The .22 Long Rifle serves a unique purpose – it packs power, but is easy to use, maintain and is very dependable (provided you practice.)
Here is what you need to consider.
.22 Long Rifle Platforms
.22 long rifles come in a variety of platforms. From small frames to short barrels, there are a ton of different choices when it comes to selecting a .22 long rifle.
Most of these choices will be a matter of preference; however, one of the greatest platforms to choose from will be .22 long rifles in bolt action. Bolt action requires fewer moving parts in order for the weapon to operate. This means in a survival situation not only are they easier to clean and maintain but they are also easier to fix. If a bolt quits working, it can be easily replaced with another .22 long rifle bolt of the same weapon model..22 Long Rifle Accuracy and Lethality
.22 long rifles have a distance of lethality of up to 400 yards. With the right training that means a .22 long rifle can hit targets at great distances. This is a very important aspect when it comes to both hunting and defense. While hunting, prey does not have to be spooked and the time can be taken to adjust your aim in order to ensure an accurate shot.
Hunting and Defense
.22 long rifle rounds can take down small game such as squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and even birds with a well-placed shot. Larger game, however, is a bit trickier. Even a well-placed shot will need to have the velocity to penetrate thicker bone such as the skull of a deer. nsure this by carrying .22 long rifle rounds with a higher grain that can reach speeds of up to 1,250 feet per second.
Lots of people think the more powerful and larger, the better when it comes to firearms.
But for your money, the .22 Long Rifle, with practice, is about as lethal an option for a firearm as you can find.
To learn more about the .22 Long Rifle, including a video that highlights how accurate it can be, please visit Survival Life.
Verne McLeod
I’ve got a tube fed and it’s amazing
😮 🙁
223 HAS MORE PUNCH
And it’s fairly quiet..
Something about Bolt action rifles that really are truly amazing. Long lasting and extremely reliable.
That’s why I still have one
My favorite
Ammo is cheap and most 22 lr are extremely accurate
Perfect for small game and in a pinch self defense.
Is this what you have? Lol trying to learn things
Yep.
And the sky is blue.
Grass is green.
Turtles arent very fast runners..
Oh wait you confused me. I thought we were just naming useless off topic facts.
Patrick White PARDON ME..SIR
If only it was still possible to find sub sonic rounds. You probably don’t even know.
Don’t forget water is wet, and women have secrets.
I can put 3 rounds inside of a quarter at 100 yds…yeah they are pretty dead on accurate
Bryson
Jeff Burchiel subs are still available, might be a little hard to find in some places. I can buy them in Fairbanks, AK
I fucking win!!
A high quality break barrel AIR-RIFLE. Most small game will outlast any big game. And it’s quiet. You can hunt an entire area and no-one knows your their. Lois and Clark walked across the country eating game hunting with a .30 cal air pump rifle. Pressing there own lead balls along the way.
You also suck$#%&!@*you$#%&!@* hahaha
P.s it’s not a debate, I’m only saying add a .22 break barrel to your arsenal…it will find d a place in survival mode.
That’s not nice.
How long until you get home.
Patrick White Actually, you can load sub-sonic 223 ammo that has more energy and is quieter than most 22 ammo….or you can make half$#%&!@*comments…..either way you know what they say about opinions…..
That’s how I roll. 950 ms with 25 lbs of force
Ever tried these? Only about 500 fps but they will drop a squirrel in its tracks. No gun powder in them, just the primer.
Dont forget the old pump 22s, mine is plenty accurate for small game. Mix that with some primer only 22 rounds and nobody knows you are there.
Will it protect me against dangerous wolf spiders??? Lmfao!
I love my 22’s but 400 yards? Really? In a survival situation? Get real
you could get a 12 gauge break action and get a .22lr rifled insert. or just a combo break action like the m6 scout or x caliber. more options
I agree, shooting something 400 yds away…especially if u don’t want to be heard or seen, with wind…bad idea. That’s why I’m dead on at 100 yds.
I prefer underlever. Same concept but since your barrel doesn’t move it’s more accurate
Not a half$#%&!@*comment. The sound isnt the only benefit. In fact one of the primary benefits is the sheer amount you can carry. So you can half$#%&!@*your way on out of here with your ammo that weighs twice as much that youve designed to perform the same task. Good job bro.
That’s great till you run out of ammo…
.17 hmr is far superior.
.22 lr…I agree
I completely agree . Bought one 3 years have not used a .22 since
Crossbow/longbow, pump air rifle, .22, and .22 mag will kill anything breathing from zero out to 250 yards. Depends on what you’re shooting at and where you hit it.
That’s a good basic starter list
Joshua A. Kruth agreed!
For SHTF there are many possible scenarios and variables. I wouldn’t be quick to discount a .22 for most of them that I can think of. You can carry/hide thousands of rounds in a very small space (and lightweight) and it’s cheap to accumulate. If you have to scavenge, it’s probably the most plentiful round in this country to find.
In a guerrilla/E&E scenario, remember that you don’t always have to kill to put an enemy combatant out of the fight. Maybe more because you are tying up other resources for them to evac a casualty.
No, it wouldn’t be my ONLY weapon, but I would definitely have one on hand. Just my two cents.
A bow is better you can make arrows hard to make bullets
I have brought down deer with 22 rifle back in my younger days
I do have a Ruger air rifle now like it a little bit