What is your survival hunting weapon choice?

You are planning an extended wilderness expedition deep into remote North American forest (think Maine, Labrador, etc.) Aside from basic fishing tackle and wire snares, it is wise to bring a hunting weapon. What would you bring?

12GA or 20GA shotgun 4
.410 shotgun 6
.22LR or .22MAG rifle 15
Large-bore center-fire rifle (.30-06, .45-70, etc.) 22
Small-bore center-fire rifle (.22HORNET, .223, etc.) 3
.44MAG or .45COLT revolver 5
.357MAG revolver 2
9mm pistol 3
.45ACP pistol 2
.22LR or .22MAG pistol 2
Bow or crossbow 26
Slingshot 9
Some combination of the above 25
other (add comment) 8
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Comments ( 34 )
  • Faceless

    Fuckin... Mr. Dress ups tickle trunk.

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  • I grew up in the bush and I think you need a good rifle more than anything else, and you should know how to use it too.

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  • mizeka

    Tactical nuke.

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  • xpiecemealx

    .22lr Cheap, reliable, and if you wanted to use .22 short ammo you can take out a bunch of rabbits before they even know what hit them. regular .22lr rounds are great for a lot of smaller game which you will see more of in most places ion North America than large game.

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    • dalmationUntoyourSoul

      this guy's got the right idea.

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  • dragonseatchocolates

    fart!!

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  • My own choice is the .357MAG revolver. In my opinion, this is the most versatile caliber, as it can chamber low-velocity .38SPECIAL wadcutters for use on small game, whereas full-strength .357MAG loads are adequate for deer and black bear-sized game. It is also one of the most compact center-fire calibers; it would not be unrealistic to carry 200rounds of ammo. Handguns are challenging to shoot accurately, but with practice, and a good scope, it can take game at 50 yards or more, which is just dandy for the dense eastern forests. A revolver need not weigh more than 2.5lbs. and can hang comfortably hands-free on a chest holster.

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    • dalmationUntoyourSoul

      .38 special for small game? seriously? have you ever shot a gun, or do you just play call of duty too much?

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  • BareClaire

    Getting rid of All the guns and weapons so one of you loonatics dont shoot me by accident

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  • capcrunch6

    AA-12

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  • ConsuelasLemonPledge

    I would take a 12 gauge with 00 buck, bird shot, and slugs. That way you have some variety. And a high capacity and reliable pistol like a 9mm Ruger sr9 (what I own, very nice) or a Glock or Springfield XDM but I don't know about their capacity. And obviously a good knife. I hope I was helpful.

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  • zedsdead

    A 22LR rifle, probably Henry's AR-7: http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-survival-ar7.cfm

    22LR bullets are cheap, you can pack a ton of them, and you don't have to clean out the gun all that often. Plus, you're more likely to encounter a ton of smaller animals like birds or rabbits, than larger animals (deer, bears) that you'd want to use a larger around to take out.

    Now, if I were worried about getting attacked by a bear, I'd want a larger round. But is mainly just for hunting. Plus, what're the odds you'd actually run into a bear?

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  • sleepingbeauty

    Knife

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  • disthing

    Obviously a combination. Why take 1 when you can take... a lot more?

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    • dalmationUntoyourSoul

      who's gonna carry all your stuff?

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      • disthing

        Hello again. I'm sure I could manage to carry more than one weapon. It's probably a wise decision because if one fails / jams / breaks in some way, I'd be relatively defenceless. I'd take a hunting knife, a pistol and a rifle. If there was more than just me on this expedition, and they were carrying weapons as well, I'd be happy with just a rifle and knife. It also doesn't specify how long this trip is, so I don't know how much space and weight I'd have to dedicate to supplies.

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        • dalmationUntoyourSoul

          fair enough. bullets are sooooo heavy though.

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  • norm

    Combo: .30-06 rifle, a good fixed blade knife, and a revolver (.357 or .44 mag).

    These will see you through the wilderness.

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  • pansyfugufish

    A KNIFE! how do you go into the woods with no knife. I hunt and camp like a sumbitch, and I always need a knife. YOu can tie a knife to a stick and you have a spear. YOu can make bows and arrows using a knife.

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  • whyareallgoodusernamestaken

    3x 66 MM Carl & Gustaf Light Anti Tank disposable rocket tube (just incase of q bear attack)

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  • JustDave

    An Apache helicopter.

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  • 5.56 NATO round, Heckler and Koch HK416, looks like an M4, but it actually shoots after a magazine. woooo

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  • slingshot. as a child i had one and mastered the art of the slingers and the swingers.....

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  • Enizzle

    HSA-AR15, .223 FMJ, Barska 1x30 red dot sight.

    Absolutely deadly shot.

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  • .44 revolver w/tactical knife

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  • Noonesperfect

    Commando with extended mag. Secondary weapon, duel wield pythons.

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  • Gamerdood

    I do not want to miss. A 1 megaton yield nuclear device.

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  • 22 MAG Pistol.. Its cool -.-

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    • Keltec makes a .22MAG semi-auto pistol that weighs 20 oz fully loaded and has a 30 round clip.

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      • Great.

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  • howaminotmyself

    poison tipped blow darts

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  • where's my comment? must got deleted.
    A bowie knife and rucksack full of evil firecrackers.

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    • absolutly hilarious ha hahe so funny!

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  • oldfashioned-

    fukn slingshot.
    sling it into the eye of the mothafuka. DOWN SHE GO'S!

    :)

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