Yep, They're not cheap but they are very good guns. The Sig Trailside is made by Hammerli....you know the Swiss firm that makes guns for Olympic shooters. It is now discontinued as Sig wanted to offer their own .22 (it's nothing like the Trailside) so the price is going up.

If you can find a Trailside 6" model with adjustable sights for under $500, buy it. I have an extra Sig Competition model with anatomical grips, forward weight and box for $675. These too come up for sale once in a while.

Last I checked, CDNN had them for about $300 or so. It was in the catalog about two months ago.

http://www.cdnnsports.com/

Click on "Index" and then "DownloadNewest Catalog".

Of course, you will have to find a transfer dealer and pay shipping. But if you shop around, all of that should still be well under $50.

Rifles should be bolt action .223 or 7.62 Nato., 5 or 10 round magazine. A practiced rifleman should be able to get off 2 aimed rounds in as many seconds. Shotguns should be 12 or 20 gauge, No 7 birdshot. 60 rounds per rifle. 200 round reserve.

I see no reason in particular for bolt actions.
What is the logic behind this?

There are quit a few reasons for bolt actions, a couple I can give you.
1. Accuracy
2. Durability
3. No freeze ups in bad weather

Some of these are becoming smaller issues due to new tech. But they are still there.
It also depends on what the main purpose of the gun is.

BTW the only gun I don't see a reason for is...Well there is non I want them all <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

For a survival situation, IMHO, a semi-auto such as an M1A, is a much better choice than any bolt action gun. I have seen more problems occur with bolt actions than semi-autos that have been standardized and proven over many decades.

Interesting point of view. My current "Urban" survival rifle is a synthetic stocked SKS. But for wilderness survival I'd definately choose my scoped A-Bolt. I'm just a heck of a lot more confident at 300 yards with that than a self-loader. And it will get the job done up close too. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Different strokes.

Yep... It's what your used to I suppose. In Idaho where the brush is thick you're luck to see 100 yards. In Wyoming on the other hand...........

The five pound T/C Contender carbine with a scoped .22lr and .30-30 barrels will do most anything a rifle can do in the lower states. The gun can be carried with the barrels off to make a short package. With the new pointed .30-30 ammo you can reach out past 200 yards on deer.

Good trigger, barrel, and sights = good accuracy! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />