As a self professed "gun nut" I must chime in here with some thoughts. Springfield Armory does in fact, still manufacture the little M-6 Scout rifle and they are neat as always. Another fantastic choice in a survival rifle would be the ruger Mini-30..basically a Mini-14 in the ubiquitious "AK-47" round the 7.62X39. These are so cheap that it's almost funny at some shows and stores how much of it a person can afford. It does hit with authority as Mr Kavanaugh can attest to, plus if really needed for game will kill deer and perhaps even larger game just fine. is it as good as a 338 Win Mag? No, but it's survival, and you can keep shooting until the game drops correct? These little handy rifles are light, and easy to shoot for all but the weakest people. Right now youi can even see these rifles slung across the backs of various LE units in New Orleans. Cops prefer them beecause they don't hardly cost what an AR-15 does, and are not prone to dirty failures as much, meaning you don't have to clean them that much. Yes, all guns do need care and this one is no different, but they work, and work well.

As to storing your guns dry martinfocazio, cut that out already...it's no wonder you found rust on a weapon. Buy yourrself a can of spray stuff, your choice, that displaces moisture. outers, Rem Oil, too many to list really. I live here in Alaska and fighting moisture here is a lesson in futility ometimes, but you CAN beat it..just don't be afraid to use the stuff, it won't hurt your weapons.