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Old 03-21-2010, 13:04   #13
craigepo
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If I could have one gun to use to survive, it would have to be a shotgun.

If you are searching for food, small game is easier to find, and you can load the shotgun with bird/small game loads(as much as I've shot, I don't want my rifle-accuracy to possibly stand between me and a survival dinner). For deer-sized game, you can throw buckshot/slugs in. Same with defense situations.

I have read quite a few old Africa hunting stories. Many of the guides swore by a 12 gauge loaded with buckshot for going into nasty brush after wounded game.

An old H&R single barrel is a light, cheap gun that will take a lot of abuse and still function. If it gets beaten up rolling around in the cargo department, big deal, you can find a used one for less than $100.00
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