What do you think of this rifle and survival setup. I think this gun is great what's your opinion.<br>Here's the website...<br>http://outdoors.free.fr/s_article.php?id_article=56<br><br>Frank

Yes, a friend of mine was thinking about a competition/hunting rifle and when my recomendations were centered on Ruger and Remington he said that he always wanted to have an M14. We poped a Springfield Armory website and I saw the M-6. I must say I really like it. Since I never fired or handled one my impressions are based purly on pictures and specs. The simple mods that were done to it on the pages that you supplied link to seem to make sense and make M-6 more user friendly. But I just happen to like my Ruger 10/22. With minor adjustments and some investment I made it into very accurate and all around weapon. It may not be packing the punch of big assault rifles but the key here is survival not war. I rather be interested in survival by killing small game rather than big game. Still 22 caliber packs enough punch to be a pretty effective within 50-75 yards. Anyway since I live in NYC it doesn't matter what I have, there is no way I can pack on me or carry anything in my car on daily just in case bases. Even if it would be legal it is still far too dangerous. In case of real survival situation/doom's day I would have to get home first, grab my car and at that point if neccesary I will be able to take with me everything I want.

I don't have any experience with the rifle, but I've read a lot of feedback from those that do and everyone that owns it pretty much loves it. I do remember something about a keeper pin being iffy, but it seems that it was easily remedied by replacing or modifying it.<br><br>

I have never fired one, but I remember reading an evaluation of one in a gun mag several years ago. They reported poor accuracy, due in part to the lousy 'trigger' pull of the large trigger thingy...but I like the idea.

I like the Ar-7 Survival Rifle better.But this one is okay.

I think this rifle is cool because it fires .22 rounds and 410 gauge shotgun rounds.<br>Thanks for your opinions.<br><br>Frank

Has anyone called around to see if the M6 is available? I called several stores around Seattle last Spring and was told the rifle was unavailable. I have not seen one recently or called around to see if it can be ordered. <br><br>It is supposed to be available in 4 configurations, either Parkerized or Stainless and in either .22LR/.410 or .22Hornet/.410.<br><br>Any opinions on the .22LR vs .22Hornet?<br><br>

Depending on how much it costs, people might want to look at the Savage Model 24 as well. New models with synthetic stocks can be had for about $425.<br><br>The Savage is available in a 22/.410 configuration as well as a 30-30/20 gauge (and others) configuration. <br><br>I think that CZ and a Russian company also make 12 gauge/30-06 combos.

Schwert,<br><br>You can buy the M-6 at this web site...<br>http://www.thegunsource.com/rifles/springfieldarmory.htm<br><br>Frank

I have the Springfield M6 Scout. It's a nice little rifle, and if you can find one in a 22LR/410, you'd better get it. It took me 4 months of searching to get mine, seems they were back-ordered everywhere. 22 Hornet rounds are over-rated, slightly harder to find, and surely won't be as plentiful when in a survival situation. The good thing about a 22 caliber rifle is that you can carry hundreds of rounds in a limited amount of space. 410 shells are also an excellent partner to the 22LR, but don't expect them to take that bear, moose, boogeyman, or whatever you may encounter in a self defense situation. Expect to use it strictly for squirrel, rabbits, small game birds, and the like.<br><br>All this being said, I've probably only shot a couple hundred rounds through mine, its decently accurate @ 25-75 yds...and would only grab it in a survival situation if all my other guns had mysteriously disappeared. My first choice would be my AR-15 in .223, but thats a whole different story.<br><br>If you're the minimalist type, i'd say go for it. It's a nice rifle that will come in handy during those situations where food gathering is of utmost importance, and space is limited. Just be sure you take it to the range every so often to sharpen your skills, those iron sights are tricky. Also, wrap tons of 550 cord around the barrell when you get it. This thing gets HOT, plus you'll need the extra 550 when you're faced with the situation you want the rifle for. Hope this rambling helps.<br><br>John McIntire