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[@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.

[@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]

Thank you for listing your guns we have updated the database

[@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

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

@@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 with very little extra recoil.. Probably the most accurate cartridge for the AR-15 platform and has excellent barrel life. An excellent all-around cartridge.

[@charleswesley9907]

A 22 is very useful as a survival weapon .

[@spacecoyote6646]

If you've got squirrels, yes. Otherwise, it can't take big game it can't take birds and it is not good for self-defense

[@burnthompson286]

​@@spacecoyote6646 It can certainly take birds, but your chances of taking one in flight is lower than with bird shot. Proper shot placement on a still bird is viable for a survival situation

[@mxxkxxg]

@@spacecoyote6646 ???? what birds are you dealing with that can't be killed by a 22? You're thinking in terms of modern hunting laws. Wing shooting is a sport it's not ideal. You're not wasting a 12 gauge shell on a flying bird in a survival situation. If you could legally harvest turkey with a 22 then no one would use a shotgun.

[@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

[@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!

[@donmiller6435]

1301... hold my🍺. 😂

[@hillbilly4christ638]

.22lr runs a pretty close second except for the moose and grizzlies.

[@kinglocs83]

yeah but the only downside is you can’t shoot long distances ..

[@Florida239]

@@kinglocs83 with a slug barrel 200 yards easy like I said the most versatile gun ever made is a 12 gauge pump period nothing comes close

[@NinjaFox-pe3dv]

Facts

[@AKAKiddo]

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

[@BryanCampoli]

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

[@spacecoyote6646]

I never heard that before

[@robertclark972]

@@spacecoyote6646 - Pithy , ain't it ?

[@greatwhitehunter420]

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

[@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.

[@thomasjcorson7502]

I had one like that over and under I don't remember the name I sold it like a dummy then when back to the person I sold it too and he didn't know who bought it

[@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..

[@Harold-y8y]

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

[@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...

[@chrisbruzewsski9294]

.22 bolt, auto or pump, and 12ga 870, but do agree the h&r single shot is a perfect choice! Good video.

[@x_DEUS_VULT_x]

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.

[@pjp967]

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

[@bradherridge2875]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@timothythompson8269]

yup me to savage had a remingtn and winchester same gun in the family i gt mre deer with slus then my 1903

[@herbertwessel2412]

Very good idea!

[@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 😊

[@Family-Guardian]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@malgremor85]

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

[@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

[@joeknox2108]

A 3030l lever action, 12 gauge pump, and 22 bolt action.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@GarryPitts-x4h]

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

[@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.

[@timvandenbrink4461]

That shot gun is the first firearm I owed, my Dad gave I to me for my 13th birthday. It …kicks…like…a mule!

[@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

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

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

[@CandidZulu]

1. Airguns, kills small game and can be use for practice very cheaply 2. .22WMR, much more useful than a .22LR 3.12Ga

[@Brennan_the_smith]

Air guns are very useful

[@RH-tg5pe]

Air guns have a tone of use! I’ve got a nice two barrel Beeman that shoots .22 and .25 pellets. The .25 hit hard!!

[@OdinX316]

I agree the 22 mag can kill large game for survival at 100 yds with head shots! The 12 ga. is the best up close defensive weapon with buckshot and slug combo.

[@bluesman7475]

I agree a good 12 gauge is a great choice . My choice in a 12 is a Remington 100/1187 or a Winchester 12. I am not big on a single shot. With the 11-87, I have screw in choke and an extra barrel that is rifled and has a scope for longer range slug use.

[@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!

[@robertonavarro7713]

My Rossi is a single shot break open 12 gauge with a 28" barrel. I also have a single action Ruger Wrangler 22LR with the 7.5" barrel. Both are simple to use, easy to maintain and clean and with few moving parts, a breakdown in the middle of nowhere is eliminated.

[@bogart281]

10/22 would be my choice, shotguns are too heavy and you are limited in how many you can carry.

[@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

[@JamesJohnson-fb4io]

Also a single shot has the least amount of moving parts to wear out. I had a youth 20Ga for my kids a long time ago. Single / break barrel. I was going to trade it off but after thinking about it I decided to double pad the stock for length. 3 inch chambe, modified chock and a tack driver with Brenneke slugs. Short for moving in tight places. Later I saw the same gun featured in an artical on survival. I'd like the same gun in 12Ga.. also.

