I and many others see bad days coming,probably sooner than later.Most of feel guns to defend ourselves are necessary.Most of us would like some really badass top end stuff.Unfortunately most of us have very limited funds to finance our arsenals.
I for one like James Dakin's (Bison survival blog)Theory of something is better than nothing.So going with this formula,say you want most badass Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 or 590 but with your normals you just can't swing it well a decent single shot can often be had for between $50-$100,now I know its not cool nor does it have multiple shots but if someone comes through your bedroom door at 2:00 in the morning said single shot with #4-00 will be mighty comforting.
Comes an actual collapse that same single shot will kill rabbits,squirrels,deer,wild dogs which will be plentiful as there broke owners turn em loose.
Same theory applies to rifles,you want that hammer forged stainless steel bull barreled 10-22 the $500-$750 a little to salty,however the pawnshop you check out every now and again has a Marlin .22 auto for $125.Now you have a rifle and a shotgun.
Now say the planets line up all your bills come in cheaper than normal and you got 10 hours of overtime on this check.Well it just so happens your buddy is looking for a cheap single shot 12 ga,looks like you can get that badass tactical pump now.
Point being get something.
Mosin Nagants at my local gun shop run from $120-$160 is it old yep not as cool as custom shop tactical 300 win mag but its reasonable priced shoots a powerful round some are very accurate.
Same tactic can apply to any aspect of prepping.You want a $300 Berkfield water filter but you Can afford $30 kit from cheaper than dirt.
Hope it gets you thinking.
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Yep brother, anything is better than nothing. Not only will that single shot get you game but, it may very well end up getting you a trade up if someone with a better rifle comes through your door uninvited ;)
ReplyDeleteI have been fortunate enough to have the means to buy some great weapons and a good friend of mine , well he left me some nice rifles as well....... I'd much rather have him here with us to use his rifles ......
I began years ago with a .22 magnum rifle, single shot and worked up from there. That was back when a mini 14 cost around $450.00 (showing my age now ?) Now a days, get whatever you can and ammo to feed it. Things are about to become very scarce so, get em while the gettin is good.
Anyways China, we are doing well out here and SENDIT said to send his regards. We have been having a great turnout wherever we have gone, it's been amazing. Talk about an awakening !!!
There are more of us out there than you could even imagine China so keep up the good work and fear not, we ARE literally everywhere !!
I need to get some sleep, heading out to Montana tomorrow, I can't wait !! I'll get up with ya soon as I can brother !!
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R3V,my Bro I miss hearing from you guys but keep up the great work.Yeah I miss your buddy too,he was truly one of a kind,I think of him often.Tell Send It Hi.You boys take care of your selves.I am really happy its going well.
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I would rather have gear and be looking at it gather dust than not have it and be looking for it. Something is better than nothing by far. Upgrades are always possible after the initial grab and once things get really rough, well, battle field trophies will be a norm.
ReplyDeleteDiogenes,I am with ya man.The people who think us preppers are stupid have no problem with homeowners or renters Ins same for automobile Health some even have income ins.To me prepping is simply Insurance.Just like auto ins doesn't guarantee you will survive a crash,but if you do you will be much better off.
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