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My opinion on the most useful firearm you can own.

[@Florida239]

12 gauge pump is the most versatile firearm, you can hunt doves and squirrels, all the way up to grizzly bear and moose! That can’t be done with any other firearm!

[@pjp967]

my wife always asks me how many guns do you really need? One more honey just one more haha

[@insidethemusicalmind7207]

I agree with the simplicity angle. I own three guns, a 12 gauge pump shotgun, a 357 magnum revolver, and an AR-15. The only reason I went with an AR is because of my Army experience, it's the rifle I'm most familiar with as far as maintenance and servicing.

[@spacecoyote6646]

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[@zsoltnagy7793]

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[@eugenedeckard8714]

Good luck! LMFAO let me get you started. This guy has the holy trinity of self defense arms±. He has military training which goes beyond pointing and firing a gun, e.g., listening, stalking, hiding, patience, strategy, psychology, preparedness,... list goes on. So... His front door you kicked in, that was your warning to stay out. I'm not joking even a little when I say, his door was closed and locked for your protection, not his. If you're lucky he's a Marine or Navy Seal so your death will be relatively quick, painless, and you won't live long enough to even know it happened. Yippee-ki-yah, kids!@@spacecoyote6646

[@Ineeadifferentusernamelol]

@@spacecoyote6646you are welcome

[@peterm.eggers520]

Upgrade the AR-15 from the standard 5.56 round to a 6mm ARC. You'll need a new barrel obviously, but also a new bolt carrier group and possibly magazines. Much more power and legal to hunt deer and larger game in all 50 states without very little extra recoil.. Probably the most accurate cartridge for the AR-15 platform and has excellent barrel life. An excellent all-around cartridge.

[@snakemanmike]

I grew up on a farm, and my dad had 3 guns, a winchester single shot 12 gauge similar to yours, a Revelation .22 bolt action rifle that held about 15 rounds in a tubular magazine under the barrel, and an HG 9 shot .22 revolver. These served all of our firearms needs, from hunting to pest control to slaughtering livestock. They would have served us well in self defense as well, if we had ever needed that.

[@tedwelton2912]

There was a time when flintlocks served all a man’s needs.

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

@@tedwelton2912 Yet those men were elated when the cartridge came along.

[@wsg4847]

@@tedwelton2912 Yea, but that was when men were men. Nowadays?

[@xlerb2286]

Similar story here. Dad had a 12 gauge shotgun, just a basic model, don't remember the brand, and a Winchester .25-20 he got as a Christmas gift at work (that was back in the 50's). He gave the shotgun to a neighbor that hunted, but used the .25-20 for varmints until he finished the 2 boxes of ammo he'd gotten with the rifle. When he went to the sporting goods store to get more ammo the firearms fellow said if Dad promised to put that rifle away and keep it safe he'd _give_ him a Ruger .22. Dad's long gone but I've still got both those rifles.

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

@@xlerb2286 Nice.

[@jaybarr3307]

Think I'd go with a Ruger 10-22 or a pump-action 12g. But I agree with your thinking.

[@Sm-ne8ff]

Thats what I have

[@stantheman5929]

or both

[@Wink_Dinkerson]

.22 and a 12ga (10" barrel)pump... good to go!@@stantheman5929

[@davidyummus6259]

CCI has released a new .22 round called "Uppercut" which was designed for Pistols BUT runs close to 1500fps out of a Rifle, Mushrooms extremely well,... It actually runs 950fps & mushrooms out of a pistol.

[@Wink_Dinkerson]

Oh WOW ....that's impressive @@davidyummus6259

[@Sixbears]

My go to gun is an old Savage 20 gauge with a .22 on top. You can flick a switch on the trigger to choose your barrel.

[@jtmachete]

My first gun was a Savage 24 20g/22lr. I got it for my 11th birthday. A great gun

[@jefferyfite7122]

A very practical choice.