[@DinoLeon-10661t]

over under 20 gauge /22

[@mikelong9638]

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

[@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👌

[@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.

[@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 .

[@larryadams2184]

You can do all the hunting with a 22 .

[@underdogoutdoors]

I have an H&R single shot 20ga with a scope, rifled barrel. It's a beast, simple & accurate. Only drawback is the weight- but when out of ammo, will still make a good club!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

I like that Sir ( will still make a good club !!! ) 🤣👍 Cheers !!!

[@backinthewoods2022]

Hopefully it doesn’t get to the clubbing stag😂

[@factorybear5264]

Same! It’s my first firearm and probably still the most versatile. Mine is a 20 gauge NEF Pardner. 18th birthday present i got in 1998. I actually got the 8 inch rifled adapter insert/plug adapter thingy for .38 special.

[@haydencamden7032]

I'd rather get shot then blugend to death but I like the club part that was pretty useful

[@glockfanboy4927]

Sweet survival weapon!! Good choice!!

[@AugustusMcCrae-e8h]

First time seeing your channel. Having carried a firearm for forty years, started as a teenager, I’ve reached some conclusions. Where you reside is an important part of the puzzle. There is no one firearm that can do it all. I’m a big proponent of the 3 Gun Battery. Like you I favor the 12 if I could only have one but having just one is no fun. I’d suggest a pump action shotgun however for the ability to have faster follow up shots. This becomes important in defensive situations. If the world goes to crap, a likely possibility in this day and age, I also recommend a handgun. If you live where the great bears reside this becomes even more important. I suggest either a 10mm or a .41 Magnum at the minimum. If not then any .38 Special or 9mm will do. Consider if you may need to conceal it as well. Sometimes a 3” .357 Magnum might be your best option. You can load it with 38 Special rounds if the magnums are too much of a good thing. Now we come to my favorite part. While the shotgun with Brenneke Slugs is an option for bear defense I prefer a rifle of sufficient caliber and capacity. For me this is either a .375 Ruger, 45-70 Lever Action, or a .416 Taylor. The .375 is the most versatile and you can hunt light skinned game, deer and antelope, out to 400 Yards or so. The .416 Taylor is a wildcat so you won’t find factory ammo and will need to reload. Another option for a stopping rifle is the .338 Win Mag but in the current ammo situation I’ve found factory .375 Ruger ammunition easier to acquire. I’ve never had trouble finding 45-70 ammo. Thus I’d have to select the 45-70 for my one rifle if I lived in brown bear country. If not I’d probably select a 6.5 Creedmoor or a .308 Winchester and call it good. I lean towards the 6.5 Creedmoor as ammunition is plentiful and its down range capability will be far greater than the average shooter’s capability. Enjoyed the video and you have a new subscriber.

[@coldspring22]

What happenes in prolonged SHTF/societal collapse where there are no more firearm ammo and not even materials to reload?

[@AugustusMcCrae-e8h]

@@coldspring22, Then you creatively acquire it from the powers that be.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Great video, I own a single shot , break action NEF/H&R 12ga. But for me personally, I would have to choose the .22lr. You can still protect yourself and family with it if you have to, and it will take anything from small game to deer size game. How many .22lr cartridges does it take to equil the weight of one 12ga shotgun shell? You can carry a lot more .22lr on your person, than you can 12ga. And with todays ammunition choices like the new CCI "Uppercut" .22lr, and other high velocity rimfire ammunition, you have a wide range to choose from. It you find a box of 12ga. , you get 25 shells. If you find a box of .22lr's, you can get 50 to 100 or more shells. I've seen guys take 400 pound hogs with .22lr subsocnic ammunition o YT. On May 10, 1957 Bella Twin shot a world record grizzy bear with a single shot rimrime rifle using .22 long ammunition. ( not .22lr) The .22lr is a lot more gun than most people give it credit for, and it's very easy for most people to shoot accutately.

[@chasebrown1857]

That's why I went with a Marlin model 60 22lr as my bug out and home defense gun

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Her story is a favorite, and shot placement superb.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

@@wisconsinfarmer4742 I agree.

