The 3 Subsistence/Homestead/Farm GUNS You MUST OWN

[@mafirearmsafety]

A shotgun. a .22lr rifle, a 30-30 rifle.

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

That's exactly what my folks started me out with. But, Boy Howdy, have I added to the collection over the years, Yessiree!!😊

[@mikeburrill779]

That's what my dad had

[@Peter-od7op]

Ty gee

[@Wildwestwrangler]

And if you're legally allowed to a handgun of appropriate caliber for your area!!! The pistols gets you to your rifle or shotgun and can be carried even when your rifle or shotgun can't.

[@cracker3924]

Sounds like what I have,plus a couple extra

[@donsapo6t3]

This simple. A rifle, a shotgun, and pistol.

[@locacarnivore900]

Sorta like describing "War and Peace" as, "Napoleon, Russia." Cheers.

[@locacarnivore900]

@@sams568 Blame the algorithm. Watch time is king with KZbin. I'd do things much differently if it weren't for the SEO task master directing our every move, but I also have to make a living. It is what it is.

[@Harleylovinchelley1]

A shotgun can fire birdshot, buck shot, or slugs, so it is very versatile.

[@mikemcc6625]

20 gauge single shat doesn't kick like a mule. Pocket full of #7, 6, 5 , 4, 1/2 oz slug.

[@johncantrell8904]

870 Remington 12 gauge 3.5" chamber. Ruger 10/22 22 rimfire. Ruger GP 100 357 mag. Or other quality DA revolver 357 or 44 mag.

[@RobertSmith-km6gi]

About right. I have the 870 3”, .22 Marlin 60, Dan Wesson revolvers .357 and .44, and a bolt action military 30:06. I see no reason to own anything else myself. Everyone has their own opinion and that’s their right.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

My 12 gauge over and under 725 Feather shotgun with 26 inch barrels. 3 inch chamber and weighs 6 pounds and 7 ounces. Light as a 20 gauge with greater payload.

[@johncantrell8904]

And if a forth and fifth gun were allowed a quality bolt action in a 30 06 sized clambering with a 24" bbl and quality 3 X 9 scope. AR 15 chambered in 5.56. A sixth gun would be a quality SxS 12 gauge with 26 inch bbls. 7th would be a Ruger Mk ll .22 with a 5.5 inch Bull Bbl. 8th would be 243 Rem 700 varmint rifle 9th a Marlin 45/70. 10th 1911 45 ACP. I think all situations could be covered by my list. Thank God we don't have limits on the amount of firearms we can own where l live.

[@johncantrell8904]

@@jeffreylocke8808 bet she snorts and bellows with some 3 inch turkey loads.

[@ariotx]

1-lever action rifle 45-70 with Optics 2- 12 gage shotgun slug, buck shot, bird shot 3- good ol six shooter. 45 colt or . 44 Mag 4- semi Auto 9mm pistol 5-Hunting knife thats all I ineed and thats what i have....

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I gave my youngest son a Ruger American All Weather stainless steel 7mm-08 with a 22 inch long barrel. A custom aftermarket stock from Bell & Carlson he picked out and a Leopold 2-7 variable scope and he loves it.

[@michaelwilson5973]

12ga, 30-30; 357mag, and .22lr. I know 4 guns but these calibers can probably be found in any country home. .357 mag also gives you the ability to use 38special. I have found these calibers work well on my farm. I’m

[@davidtaylor195]

Agree. Prolly see lot of 9mm nowadays. Lot of manufactors too. 223/5.56 rifles, either AR style or Bolt action with optics.

[@JohnnyFuller-xg5yp]

It's good to have a 22lr and 22wmr around the house

[@darreldwalton8763]

Rimfie and centerfire handguns. Not optional. Must have. Always have a 357 with me on the tractor, doing chores... and yes, it does get used.

[@dbflyerr007]

A shotgun for birds , rimfire rifle for small game and enterfire rifle for big game. Gauge and calibers applicable to your area. Probably cant go wrong with a 12 or 20ga, 22lr and .30 cal rifle.

[@darrelllogan1274]

If a "308 would anything a 30-06 will do", I wouldn't own and hunt with 2 30-06s. I'd own a 308, which I have in the past. But, when comparing the 2, the 30-06 has several advantages and amo availability is just as common, if not more common. Yeah, if you're gonna make the statement, which you did, I'm gonna call you out. I agree with your 12 gage shotgun choice, not necessarily in a double, but that's a personal choice. Now, I will watch the rest of the video and see if you choose to add a 22 or equivalent as no. 3.