[@toddruch2744]

As a kid on the farm,it was an H&R sportsman 9 shot 22 revolver and a mossberg 12 gauge and I could hunt most anything..

[@bradherridge2875]

I completely agree 12 gauge is a great all around choice! Great video! 12 gauge also very good for home protection!!

[@martinoneal316]

I have had the pleasure of listening to old men talking good and bad.. about every caliber in the realm.. the oldest guy was 75 yrs..I learned so much.. every one has their favorites and opinions... ain't,America great...? the education started at about 14 years old and 54 years in... I am the old guy ... the last of that association... my choice is most any .22 and a 12 gauge, pump or single shot always been able to get ammo for either...my nickels worth...

[@veteranpatriot4474]

For Me this is as simple as it gets. 1) Ruger 10/22. Will take a Deer all the way down to a Squirrel and 2) S&W .44 mag. Nothing on the America's it won't stop From a Coastal Grizzly and a Moose , Human beings. 100 rds of Buffalo Bore rounds and you can easily carry a couple of thousand rounds of .22lr. That alone would last you a decade to supplement your fishing and trapping.

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

With a break open 12 g, u can obtain many different inserts from 17 HMR to 9mm to 45 long colt. The 9mm insert makes the 9mm to have an effective range at 75 yards.

[@alfredoverno9674]

h&r my first 12 gauge single. when "hunting" was fun. 15 years old hunting pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, dove. thanks for the video. keep em coming. I subbed to your channel. as I continued to watch , I saw the adapters...... I have never heard such a thing. im gonna find some. thank you

[@user-zu9wm5hk5v]

Really good video. Well explained. I learned something in this clip.The tubes to make it a rifle/pistol round. I don`t get out enough.Thanks D.

[@ThePaPappy]

Great idea on the adapters. Knew they were out there for AR's but never thought about shotguns. Guess I'm gonna buy my own Christmas present ! Thanks for the info.

[@gusloader123]

Good pick and good explanations. Well done! Very similar to my picks & reasons. "Chazel" brand adapters in the U.S. State of Georgia are the ones that I have. They make various calibers & gauges. From .22 rimfire up to .45-70 Govt. cartridges. My 12-gauge single-shot shotgun is a long-barreled Winchester model 37.

[@The_Defiant_One]

Don't forget chamber adapters. With a good set, you can shoot the most popular calibers you can find in a survival situation.

[@backinthewoods2022]

I mentioned those in the video inagree

[@papat7435]

good job @An_Appeal_To_Heaven ..you didn't watch the video. he mentions them and SHOWS you them.

[@zachb.6606]

Good pick. This followed by a rimfire rifle would be pretty much all you needed for most chores. Rimfire only because the ammo is so much cheaper and quieter.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I agree, a 12ga is very versital. I never knew they made daptors like that

[@greatwhitehunter420]

A 12ga. Shotgun with a field barrel and a slug barrel.my Remington pump action has served me well for 30 yrs

[@user-vt2jp2hq6b]

I still have my dad's Iver Johnson - Champion. Never fails me. Solid as a rock.

[@barntapes3414]

I have a Stevens 20 gauge single shot that’s about 120 years old. It’s beat up but in perfect working order and very accurate. I am also fortunate enough to own 3 Handi Rifle actions that I bought over the years, plus this was back during the barrel exchange program. This gives me multiple calibers from 22 hornet to 45-70 Buffalo Classic and I paid less than a grand spread out over the years. Over time I even managed to find some really cool stocks, scope mounts etc. These are all fine rifles. Changing calibers takes less than a minute..an I should always be able to find ammo for one or two.

[@AKAKiddo]

The most useful gun is the one you have on you when you need it.