[@Grasshopper0122]

There’s a reason this story is repeated like a legend…..it is an incredible occurrence that probably couldn’t be duplicated in a hundred years !! I occasionally carry a 22 lr derringer. Some friends laugh at the “wimpy 22”…….but nobody will let me shoot them in their ass…..with that “wimpy 22” !!!??

[@jeffreyelliott622]

I still have my very first gun I got for Christmas of 1978 is my 12ga. H&R Topper model 58 made in 1977 in near mint condition and have 6 or 7 of those gun adapters so mine is the most versatile gun I own !!! 12ga.20ga. .410 bore .22LR .22Mag. .38Spec. 9mm .45Colt and black powder loads as well with the black powder adapter !!!

[@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

[@amatomic257]

My personal choice is similar, mine is an old school double barrel 12 gauge.

[@nathanmyers638]

My favorite all purpose gun is my 20 gauge modified h&r with a sling and a shell holder on the butt stock. It’s short light and able to take out anything in front of it. I leave a slug in it for home defense and keep 3 6 shot shells and one extra slug on the holder for my trips out.

[@Tipi_Dan]

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

[@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.

[@jacobleb420]

A deer with a 22? Are you shooting at Bambi? All you'd do is injure it, and it would suffer needlessly.

[@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 .

[@dylanpaul1212]

1. Ruger 10/22 2. Mossberg 590 A1 Retro 12 gauge 3. Windham weaponry 20 inch Government profile m16 clone 5.56 NATO 4. Glock 19

[@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

[@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.

[@dumptrump3788]

Gotta agree, my shotgun, "Bull", is a simple Mossberg 500 12 gauge & it's never far from me. Same goes for a 22lr rifle, great for small game, easy to carry & shoot

[@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. 😁👍

[@yourgodsisspeakingtoyouher4284]

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

[@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.

[@rhabdob3895]

I got a 20g break action when I was 12 to hunt ducks with. 5 years later I got a Remington 11-87. I remember missing that 20 when I switched. Awesome little gun.

[@outinthesticks1035]

1, .22 rimfire , for reasons that are self explanatory 2, 12 gauge , for all the reasons you mention 3, .308 , there is a reason it's the most popular center-fire , if you want one

[@majoroz4876]

Good list. But the 30/30 still holds the popularity title.

[@EroticOnion23]

Just get a double barrel shotgun with a 22lr adapter, that 2 guns in one. You can get adapters also in 9mm 45, 10mm, etc. so that's even more guns in one...3rd weapon, a crossbow or air-rifle would be best for the stealthy hunting.

[@rydstallion75]

I like the idea of a break action 12 gauge single barrel because you can literally get 3 guns in one. Or even more, depending on how many calibration adapters you want. My selection would be 22Lr adapter for hunting small game, the regular shot shells for varmit control and up close know down, and slugs for big game hunting. That right there gives that gun 3 uses in one. My particular shotgun has the shell extractor to more quickly reload. With the shell holder I have on the butt stock, it's actually not to slow to reload.

[@the_watcher_abc]

A 12 or 20 gauge will do the trick. The 12 gauge is a 72 caliber equivalent and the 20 gauge is a 61 caliber equivalent. Both will take small game with bird shot and both will take large game like deer, hog and bear. Both will also be formidable self defense options loaded with cut shells, buck shot and slugs. As for a single shot? No thanks, I’ll take a Mossberg 500 in pump action. When I can I like to follow the “two is one and one is none” principle. In other words have a backup for parts. When I was a child on the farm in the old country and that was some time ago we loaded pump actions with five rounds and one in the tube. The first two in the magazine were slugs, the third and fourth buck shot and the fifth was number six bird shot as was the one in the pipe. The thinking was when your in the field hunting and a bird or rabbit presented itself you had two shot. If a wolf came close the bird shot would do it, but if it was further out you can quickly cycle the bird shot out and hit him with buck shot. This was also true for dear, hog and bear. And being in bear country having a couple slugs loaded up wasn’t a bad idea. Is it perfect? nope it is not, but I got to see some old timers take multiple game from the same gun on the same hunt and so for me a pump action shotgun is ideal. So depending on the jurisdiction you hunt in this way of loading might not be legal and not advised. But in a SHTF situation I don’t think that will matter much. Thanks for the nice vid and keep up the good work.

[@superbug1977]

Yup. My safe room weapon of choice: Mossberg 500 pump--though I have found the Maverick 88 its equal for budget home defense.

