What air rifle for survival?

[Jim McArthur]

OK, mates, this is one of those "let your imagination run wild" scenarios.

It's the end of the world as you know it, and you're forced into a survival mode. You're not in some exotic locale: you're in your own neighborhood. (Not saying that your neighborhood's not an exotic locale, but you know what I mean!).

You can have one air rifle - or air pistol, for that matter - as your only gun. It can be any make, model, caliber, vintage, power level, cost, etc. but it MUST be an air gun.

So, what's your choice?

Jim

[Phil G]

OK, mates, this is one of those "let your imagination run wild" scenarios.

It's the end of the world as you know it, and you're forced into a survival mode. You're not in some exotic locale: you're in your own neighborhood. (Not saying that your neighborhood's not an exotic locale, but you know what I mean!).

You can have one air rifle - or air pistol, for that matter - as your only gun. It can be any make, model, caliber, vintage, power level, cost, etc. but it MUST be an air gun.

So, what's your choice?

Jim

Good question young Jim. First thoughts, self contained, maybe a Theoben gas ram. Oh and you can have the Red Ryder bb gun.

Back later with more thoughts.

Good luck, Phil

[Bodhisattva]

Agree that self contained is vital as you couldn't guarantee the availability of bottled air for ever. Not too fussed on make but I would think that a .25 running at around 30fps would be sufficient to kill anything that you might want to eat as well as carrying enough punch to deter man sized threats too

[hamiclar01]

A FAC Hw80k in 0.22, just as they were designed

[Dr Bob]

"It's the end of the world as you know it"

I take it you have seen Bradford city center then ?

Bob

[fullbandit]

Agree that self contained is vital as you couldn't guarantee the availability of bottled air for ever. Not too fussed on make but I would think that a .25 running at around 30fps would be sufficient to kill anything that you might want to eat as well as carrying enough punch to deter man sized threats too

I've got a bottle and a pump so i'll keep my hw100 can use pump to top up rifle and the bottle

[chris100575]

Can I have a Girandoni? .51 calibre lead balls at 1000 fps. Plus pumping it back up would give me something to do.

[Karlito]

You'd be pumping that up for a day Chris!
HW80 FAC'd in .22 would be just the ticket for me

[bullet boy]

If it has to be a self-contained powered rifle then I'd probably choose a Theoben Eliminator or a Theoben Fenman.

[scutter]

AATx200sr

Spring powered, no recoil

[Garry]

Where do you get your Theoben gas rams pumped up and serviced?
It's got to be a good quality springer like a TX200.

[watchsapart]

BSA Meteor

[SpikeG]

Has to be a HW80. in .22 @ 24 ft.lb.f ish. Smooth to fire, self contained, solid dependable and built like a tank.

[Drumming Monkey]

Survival situation? can't be doing with some wimpy UK legal limit rubbish! needs to pack a punch, so this:

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/career-d...ir-rifle.shtml



Yes, your eyes do not deceive you; a .50 cal air rifle.

[uk litehammer]

Just a thought....but why is this in the pistol section????????????????