[@user-ut9gr9mn2i]

My first gun was an old Iver Johnson 410 2& 3/4chamber I still have I have taken a lot of squirrels and rabbits with it more than I can count it also have taken doves with it and raccoons and barn rats

[@eidtnaci]

I got a nomad single shot 12 gauge great gun I luv her, I want to start hunting this year and will be using her the most honestly. Like the man said easy to use and clean also very versatile with adapters 👍🏾

[@randy5766]

I have a Winchester 37A and I have barrel inserts for it in .22, .38/.357, and 30-30. I also have a 20ga tube for it. I had a buddy install a front and rear sight which really helps with the rifled inserts. I wouldn’t guess as to the number of squirrels, rabbits, grouse, turkeys and four deer taken with this over 50 years. You’re very right in saying a single shot shotgun is the one to have. It has put food on my table and would absolutely be my choice as a survival weapon.

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

I AGREE with you about a 12ga single shot shotgun is the MOST versatile weapon (tool) you could have when the GOING GETS TOUGH. I bought a New England Arms single shot with rifle sights so it would be even better when using SLUGS and the adapters to different calibers. 😁👍

[@Tipi_Dan]

Pure practicality and a logical choice for a first or an only.

[@corporategonecountry]

Well presented logic and conclusion. Gave me something to think about. I probably don't have enough versatility in my ammo stockpile for 12 gauge. Seems I have both ends of the shot spectrum (#8's and 00) but not enough in the middle. Thanks for the thought provokers.

[@user-yf8sm7uh4t]

That adapter also fits in the stock by removing the recoil pad .I put a price of cork in the bottom of it to keep from scratching it and raddleing around so much

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. Stay safe out there. 😊

[@Woolsocks]

For the wilderness I’d go with 1.) Remington 870 2.) any .22 I like my marlin and ruger 3.) ar15 5.56 upper and .300 blackout upper 4.) .357, .44, or 10 mm. But the Remington 870 will do the job of all of the other 3

[@mr.j5919]

You can carry 100X’s more 22lr but to each their own

[@blindfredy6128]

@@mr.j5919And they’re quiet.

[@tightbhole420]

​@@mr.j5919shotgun+22 pistol is the standard

[@anthonythorp7291]

Woolsocks. I agree. I have an old 870 and it has never let me down. Super reliable and super adaptable via ammo.

[@MC-dt2md]

My only criteria for a single shot shottie is that it has a shell ejector (not an extractor). With an ejector you save valuable time loading in a self defense situation

[@jessepitt]

The H&R does. Pops the shell over your shoulder.

[@anthonythorp7291]

Kel-Tec KSG 25 loaded with 40 mini shells. Puts John Wayne to shame thinking he can shoot his 6 gun 15 times.

[@robertonavarro7713]

My Rossi 12 gauge single shot break open has an ejector. Few moving parts, easy to clean, nothing to break in the middle of nowhere.

[@tylertapp131]

Good stuff, my first gun was a New England Firearms single shot 410. Literally have killed everything from birds to deer with that old gun. When I turned 15 my uncle gave me an H&R topper 58 just like that, no tellin how much I've put in the freezer with that thing. Great guns for sure and hold a very special place in my heart, I've got a handful of adapters for mine now to allow me to fire 12, 20, 410, 45 colt, 40 s&w, 38 special, 9mm, and 22lr. Not all the most accurate but could work in a pinch if it's all you had and couldnt find certain ammo for your gun.

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Love those Ol' Toppers too, always thought the ones with a spare rifle or shotgun barrel were a great idea too! Where does one buy chamber adapters for a reasonable price?? Thanks, Blsgs, gg

[@gradybird3336]

Well, when I first saw the title of your video, my first thoughts were a .22 rifle or a .357 magnum revolver. But it's mighty hard to argue against the versatilty of a scattergun. Nice choice.

[@judmorrison4613]

Good choice. Since the H&R is no longer manufactured, I found that Savage made one, the Savage Stevens Model 301. It has an ejector rather than an extractor and it's very simple. I also have some Short Lane Adapters for several different calibers and gauges. It is a very versatile weapon.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing. The first shotgun I fired was a family relic break action gun chambered in 16-Ga.