[@danhoff4401]

@watcher, Benelli Nova has a mag disconnect button. You can swap in a slug or in my typical case on deer drives swap in shot for small game.

[@dougreynolds2813]

what a great opening, what a lovely place you have to live upon; i'm betting you're talking .22, but 12 gauge was my second choice. i'm going to look for an old single shot, i'd like to keep something in the barn; i'm an old man and it's a hike to the house, it'd be real nice to have one close at hand. you make good points, i'm gonna look at your channel; i'll determine whether to subscribe or not, but so far i like you and your content.

[@backinthewoods2022]

@@dougreynolds2813 thanks for watching

[@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.

[@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.

[@stephen8433]

The volume is too low. Please try to get a better microphone. I like your content.

[@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.

[@robbie0884]

RUGER 10/22 ALL DAY! 💪

[@ChucksterJax]

Got one in 1974.

[@hunterwasd]

@@ChucksterJax damn unc

[@johnlowther4927]

Dad got me my first shotgun when I was 14. It is a Stevens 16ga single-shot and it looks just like your 12. As you said, easy, simple, reliable. Wouldn’t care for it in a battle, but I have others to handle that. Enjoyed the vid… :)

[@bradmiller9993]

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

[@DSAVOY-j7b]

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.

[@genegoodwin8925]

I can do anything you can do with a 12 gauge with my 20 gauge and it doesn't kick near as hard. I sold my 12 gauge pump and my 12 gauge single shot, but I'm keeping my 20 gauge.

[@backinthewoods2022]

True you just have to be a better shot and shoot at stuff a little closer

[@genegoodwin8925]

@@backinthewoods2022 If you look at the weight of a 12 gauge slug and a20 gauge slug the 20 gauge drops less and there fore can be more accurate than a 12. I used a 12 for years and my wife used a 20. I have since sold my 12 gauge shotguns and I'm keeping my 20 gauge. If you try it I think you will find a 20 can be more accurate than a 12. I'm 68 years old and have been deer hunting for many years and I'm speaking from my own experience. Just saying.

[@backinthewoods2022]

@@genegoodwin8925 Iam not to familiar with using slugs as we’re permitted to use rifles here. I was referring to having more pellets and powder in a shot shell. When making the video I was chose the twelve gauge because it would be easier to find ammo. I do like my 20 better for everything but ducks and turkeys.

[@genegoodwin8925]

@@backinthewoods2022 Understood, thanks for sharing your video and thanks for the reply.

[@Valorius]

It really depends where your homestead is. The overwhelming majority of the time on my homestead i just carry my Ruger LCP Max, Carrying long guns around is a total PITA. That said, I do shoot it very well: kzbin.infoAvGs8kWkSbo

[@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.

[@rogerjensen5277]

I would go with a Savage model 24 with a 30-30 (or .308) over a 12 gauge and two caliber inserts: .22LR and .357! These calibers cover anything you might need to shot! Twelve gauge shotguns are great but you can carry 500 rounds of .22LR in your pocket but only around 20-30 12 gauge shells in that pocket. The .357 would be the same caliber as my handgun and right beside my Savage! Too bad no one makes (that I know of) a revolver that fires .357 and .22LR, perfect sidearm IMHO! The combination of 12 gauge and 30-30 will quickly give you that (potentially life-saving) second shot if you piss off the wrong bear or person!

[@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.

[@billydodd8457]

The three inch will fire the 23/4 inch shells.

[@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 😊

[@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

[@BCvictoria]

I agree with the shotgun setup, but having multiple shots is so crucial. Any reliable pump shotgun - I like my mossberg 500 setup with different barrels. 1 shot only, then needing a full reload, might get dicey in some situations.

[@BCvictoria]

@user-vj6rk4lp2n it's tough to pick any one gun only for a survival situation, which is what we're talking about here. A shotgun with rifled barrel and sabot slugs is good at range as well, but I wouldn't be happy with just one gun for any shtf situation. I'd want a shotgun and a semi-automatic rifle of calibre 308 or 6.5 cr or higher. I like my shotty because I can change the barrel in seconds, making it good for hunting any manner of game from ranges up to 150 yards.

