not with consistancy. For harvesting smaller game such as squirrels and rabbits get some traps. They "hunt" 24/7 and are quiet. Just my 2 cents. 🙂
Here is a link to an alternate opinion on cut shells. I would personally err on the side of safety and caution. In the event you had a bad outcome with this you destroy your shotgun and maybe yourself. There won't be the resources around to fix you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_KT4MK4VRE
The cut shell works obviously. Things to keep in mind though. You are pushing the hull of the shell through any choke at the end of the barrel which is more compression than is normally experienced. That said you should probably use only in a cylinder bore barrel. Also only good for use in a break action shotgun. This could easily cause a jam in either a pump or semi auto action and make a heck of a mess that will have you out of action for a while. Just some things to consider. For the 300 Win mag if you are ONLY using it for hunting then 150 rds would be minimal at best. If for any kind of defence way too few. The SKS will only be good out to about 100 - 150 yds with iron sights. You can hit past that range but not with consistancy. For harvesting smaller game such as squirrels and rabbits get some traps. They "hunt" 24/7 and are quiet. Just my 2 cents. 🙂
Choke and slugs don't mix thats a given. Your correct on the SkS it shoots pretty flat out to 150 yards, I've already got red dots for those.
in the name of common sense and good ol'fashion gun safety.... i do not reccomend people use the cut shell method.... my two cents
Hi there SG! Im' new to this network also and sort of new to prepping. I'm in Sicamous and would love to talk prepping techniques and ideas. Glad to meet ya! LOL
Hey Ravencat! Sorry so long for the reply. Im in Valemount bc, and would love to discuss prepping techniques. I am starting to stockpile now. Mostly basic goods like flour, salt, curing ingredients. Give me a response, and we can talk about what your doing for the coming collapse. I am a firm believer that we are headed for a complete economic collapse. Most of my listeners ( I host a radio program) believe that something will happen soon. Sicamous is actually a great place to be for natural resouces, in the event of a power grid failure. I passed through Sicamous recently, and saw the damage that the rising waters brought to your community. Anyways, keep in touch and good luck with your prepping. SGKelly.
Hey preppers! I just want to put out there, that I joined this forum to gain skills and knowledge from other like minded folks. My skills mostly fall into food preservation. I have been curing and smoking meat, fish my whole life, so if anybody needs advice, or just recipes on those subjects, just ask. Its amazing how long food can keep, with the right ingredients. A cured, smoked ham can keep, without refrigeration, for upwards of 20 years! I kid you not! Hope to talk again soon. Hi to all BC preppers! SGKelly.
Howdy SGKelly,
I passed through good ol' Valemount the other day. It was late so I didn't try to drop you a line, sorry about that. One question for you; how do you survive with fuel prices in your town being $1.379 per litre?? That is criminal. Blue River was worse at $1.399 per litre. Is this just the summer gouge the tourist pricing or is this normal?? Ouch!!! The worse pricing we have seen was North-West Ontario at $1.459 per litre back at the end of June. On the return trip I believe it was around the $1.359 - $1.379 range. Still criminal. Earlier on the same day I passed through Valemount, the price for fuel in South Edmonton was $1.079 per litre at a Domo station. The big fuel companies in co-operation with the governments of the day are keeping fuel prices high to keep the people of our country in the chains of slavery. A form of economic slavery. No beatings or whips, but chains none-the-less. People cannot rise up if they spend all their time trying to earn money to pay for fuel for their vehicle, power their homes or feed their families. Sorry, I got off on a tangent there.
I hope you get some like-minded folks in the Valemount area together.
Cheers,
Mountainman.
I was at the range a while ago and saw one guy was making his own slugs from skeet rounds by cutting off the top and pouring out the lead and mixing it with melted wax and pouring the mixture back into the shell. It works really well. scoring solid hits at 100 yards
Hi from the Kootenays.. I am a casual long time prepper.. We grow and preserve much of our own food. Have good animal husbandry skills. We are handy at most things and work at being practical in problem solving.. Always wanting to learn and willing to share knowledge.
I've seen a few from Kelowna here, looking to get a group/community started in this area. Purpose is to share ideas and knowledge as well as have a ready-made support system in place when the SHTF.
Anyone from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, etc.
Drop me a line if interested:
nirvonna7@gmail.com
Hi from the Kootenays.. I am a casual long time prepper.. We grow and preserve much of our own food. Have good animal husbandry skills. We are handy at most things and work at being practical in problem solving.. Always wanting to learn and willing to share knowledge.
Are you anywhere near Kelowna/Vernon? Looking to learn and connect, think our time is getting short.
Hey preppers! I just want to put out there, that I joined this forum to gain skills and knowledge from other like minded folks. My skills mostly fall into food preservation. I have been curing and smoking meat, fish my whole life, so if anybody needs advice, or just recipes on those subjects, just ask. Its amazing how long food can keep, with the right ingredients. A cured, smoked ham can keep, without refrigeration, for upwards of 20 years! I kid you not! Hope to talk again soon. Hi to all BC preppers! SGKelly.
By chance will you sell smoked/cured meat?