[@smilodonchow6358]

Ive got a 12 gauge benelli M1 super 90. Its been an amazing hunting weapon for a number of years. I added a pistol grib and a +6 round tube extension to make it a very formidable self defense weapon too.

[@veteranpatriot4474]

Oh , BTW that H&R with the multiple caliber tunes is a nice choice. I'm not a fan of single shots BUT they do have a way of making you a better shooter as you don't have any room for Era

[@MikeHannon-wk2rd]

Don't u mean error

[@barryjames9812]

I am 61 years old. Born & raised Outdoors here in Arkansas. I own many guns & rifles but my primary choice of weapon is a Single Barrel. I buy Henry single barrel guns for the sole purpose that they are made 💯 here in the USA 🇺🇸. I fill the freezers each season using them. I believe that the best choice for survival & homesteading is simplicity & the single barrel fits that need. As You stated, a good 22 is as important. Again Henry & Winchester gets the nod on that. I like the more vintage Winchester 22’s as they were also built here in the USA & the quality exceeds the junk being offered today. I like my 22’s being able to shoot all 3 sizes being short, long, & long rifle. Your message in this post is spot on. Thanks for recognizing & spreading the message of Single Barrels. I couldn’t agree more.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Thanks I think a lot of people had missed the point of it being simple and reliable as you said👍

[@stevenhall9349]

I was born and raised in the Ozark mountain, somethings he said I liked and and agree with some things I did not agree with it, but that’s just me you can take the game with a22 if you know how to shoot

[@Brett235]

I would suggest looking at the Rossi lever action .22 rifles. I have one that I take with me in my tractor when I am bushogging or when I just take a walk in the woods. It shoots shorts, longs and long rifles. It's never jammed on me.

[@hyregeg9730]

That's weeķ

[@hyregeg9730]

I'd prefer a lever 22mag with compact scope be all you'd ever need 😊

[@anthonythorp7291]

If I could only have one, it's definitely my old 870 Remington 12ga. Never any problems and as said 12ga can shoot the littlest to larger animals and still be protection.

[@apache1856]

Yes and I have a Harrison and Richardson .love that 12 gage.

[@splitsandpens]

My buddes bought H&R 20 ga in 1971 for $70. I got a Coast to Coast 12 ga. slide gun. We hunted everything. But in a few years we all went and got 12 ga. Reminton 1100's. That's still my go to. One screw to remove the barrel. I have mulitple barrels. Thanks for a good video.

[@mikelong9638]

Good choice. Just from a practicality standpoint. Shot shells for small game and buckshot or slugs for large game.

[@douglasmcneil8413]

My favorite Shotgun is my Rossi Coach Gun. I have a 357 rifled insert for one barrel. And the whole thing brakes down to a nice compact package for storing.

[@bobbysnow5478]

+ 1 for the coach gun…small travel package!…great fun when dollar store 2liters are in season!

[@davidwhite5858]

In a 12 gauge you can buy multiple gauge and adapters to shoot different caliber’s out of one gun. Not a nail driver but works .

[@toddrabideau5576]

Cool. Still have my first gun from about 40 years ago. 16 gauge Harrington & Richardson! Love it. Though I have a bunch more nowadays 🤫. Lol

[@deercamp3479]

I still have my first shotgun given to me by my grandpa 49 years ago. Harrington and Richardson 410 shotgun. Shot my first rabbit with it . Great memories!

[@backinthewoods2022]

I have to keep a few secret too👌

[@benruppert4497]

That's the exact gun I inherited from my dad as my first firearm. Foolproof. Love that gun.

[@mafirearmsafety]

over and under Stevens shotgun wit .22LR over and 20ga under is my around the camp gun. With a skeeter the shotgun barrel will also shoot.410 shells.

[@TheHuntercamper]

I always liked the barrel exchange that they have available

[@jeremiahjohnson1787]

Several companies make a .22/410 combo gun and I've always considered it the gun you could survive with, if you could only have one. Yeah, I know they're only single shots but still...