[@AndrewMattingly-k7f]

Mine has a plastic trigger guard and if it wasn’t broken when I bought it broke on the ride home but has never been an issue. But that was before the boating accident

[@backinthewoods2022]

@@AndrewMattingly-k7f hahah👍

[@rockymountainlockpicker9606]

A good single shot will last forever. I’m slightly prefer 20 gauge to 12, since the guns are a little smaller and quicker handling, and 20 gauge uses less shot and powder. Either or is a great choice

[@robertonavarro7713]

I have a NEF 20 gauge single shot but it's a youth model with a short butt stock. My back-up woods gun would be my Ruger Wrangler 22 LR single action revolver with a 7.5" barrel.

[@DeanMk1]

For those wanting a new version of that gun, Savage makes a model 301. Even though it's made in China, its obvious it is the H&R design. Also, Henry Firearms makes a very nice break action single shot, but its about twice the price of the Savage shotgun. Both guns are offered in 12 ga.

[@seanoconnell2123]

And the ejector on the Stevens chucks them shells well!

[@DeanMk1]

@@seanoconnell2123 As does the Henry!

[@nickpethan3083]

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

[@nathanhatcher7096]

Certainly the 12ga is the king! I looking to put together a simple bugout bag though i was looking for something that would fit well but at the sametime able to do the job, i ended up settling on a m6 scout rifle 22lr on top and 410 on bottom. Plus have adapters for 410 to 38-357 mag. Only problem m6 scout are rare!

[@glockman155]

A .22 rifle is the most useful firearm, it’s my first choice by far and checks all boxes.

[@patrikbenjamin8631]

Would you use 22lr deer hunting?

[@tidefanyankee2428]

@@patrikbenjamin8631 You could in a pinch. Shot placement becomes even more important then.

[@andrewduis1881]

My View: A Semi-auto or pump action is a much better choice than your very nice single shot....Modern 12 gauges have shorter barrels and Have the most important part for all purposes/ CHOKE TUBES... Long barrels are not as handy as a 20 " barrel on a pump or semi-auto....use slugs for a one projectile round...Thank you for your informative video.

[@sergiozammel8261]

I had a 410 years ago in this configuration. I have since learned more about it's versatility. Now I know these things, I agree with you 100% that If I could only have one gun, that shotgun in 12 G would be my pick !

[@bighoss8793]

Wow 410 years ago! You must be very old. That's a long time ago.

[@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.

[@Brett235]

I have more shotguns than i do anything else. I have semiautomatic rifles, bolt action rifles, lever action rifles but my 12 gauge shotguns and my .22 rifles are the guns i use and rely on the most. I would tell anyone that is looking for just one long gun to do anything with i would suggest a pump action 12 gauge. They're so versatile. I have a single shot .410 also and i have used that little gun many times to take squirrel, deer, coyotes, opossum getting in my chicken coop, crows, hawks and so on. Shotguns are just all around great tools.

[@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.

[@ernest9606]

Love the single shot shotgun for wilderness survival. I have 3 adapters for mine. 357. 45. And 9mm. The 22lr is next on my list. And if that isn't enough to own a single shot shotgun I can also reload the plastic shotgun shells with black powder and BBs. Truly best shtf gun you can own. Yeah I owned ar15 ak47 but when it comes to survival you just wil not find a better tool for your survival

[@backinthewoods2022]

I agree “Keep it Simple Stupid”

[@ernest9606]

@@backinthewoods2022 did you just call me stupid? Hahaha not sure how to respond

[@backinthewoods2022]

@@ernest9606 no I mean simpler is better more often then not Lots of comments say ARs and the like but I think they missed the point It would be harder to maintain that type of rifle over the long term

[@ernest9606]

@@backinthewoods2022 agree 💯 %

[@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.

[@TheOsfania]

0:45 annoying intro ends

[@backinthewoods2022]

Things will get better

[@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.

[@DuStKalle]

The most versatile is the double barrel. Why? Because you can select the right choke for the distance.

[@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.

[@ClayBeck-p3r]

I like the idea of the drop in caliber adapters. I could grab my 870 I've had since 12 but think I would grab my 22 mag. 200 rnds weighs about as much as one box of 12 gauge shells. Plenty of power to knock down big game with correct shot placement and doesn't destroy meat on small game. Doc Holiday's pistols were .22's if memory is correct and that bullet does a fair amount of damage bouncing around inside a body cavity.