Only one = .22 LR probably bolt action

Anything I want within reason = .22 LR, .454 pistol and leaver action, 12 guage pump.

What can't I do with the above pray tell?

Thanks

Cameron

Unless you are planning a trip to the Dark Continent it looks like you've got a pretty practical battery. If you don't already handload I'd think about it; that .454 stuff is expensive and could be hard to find if TSHTF. If I were you I might consider adding an inexpensive semi-auto like an SKS, but that's just me.

might have missed an earlier thread but what is your reason for buying a firearm?

Cameron,
I like the .22LR bolt gun and the 12 ga pump (Rem 870?), but what is the .454 revolver supposed to do? Do you intend to hunt with it?

In selecting a firearm, remember the parable of Mel Tappan. He wrote the book on survival guns (entitled, oddly enough 'Survival Guns"), wrote a column for guns & ammo. Thought a lot about guns-he liked them large bore and semi-automatic-and clearly felt that guns were necessary to rpotect him from his most serious survival threat-economic collapse and rioting. So he moved to rogue river oregon, a tiny village about 11 staute miles from nowhere, and practiced marksmanship. The economy did not collapse, rioters never reached rogue river, and the man died of congestive heart failure at age 47. Everybody has to die, but 47 is early and chf is treatable. He apeears to have mis-assessed his threat scenario. if he had lived near a major medical center, he might well have survived the chf...for a while, anyway. Guns are not always the answer.

We won't have to beat you up; the .454 will do that just fine.
Have you ever shot a .454? It kicks like a mule.
I doubt that would be a good choice for a handgun plus the ammo is not plentiful.
If you need a big caliber I would suggest .357 or .44 magnum instead.

I always love to get into these guns discussions as I am a certified "gun nut" according to my friends and co-workers. but that's ok, I don't qualify to be any sort of "survivalist" at least not in the sense of a negative label. anyone on this website I guess we can all be labeled something of the sort right. anyway, I think maybe the selection of your survival weapons largely depends on where you live...for instance, me in Alaska, that 454 might be a good option if I found myself living in a tent in the bush somewhere. the pump shotgun, is a must with slugs, buckshot, and bird shot. The 22 is a must if for nothing else than grouse, rabbits, and self defense. yeah, I know the .22 is not usually regarded as a self defense weapon, but in the hands of a guy that's shot a jillion rounds out of one, do not get shot by him as you will die from wounds to your noggin. Silliness aside, if your home is a bit ore urban, you would need to maybe consider a larger self defense weapon such as a Glock 19 or so in caliber and size. The 19 is a 9mm compact pistol in case your not familiar with the Glock line. A good supply of ammunition would already be in your garage., or apartment because you are the type of person who believes in being prepared right?? in the event of riots, or other urban chaos of sorts, I doubt the ability to run down to the Wal-Mart to grab a box of ammo would be a good idea. as for a rifle, even in the urban situation, my choice would be an AR-15, but if your budget doesn't allow such a thing, the Ruger Mini-14 is an outstanding piece for this type of work. I remember seeing several law enforcement guys and even some civilians with the Mini-14 slung over their shoulders during the chaos that ensued after Hurricane Katrina. The Mini-14 always fires, even after the AR-15 has gummed all up. I know because I am fortunate enough to own both. I would venture that we're not ever going to see a large scale breakdown in the society but major disasters always seem to bring out the worse in many. It is here that just having a weapon sometimes is the difference in living or dying at the hands of thugs that prey on the innocent during such times. Not meant to preach, or be on a soapbox, just a few opinions. thanks for the opportunity to express them to you.

It's not clear what you want to do with this setup. I wouldn't like to have to carry this gear around simultaneously. You could protect yourself from or hunt (with the exception of birds on the wing) any land creature in the western hemisphere with much less - some kind of 308/30-06 bolt or semi-auto rifle and a good .22 long barrel pistol.

Can't reliably hit a target at >150yds for one.

Weird set up to say the least.

What caliber is the lever action?



What are you trying to do?

Self defense, hunting, plinking? clay sports? what??? <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I live in mid michigan. My choice would be 22-cal semi auto with scope 30-30 lever action--12 ga mosburg pump 357 mag. model s19 S/W. will handle any and all needs for fire armsinmy part of the country.