[@Gieszkanne]

Springfield Armory M6 Scout

[@Etron49]

big advantage is that the ammo is lite.If you had to get and go its the .22. Four 500 round boxes can fit in your back pack.I do have a .17 caliber air rife,spring activated,4 power scope.Its deadly on small game out to 50yds and you can carry (alot!) of ammo

[@lapinebob]

I own Harrington & Richardson shotguns in 410ga and 12ga. You were able to get at one time rifle barrels from .22 to 45/70. Thanks for the video.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

having a full choke and using a slug is really not recomended because of high pressure and bad precision. Also the larger the shot becomes, the full choke is pressing the sot quitr brutally together. Then they actually stick on to each other. And then you get a really bad shot pattern with large holes in them with no pellets. This will only be worse with buckshot. You should really try this out on large papers wity different types of ammo . No ammo gives the same pattern, even with the same shot size. And the more weight the load has the more clumping of shots you get. You shoud shoot lighter weights with good speed, that is what kills best in a shotgun. Dont get hung up on 3" shells and heavy payloads, they usally dont shoot good and have lower velocity.

[@stevencaldwell838]

Yep! I’m looking into getting a 20 gauge single shot shotgun for all around upland game hunting.

[@thomassmestead9905]

H&R and it's successor, NEF, are both out of business, (2024). I agree that the single-shot, break-open shotties, are an excellent choice for the backwoods homestead. I like them so much that I have, ( among all the rest, both black powder and modern firearms ) three of them. As you mentioned, Short Lane makes adapters for break-open actions, in many pistol calibers, ( tho' I don't think they make them in rifle calibers ) I bought one in .45 Colt to pair it with a 1873 SAA, reproduction revolver, and a Circuit Judge, (410/.45 Colt) when I'm in the back country, which makes sense for me. I live in country where mountain lions have become problematical. But I can hunt Blacktail deer, down to rabbits, squirrel, birds, etc. with the break-opens, if I need to.

[@bobsmoot2392]

2 3/4" & 3" shells. Read the barrel. I agree with your observations, except full choke is a bad idea. Open choke out to 25 yrds. Modified out to 40 yrds. Full choke ruins meat most of the time. Sturdy and reliable. Good call. I carried one in Alaska for years. It fed and protected my family well.

[@mH8675309]

its is believed by many that firing a slug down a full choke will have an affect on the choke

[@Gerald-do9yg]

In response to Mr. Springers' remark about lack of firepower, a break action w/ auto. ejector is pretty fast to reload! A buttstock ammo cuff keeps extra ammo handy! Another option is one of the bolt-action repeater shotguns! An older Savage 24, .22 LR or Mag./over 20 gauge 3" is also a great choice, IF you can find one! God Bless, Merry Christmas Everyone! gg

[@hidebehind2604]

I at 12 yo dropped a bull moose at 20 feet with a 12 ga. Double brl. shotgun. My trading mentor let me use one of his. We reloaded and made lead ball ammo or slugs. The moose was actually attacking me as it burst from brush, seeing me it charged. And no it was not moose season but back then we hunted 13 months a year.😊

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Heard moose is right tasty!

[@Red-vn4xq]

Good ole double, it works on anything in north America .

[@outbackgearforu]

Yeah got myself a straight pull Stoeger 3000 ,7 in the tube and 1 in the chamber 8 all up ,I decided it’s the best do everything gun,comes with 5 chokes from straight to number1 ,good out to 100 meters with a solid slug , and surprisingly accurate ,does everything

[@mtericktucson]

Brother, I tuned in for shiggles on this to see what your offering was and sure as shit my go to H&R SB1 12 gauge. #6 shot bird and take a handful and cut the shells. I made sure to send in for the .44 Magnum barrel when Remington offered them (starting 12/07). Inexpensive, light, durable. I graduated into getting a couple SB2's (hardened receiver for centerfire). Out of production, who knows maybe Ruger will revive these.

