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Remington 870 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun
You can get a shotgun that’ll take a bigger shell, but you don’t need it. The 12 gauge is exceptionally common and it’ll take a variety of shells: birdshot for game hunting survival purposes; double-ought buck for pushing intruders not only down, but back out the window they came in through; and slugs for anything else.
Want to mount that shotgun to your bed frame (lol)? Check out one of my previous posts on “The Backup” here.
Advantages: common caliber; many accessories available for this model (pistol grips, tube extensions, etc.); obscene knock-down power
Disadvantages: none come to mind
Whether you like firearms or not is beside the point.
If a true SHTF moment arrives – say the grid goes down for weeks – you will need some sort of firearm or firearms to make it through in one piece.
In addition to the shotgun mentioned above, head to the next slide to check out what else you should have at a minimum.
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I use the modle 88 it will shoot all 12 gauge rounds and I also use a Marlin 22 with a tube loaded clip both are cheap reliable and can do just about everything anybody will ever need
I think you guys over looked the single action 1873 revolver time tested and approved
7.62×39 is available worldwide true but for scavenging perpous I think .223 or 5.56 NATO would be easier to find
I think you’d be surprised how much 7.62 is squirreled away in the US. it’s an insanely popular round and had been produced in bulk by nearly every nation in the world.
I will concede that you may have to shoot FMJ when you’d rather shoot hollow points but the FMJ will be there
When you are stealing rounds that don’t belong to you youcan’t afford to be that picky
Mossbergs have a double claw extractor where a Remington has a single, in a shtf situation you need a gun that will ALWAYS cycle. Not saying that Remington 870s are bad guns, just that mossbergs are that much more reliable
I have every one of the guns mentioned. In some cases more than one.
and you think it is wise to advertise online just what you have?
I’ve had an 870 Express Super Mag pump for almost 20yrs and never had a feed or ejection issue. Not saying the Mossberg isn’t a fine shotgun but I’m still waiting on when the double claw extractor makes a difference.
Look at the energy both rounds have its pretty close so the knock down power thing is a non issue. The wide range of bullets available in 5.56/.223 is crazy and the range of the 5.56/.223 is better. Only advantage the 7.62×39 has is a bigger hole. Check out the wound ballistics on the little .22, the right bullet will stop any threat.
my aunt and uncle use 870s on their ranch, had them for I don’t know how long, never had any problems with them. Like I said, not trying to knock the 870. I also prefer a Mossberg because of its open tube loading system, it makes it easier (for me) to load on the move or with gloves. Small differences on a frame and function that is nearly identical.
Theoretically, yes, the Mossberg has a better extractor, but I put thousands of rounds a year through my 870, and I’ve never had a problem. Either one would be good to have in a SHTF situation.
I have every one of these. I would add one more though. I think everyone needs a good centerfire bolt action rifle, 243 or larger. If you are hunting for your food for an extended period of time, or for a group, you’ll want to shoot something bigger than rabbits and birds.
7.62×39 over the AR. Specifically Yugo SKS. Can be fired as single shot. Easy to fix, requires no specialty tools, parts compatible with most other makes of SKS. High mag cap option. But, it’s heavy.
I have an 870 and never had a problem, however I have witnessed, on 3 separate occasions, brand new 870’s failing to eject its first round. The butt of the weapon literally had to be hit on the ground to have enough force to open the chamber and eject the spent shell. I saw this a couple of times at my local Turkey Shoot and once at. Skeet/trap range.
I have had the same 870 for 25 years. Never once had an extraction problem. This isn’t a valid argument. Just an opinion.
Agreed. I would ditch the AR for a good bolt rifle with better knockdown and range.
Shot placement rules any caliber!
I love my Sks, mine is Chinese.
Really??? Who in their right mind would pack a shotgun for survival?!? Rounds are heavy, and it’s only useful if you have other backup guns. Sorry, but in a survival situation you need to be weight conscious, and the game weight to ammo weight ratio (birds mainly) is too high. Best rifle is the AR15 hands down. It’s light, super accurate (can double as a sniper rifle), ammo is half the weight as a 7.62×39, there’s more ammo types (if you run a controlled expansion bullet, it’s more than enough for deer) and you can buy a case conversion that allows you to shoot 22LR as a single shot for small game. A pistol is nice, but not totally necessary unless you’re talking urban survival. A nice M4 style rifle with the full rifle stock (the full stock holds everything to maintain the rifle if you use the military cleaning kit), and a nice non electric optic will do anything you’d ever need in a survival situation.
Have at least one of each.
You can have an ar chambered in just about anything ftw 50 Beowulf hahaha
I’m going to stop you right there because the AK47 is the ultimate survival weapon. It works under extreme environments and hits hard as a self defense or hunting weapon. Plus 7.62×39 is common all over the world.
I live in Argentina, every single force, police, army, whatever uses 9mm bersa pro. It’s the best national weapon made in Argentina, try it…
10/22 is severely underestimated
Jarrett Stewart
Thugs love the 9mm? I think you got that confused with 40S&W
is that the guy who is gunna put his eye out with a BB gun???
unfollowing this group, too much clickbait
I know, about drives you nuts.
1) Remington 870 – No thanks. I prefer the Mossberg 500 for many reasons. “Disadvantages: none come to mind” How about the fact that with most of the adequate self defense loads the 12 gauge is going to have some pretty serious recoil. (3) Ruger 10/22 – No thanks. I prefer the Marlin Model 60. Lose the mag(s) for a 10/22 and then all you have is a single shot rifle. The Marlin has a 14-17rd. tubular magazine. That means that you won’t lose it.
My four in order of importance to me: (1) Mossberg 500 12 gauge with 20″ barrel – (2) S&W Model 686 .357 magnum w/4″ barrel – (3) Mossberg ATR in .30-06 – (4) Glennfield/Marlin Model 60 .22LR – I have no high capacity semi-autos because I grew up and left the Rambo fantasies behind. Besides; If it really does hit the fan someday there will be plenty of them laying around who did try to be Rambo.
Who can carry all those firearms? If you can only pick 1 all purpose firearm, what would it be?
I got my own picks…somthing like that but not quite..
870 , 9 , 40 , 45 , sawed off 12 , 3006, 300 mag , lever action 3030 , ruger1022
This article is stupid. Every time it rolls around. The author doesn’t seem to know the difference between brand and type of firearm. I’ll hit them up one-by-one.
Remington 870 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun – NO!! Any quality 12-gauge. Not just Remington. And not just pump-action. Semi’s, over-under’s and side-by-side’s are perfect alternatives.
Compact 9mm Handgun – YES. Because he didn’t try to name a brand.
Ruger 10/22 Rifle – The 10/22 is a semi-auto CARBINE, not a bolt-action RIFLE like the picture shows. The 10/22 is one of the best for survival. So is an other good quality .22, semi, bolt or lever.
The Mighty AR-15 – YES, or any other modern-sporting rifle. Anything that uses 7.62×39 would probably be more practical though.
When you get thru traveling up and down the States let us know where you intend to roost
I own them all. And some.
I would do 500 over 870 any day. And while I do like my 10/22, the AR-7 is in the bugout bag.
AR idk horse apiece
How exactly is ‘shooting neighbors’ cats’ a survival tactic?