Does anyone have favorite air gun for this situation? So far I like the aea harpoon and huben gk1 because of there size and ability to hand pump. The power is good but it would be nice to have more if needed.
N/A Favorite pcp air gun for survival off grid bugout ?
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Lol I could agree. The aea one also has too many parts required too I think it kinda fits but far from the best choice.
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1. My 60 pound longbow w/arrows
2. A slingshot
3. A spear
4. A very large machete’
5. A club or baseball bat
6. A Rottweiler!
PCP?
No way Jose’
2. A slingshot
3. A spear
4. A very large machete’
5. A club or baseball bat
6. A Rottweiler!
PCP?
No way Jose’
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The gun it's self not much can go wrong with but you have to depend on charging the cartridges or storing them that way.
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There is definitely a place. With my gk1 I'd have small game very quick and easy and hand pump it no problem just need pellets. Definitely not the best tool for off grid survival. But I'm looking for the best possible options.
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My 392 or with pump my 3622, either can take small game adequately. And rebuild kits for rifle and pump. Really, no air rifle fits that hypothetical and fantasy need. I would grab a Ruger 1022 and 10 bricks of CCI SV. If ammo were available a .410 pump.
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This bug out SHTF stuff is always sort of funny, like, where do people think they are going to go? Not really asking for an answer
. If civilization were really to collapse within weeks, after rioters stripped the shelves, the woodlands would be stripped of every squirrel, rabbit, deer, after that I guess we could then eat each other!
free image uploaderThis bug out SHTF stuff is always sort of funny, like, where do people think they are going to go? Not really asking for an answer
. If civilization were really to collapse within weeks, after rioters stripped the shelves, the woodlands would be stripped of every squirrel, rabbit, deer, after that I guess we could then eat each other! Last edited:
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Devink wrote -
It would NOT...be a PCP gun ! Not if I actually wanted to survive much of anything ugly !!
Mike
Favorite pcp air gun for survival off grid bugout ?
It would NOT...be a PCP gun ! Not if I actually wanted to survive much of anything ugly !!
Mike
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Lol no i wouldn't recommend buying one specific for that. Of course I have firearms and other tools that could be better. But this is about what you would you use out of what's out there or your collection.
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probably a good one but I haven't tried hand pumping
No, the woods would be fine, most people are too lazy to try to hunt, there would be a huge population drop, mainly have to stay fortified and be able to survive at your own property. You are right there is nowhere to run to, unless you are supe rich with a compound, but even then people turn,especially employees. LolMy 392 or with pump my 3622, either can take small game adequately. And rebuild kits for rifle and pump. Really, no air rifle fits that hypothetical and fantasy need. I would grab a Ruger 1022 and 10 bricks of CCI SV. If ammo were available a .410 pump.
This bug out SHTF stuff is always sort of funny, like, where do people think they are going to go? Not really asking for an answer
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I live off grid 5.5 miles from any pavement. I have 40 acres that has lots of trees. We have deer,elk, rabbit, and javolena. I have plenty of power for my compressors and cast my own projectiles. The police have gotten lost up where I live and the roads aren't maintained so I doubt I'd have to worry about some city person coming up.
Heck, there have been people shot for wondering on to private property. He's still in prison last I heard.
Heck, there have been people shot for wondering on to private property. He's still in prison last I heard.Upvote 0
Airgun for survival ? Ridiculous
Do you live somewhere guns are not allowed ?
As far as what real gun I would I grab. It’s not so easy to answer. Feeding yourself? shotgun , 22lr.
Defending against humans ? smaller caliber center fire (mines a mini 14 a little less scary to the NY unknowledgable) , shotgun ( slugs) , 1911 sidearm. You can carry a lifetime of 22lr ammo but.
My first choice would be ride it out in the house.
Like 3Crows said “ where you gonna go” you’re probably not going to have enough lead time to get to your bunkers in the wilderness. Do you really think you can feed yourself and maybe wife and or kids in the wilderness? Your not.
Do you live somewhere guns are not allowed ?
As far as what real gun I would I grab. It’s not so easy to answer. Feeding yourself? shotgun , 22lr.
Defending against humans ? smaller caliber center fire (mines a mini 14 a little less scary to the NY unknowledgable) , shotgun ( slugs) , 1911 sidearm. You can carry a lifetime of 22lr ammo but.
My first choice would be ride it out in the house.
Like 3Crows said “ where you gonna go” you’re probably not going to have enough lead time to get to your bunkers in the wilderness. Do you really think you can feed yourself and maybe wife and or kids in the wilderness? Your not.
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I have plenty"real "guns too lol. That's not what I was asking. and yes most people dont have enough land to stay put.. i wouldn't go anywhere but stand my ground. Where i am I have no doubt surviving off the land would be fine atleast for a while.It's not that serious of a question I'm wondering what everyone else would pick either out of their collection of airguns from what is available.
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I think a hand pumpable airgun that is powerful and accurate enough for hunting could definitely come in handy. I didn't say it's the best choice.
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