[@lawson9102]

Yep 22 or 12ga and your so right 12 ga is so useful 12 is my personal pick and 00 buck works great on deer

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

I like my 870 Express Combo. A spare barrel that's rifled with sights on it. 12 gauge shells from low base 2 3/4" dove & quail loads, up to 3" highbase loades, chokes for everything from close-in to way out goose or turkey hunting. The slugs will put any animal on the continent down at modest range. The Swiss Army Knife of the gun world.

[@larrystone9474]

For a few dollars more you can get a Mossburg 12ga pump with a set of screw in chokes that range from open cylinder to full. This gives you five or six shots versus one and the multiple chokes makes the gun much more versatile. A shotgun chambered for three inch shells can also use 2 3/4 inch shells without any adapters. One can even mix the shells in the magazine.

[@daniellevesque434]

I own a 12 ga Stoeger coachgun. Such a great piece with a simple mechanism. Plus, you get that second shot. On my way of getting a sweet Marlin 336 in 30-30 caliber within a month or so. :)

[@zachvanlente8567]

Savage 24 is an over under with a shotgun on the bottom and a rifle on top. I own two. .410 & .22lr and a 20 gauge & .22mag

[@porkfat5521]

I broke mine, I shot one too many 3.5 magnums. I thought it was fun to shoot clays like that for some reason so the barrel was hot. The front stock screw sleeve broke off the barrel and it pretty much just fell apart after the round went off. But we can mark that down as abuse instead of failure.

[@springer-qb4dv]

Single shot shotgun is great for everything except self protection against armed criminals. No second shot, no chance vs well armed criminals who might number more than a few

[@johnlian5509]

Why getting a double barrel might be a solid idea

[@danielrose2146]

The ability to fire a shit ton of rounds doesn't surpass the ability to make a single well placed shot.

[@hatfieldmccoy0311]

Shoot I can pop a shell off have the action open shell in the sky and new shell loaded and shot before the ejected shell hit the ground. Grew up with single shots and still my favorite. Not ideal in a situation like that but you can make it work

[@btchhopperou812]

When I was a kid, we hunted gators with a Dbl barrel 12 ga. and man, you can reload them FAST especially with your buddy carrying shells and loading. We'd take turns shooting/loading and when we were in tune, a second or 2 max. was all it'd take before another shot would come off. NOT ideal by any means, but sometimes, not by choice, you have to improvise or work together to make it work out the way you want

[@garyjohnson7133]

I’ve got a topper buck. I’ve had it since I was a kid. Killed a lot of game with that old thing.

[@MikeJones-im7ki]

I just bought a Stevens single-shot and it's in a 12 gauge. And mine has a screw in choke and you can get clear up to the full to or the modified or cylinder

[@erniewalden3050]

Actually by my surprise marlin baught out HnR. For a long time i couldnt find one till i walked in a pawn shop and finally found one. I use to see them everywhere for around $100 to $175. This one that looks like a HnR but it said marlin on the but stock Anyway they are the most usefull tool for wilderness survival. I baught 3 adapters for mine. 1 in 45 acp and 1 in 357 mag and the other in 9mm. Which i have plenty of ammo for all 3.

[@billyginnings2294]

I agree. Although i have other guns for specific game, i keep a 12 single shot where i can get it quickly and load with whatever size shell i need. I use it for predators that raid my chickens or threaten other livestock. I normally use birdshot for close work near the house or barn, but have high brass goose loads for longer ranges. I even keep slugs handy since ive had a bear come to my porch.

[@jasonstaats1780]

Dave Canterbury goes deep into detail on this even showing you how to make a muzzle loader out of it

[@AMO1776]

1/3 of my shotguns are single shot break action. I have them in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. They are by far my favorite shotguns i own.

[@yourgodsisspeakingtoyouher4284]

It might be good to gave a cache somewhere away from your homestead, that you can access after having to haul buns.

