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jeffb1911
SHTF/TEOTWAWKI gun
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:42pm
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For that situation, if you are using it for just foraging, then the LR over 410 or 20, with the 24" barrel will be better. The 24C, AKA the Camper, is handy to keep packed away somewhere, but the 4" shorter barrel gives up some things. It is also choked IC, not full, which shortens range considerably.

The 24" barrel is however great for using CB caps! Also shorts and longs if you have access to them as well. So from CB to stinger, you will have the LR bases covered for a lot of stuff. The 24" also seems to not make quite as much racket as the 20" camper that i have, and the stocks on the regular guns are actual size, where the campers are just a little shorter.

Come to think of it, for SHTF/TEOTWAWKI foraging guns i've got a few airguns that i've got that will fill the small game thing nicely, and not let the entire countryside know what i'm doing.........maybe i've been reading too much Mel Tappan lately though......

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  • 24C suggestions needed before purchase — Mike, Thu Jul 19 10:56am
    I will be looking for a 24c to be my end of the world gun. What versions and features should I look for or avoid? I also will be letting my wife use it at the range. Would the 22lr be the best choice ... more
    • SHTF/TEOTWAWKI gun — jeffb1911, Thu Jul 19 10:42pm
      • SHTF/TEOTWAWKI gun — SgtMike1, Fri Jul 20 9:31am
        You & I are thinking alike on this. I have just refurbed mine [24c I believe .22LR over 20GA] and added a flashlight mount with a 9 led light, a 7 segment 150 foot 550 paracord sling & a sleeve with... more
        • Re: SHTF/TEOTWAWKI gun — MIke L, Wed Jul 25 11:01pm
          good tips guys. I'd like to see your flashlight and sling mounted to your 24C. I never considered an airgun. I can stock up on 22LRs pretty cheaply be self reliant. Have you guys worked on your... more
    • Depends... — rossow (mn), Thu Jul 19 5:16pm
      What are you expecting at the end of the world? A singleshot-over-singleshot may not be the best weapon of choice unless you can reload really, really fast when the gangs come after your food supply. ... more
      • Re: Depends... — Mike, Thu Jul 19 8:59pm
        Haha. Rossow, I am expecting people to run out of food. You have 3 24Cs. wow. I currently have a Benelli M1 12ga and a .40 Sig pistol for defense. They might not be a good choice for hunting small... more
        • trade-offs — henckler, Fri Jul 20 10:44pm
          Its always a trade-off. A 24 inch standard model offers more range but is bigger and heavier. The camper model has less range (especially with the 20 gauge model), but is really, really handy (almost ... more
        • 22wmr — Mr BadWrench, Thu Jul 19 10:29pm
          I was mentioning the 22mag because you could use a chamber adapter to shoot .22lr. i would not recommend a centerfire over a rimfire for this situation but I currently shoot 22lr out of my .22magnum... more
    • 22wmr — Mr BadWrench, Thu Jul 19 12:05pm
      I have a .22 magnum over 20 gauge and you can buy adapters to shoot .22lr... just increases your effectiveness a little.
      • Re: 22wmr — MIke L, Wed Jul 25 11:08pm
        I have been reading up on 22wmr vs 22lr. People really like the extra punch of the magnums. The only negative is the extra cost. Are adapters kind of a hassle to use? The velocitors and stingers look ... more
        • Re: 22wmr — mike 183, Thu Jul 26 1:30pm
          There's another difference between .22 LR & .22 WMR: bore size. LR is .222" and mag is .223. Reports differ on the accuracy of shooting the smaller round in the larger bore. I myself have had a... more
        • 22wmr — Mr BadWrench, Wed Jul 25 11:24pm
          I will admit Im not 100% sure of what Im doing here. I had a friend show me how to do it. he called them ringlets Basically I cut the rim off a .22wmr shoved a .22lr into it and shoved it into the... more
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