4 calibers- Minimalist (rifle & pistol)- Change my mind.

[mtnwrunner]

IF only 4....

22 Mag or LR.
223
308
9mm

Randy

 

[Packmansion]

12 gauge
AR 223 Wylde
6.5 creedmoor
22LR

I know it's been mentioned not about apocalyptic.... BUT In an apocalyptic scenario you would come across plenty of 308s, 30/06s, 300 win mags as you ruthlessly shoot anything that moves until you're shot or starve to death or die from dysentery. I think starting off you'll want the 12 gauge, 22 lr and an AR 556/223 plus your favorite and most versatile hunting cartridge apocalypse or not. Obviously if you carry frequently this list is missing 9mm. For hunting and survival don't see a handgun being worth the weight if you have an AR.

 

[kkp005]

Easy
22lr
12ga
5.56 AR15
Tikka 308

 

[DangerRanger]

I went down a similar rabbit hole, tired of all the complication and various cartridges.

Not including heirlooms but just tools
6.5 creed
223
22lr
9mm
12 gauge

I love it

I do still play with others for family rifles and heirlooms, but the component compatibility for the “tools” rocks

 

[Long Cut]

.22, 9mm, 5.56 and 12 gauge.

 

[KyleR1985]

What single .22lr gun would everyone look to cover all the use cases?

Obviously some guns will be better suited to different use cases. Just looking for opinion on “if you’re getting one, get this one.”

 

[rileybassman]

22 to the head kills most things. Ammo would be a lot easier to stockpile and practice should be a consideration.

Give me a 22, a 30 cal, 9mm and a 12 gauge.

As much as I like fancy 6.5 and 7's... this list is the way in a SHTF type scenario

 

[rileybassman]

What single .22lr gun would everyone look to cover all the use cases?

Obviously some guns will be better suited to different use cases. Just looking for opinion on “if you’re getting one, get this one.”

Ruger 10/22 or marlin 60 will both be classics with parts and availability - tho my favorite .22 in my stable for hunting is my CZ 457 with a dead air mask. Whisper quiet and accurate.