[@nickpethan3083]

Love my Henry single shot 12ga! Good made in WI quality!

[@jeffpaul8260]

i thought the 3 inch could also fire the 2.5 inch shells also. i have a double barrel coach gun and single shot like yours. sold my 590 a1 and all ars long ago. went old school with revolvers and rifles. works for me.

[@banjohappy]

I once was at a point where if I was going to buy only one gun the for the rest of my life, what would it be. Ithaca 37 deluxe12ga. 5 shot pump, deerslayer and smoothbore interchangeable barrels, improved cylinder, modified, and full choke tubes, 1.75-5x Bushnell scope. Good for everything from woodcock to black bear. Remington copper solid sabots shoot best in the deerslayer barrel, no tumbling downrange, accurate, great penetration and expansion, expensive, but worth it.

[@Cabsr]

The newer single shot break action shotguns have a fatal engineering flaw. The transfer bar system is the weak link and subject to breakage because the connection arm between the bottom of the bar and the top is rather thin and breaks easily. I suggest if this is THE gun you are relying on, order some spare transfer bars and learn how to replace them. I kept the shop well stocked with transfer bars and replaced many. These single shots in 20 ga. are often a youngster’s first gun. Kids & adults should be instructed never to dry fire the gun.

[@SamhainBe]

Agree - 12 gauge single shot is a great choice. Problem with single shots today is that the are fetching ridiculous prices.

[@gud2go50]

I keep a single shot shotgun and my folding stock AR in my SUV. They both serve a roll and don't take up any room at all. If you get hard up for ammo with the shotgun, you can use the single shot shotgun as a muzzle loader with an adapter and some black powder gear. Dave Canterburry at the Pathfinders vlog covers doing this very well.

[@MrOldclunker]

Dave is a joke.

[@vincentgrippi9524]

I agree , different loads for different reasons, pump action preferred

[@superbug1977]

Good video. But I only payed 200 dollars for my Maverick 88 Security pump. This is 7+1 power and reliability and it has a tactical light mounted on a steal rail. I can't think of a better shotgun for the money or one that is more versatile. Mossberg is solid.

[@garageliving3658]

When i look back at 2020, the most rounds on the shelf were the odd ones, 44 mag, 357, 9x18 etc. Ive had a hell of a time finding common ones. Now if you're gonna have to break into peoples houses looking for ammo than yeah its the common calibers youll find.

[@damocsell]

I have probably the same gun just a little shorter barrel and I agree it is my go to gun in many ways.

[@donmiddleton1378]

I have hunted with a shotgun and the only thing i can find wrong with the famous 12 gage is if you shoot small game and its a from the hip shot you wont have much left yo eat it the game is too close. I can say this from experience as my brother in law was using a 20 gage and when we retrieved the squirrel there was not much left of it. So if you must use a 12 for small game for food be sure your shots are good at distance.

[@monadamus42]

Great video, thank you, bro.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Appreciate it

[@fly1327]

My first shotgun as a kid an Ithaca 66 12-gauge full choke single given to me for hunting geese. Well, later rabbit. And spooked dove flying super high. My experience if you don't have rapid follow-up shots, well, you get scary better. I think a good break single is WAY underrated. Yeah, I wouldn't ever sell it!

[@danthompson1m]

This is helpful, thanks.

[@ralfklonowski3740]

I agree with everything you say. My only question is, why not a double barrel 12ga? You can get them with external hammers (is this what they call a coach gun?), so the intuitive, safe handling, the simple construction and the easy maintenance are about the same. And even the standard versions with internal hammers wouldn't be bad. With one .22 adapter fitted, you could have both cartridges loaded while out and about and would be prepared for every kind of game you might meet, or achieve the same by loading one slug and one shot cartridge. If you think of defense, having two shots instead of one is a definite advantage. Admittedly, price and weight will go up. As a German who had two hunting uncles, my first thought for a one-does-all was a Drilling with two 12ga and one deer-sized rifle barrel. Its versatility is unrivalled; with one adaptor fitted you could load three different cartridges at the same time. Rumor has it that there are still some elderly German hunters around that own a Drilling as their only hunting gun. But admittedly, this is an expensive, heavy, and complicated gun. Also, some of the rifle cartridges used in these weapons are pretty obscure, such as 8x57 IRS (RIMMED 8mm Mauser). I've also seen them in catalogues with .308 Winchester, but limiting yourself to 12ga and .22 seems to be a wise decision.

