7k7k99 the Henry is an OK weapon. Fun to shot, will give you that, but the accuracy is touch and go with them. Some folks have great, some folks wished for great. Another way to go is to get one of the very good 22 pistols out there on the market. The Rugers Mark II Gov't is what I have and it shoots 1.5 inches at 75 yards. Ruger and Smith make very good 22 revolvers that are very accurate too. I was thinking of the M6 while deciding on a survival gun, but there were more advantages with the pistols. One they are a lot smaller and easier to carry in a BOB until needed. Aftermarket parts are available from several companies so that getting extra springs and screws that might break or get lost in the field is a snap. They are just as accurate for the survival needs as a rifle. And best of all you only need ONE hand to shoot it. If anyone thinks that shooting a rifle one handed is easier than a pistol I would like to meet them. Yes you could rest the rifle, but you can also rest the pistol. I think the only drawback is that you would have to practice a little more with the pistol, but I wouldn't count that as a draw back <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Sorry for the long reponse, but that you might like to hear a thought out of the box.