[@therealfinn1839]

You are 100 percent correct if you could only have 1 gun the 12g would serve very well with all the different shot shells that are available

[@behindenemylines3361]

I was looking at their sight and I see they make muzzle-loading adapters. Might be an interesting to get one.

[@bradmiller9993]

I bought a Henry single shot. Beautiful gun, not too expensive.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Helpful info, thanks

[@markvalente480]

I own an break open H&R 17HMR. Very accurate very reliable. Helped me rid my garden of groundhogs.

[@jeffmorris2844]

The moss is a great choice because of its ability to change out barrels for large game, home defense and bird.

[@malgremor85]

Of all the guns we had in my family, the 12 ga. got the most use by far.

[@Harleylovinchelley1]

Agree. Nothing like a 12 gauge. Several uncles, cousins, etc. had those on their farms. I remember a few double barrels, one other had a .22 upper barrel and lower barrel was 12 gauge. Grandpa had a double 12, he like that he could put bird shot in one barrel and buckshot in other. Supposedly his father killed a black bear with it using slugs. It took a sheep and made the mistake of coming back for more. That thing had a long barrel. It was taller than me as a kid. After I "grew up" he let me shoot it. It was heavy, had to get strong to hold it up. The kick was not too bad because it was so heavy. With a 12 gauge you have the option of short shell or magnum, bird shot or even slugs which make it into a big bore rifle. I wasn't there but heard the story, four of the family were hunting pheasants. One popped up and three of them missed. It was flying straight away from them, Grandpa aimed his long barreled 12 and, wow just remembered he called it "Bertha", he swatted it way out there after three missed up close. LOL. It is awesome that there are now inserts that will allow a break action 12 to shoot smaller bore ammo. A friend bought some in .45 Colt. He taped a piece of paper over the barrel and fired. The hole in the paper was dead center.

[@rmboffroading9104]

My go to would be my Ithaca model 37 pump 16 gauge my favorite shotgun shell, the most versatile imo, rifle wise probably a .17hmr they are just a wicked little round for anything from squirrel to coyotes

[@douglashass477]

I whole heartedly agree with you, the do it all at the farm as well easily maintained, have a break 20 my daughter abused, turned into a rust stick, when I got it back a few years later ( after being stored in a laundry room) cleaned as best I could, oiled up the extractor, a very fun gun at skeet range with the grandkids 😊

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Hard to argue that a 12 ga. Shotgun is the most versatile gun to have if you can only grab one. Those adapters are pretty cool too , never seen em before. Personally I would grab my trusty Remington 870 pump, have had it for 40 + years and it’s never malfunctioned once. If I was gonna grab an adapter and some other secondary ammo I’d probably just grab my Ruger .22 Single Six revolver and strap that on my belt. Good stuff Kirk.

[@berteisenbraun7415]

I had a Shell Extractor break on my 870 only problem in over 25 years!

[@garyteague9555]

All 3 are great guns , I have the rugar but I think I like my marlin 60 22 as much and it holds more and easy to load

[@lewjac3]

Thanks for the video, what happens if you need more than one round? You have to reload and by that time it may be too late? Great video, I’m leaning more towards a pump action to compensate my shooting skills. Never knew about the adapters you mentioned.

[@harrylime8077]

Traditions Trapper is all you need!! Also, a S/S 44mag revolver - Ruger Alaskan or S&W model 629 are good all purpose choices!