[@Randy7th]

Actually, ballistically speaking, the 308, 3006 and 7mm mag are all about the same. It's more a matter of preference. There are good reasons the military used 308. Not really much difference in them...

[@thomasstahley7795]

@@darrelllogan1274 only advantage the 308 has over the 06 is it's a half an inch shorter so the detachable mag rifles have shorter magazines That's it It's not more accurate

[@reloadnorth7722]

I am in Canada and our Slime Minister has outlawed handguns, so, my 3 weapons are a 22LR Savage bolt action, a 12 gauge Mossberg 500, and a 308 Remington 700 ADL. I have them all, trained my wife and sons on them, we are all licensed and very accurate shooters. I also reload the 308 ( and 300WM)

[@davidpotter7484]

Rifle, shotgun and a .22. Mossberg 500 is mine, because i can change out the barrels and magazine tubes. 8+1, slugster, or the difference bird barrels, chokes and lengths, all with 1 action.

[@beetee4295]

Respect not the man with many, but the man with few and much skill.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

The deer family is deseased

[@dandahermitseals5582]

The Winchester soft point are for lever action. You can experience a slam fire in the tube with pointed ammo.. 10 / 22 is the best over all 22 for many uses. Cary more ammo and survive on the lamb a long time. Well placed shots are definitely leathal.

[@JeffreyCotle]

I can tell you we live on wild game deer,turkey ,squirrel. And bear. I've taken moose and caribou with my 94 30-30 also. And what's very nice. It's amazing accurate with home made hard cast lead. 180 grn. Those loads have went completely through a Alaskan bull moose and black bears.

[@locacarnivore900]

Never, repeat never, underestimate the .30-30. Thanks for watching. We're working on another homesteading video, hopefully you've subscribed so you won't miss it. Cheers.

[@markzimmerman7279]

​@@locacarnivore900if Your slide rattles when You do that don't do it

[@JeffreyCotle]

​@locacarnivore900 hi again. We are watching from our northern Maine cabin. This is my slice of heaven. Can't wait till November for deer and bear season. I subscribed. God bless take care. 😊

[@locacarnivore900]

@@JeffreyCotle Thank you. Glad to have you on the team. We'll start poking around for bear in about 4 weeks up here. Stay tuned for our next homesteading video coming out next Saturday. Cheers.

[@michaelsicowitz362]

@@locacarnivore900 .35 rem doesn't get enough love either

[@dingo5208]

For a 12 gauge I would go with the pump, they're easier to fix as doubles either s/s or o/u can be a bit finicky. I wouldn't use my semi either. Second, 30.06 and then a 10/22. I would be a four gun and add a 9mm semi hammer gun such as my sig 226 or browning hi power.

[@robertray950]

Decent enough list. Your reasoning for the double barrel was very good, especially when it comes to turkey and other fowl. No mess with having to restrict your magazine. If I’m on the stalk, I usually don’t carry a long gun at all as I prefer my bow. Center fire bolt guns are a great option for a seasoned hunter with the skill and patience to wait for the right shot. And something like a 700 is not overly pricey. Myself, I do like a semiautomatic, mainly because of familiarity. Oh, and breakdown to bolt is as fast for AR-style platforms with someone who is skilled. Ruger 10/22 both in choice of platform and ammo type is absolutely bulletproof!

[@jalopywrench]

You nailed it. I have a 12ga AYA side by, a 30.06 Savage lefty, and a Marlin 60 .22. with scope. I have others, but if I had to pick those would be the 3 I'd take. You're about the most real producer I've seen.

[@locacarnivore900]

Thank you.

[@StumpkillerCP]

I live in the woods of Upstate New York. My three top choices would not be optimal for Alaska, Wyoming or Colorado, I’m certain of that. Upland game, whitetail deer and varmints around the chicken coops and gardens. A .260 REM bolt rifle with a 3 -15x scope, a pump .22lr, and a 20 gauge double with three barrel pairs serves me very well. Happily three is not the limit. 😉

[@hugovermaak6233]

Totally agree with you.

[@richardloo9852]

A runner up besides a 22lr is a high powered air rifle for small game , needs to be over 800 FPS in .177 & .22 . One can hunt rabbits, squirrels, turkeys. Etc ! Pellet ammo is cheaper than 22lr ammo. A tin of .177 of 500 pellets cost about $10 more or less . While a brick of 22lr is about $50 more or less . With the size of a 500 rds brick of 22lr , one can carry 5 tins of pellets , that's 2500 pellets.

[@locacarnivore900]

Oh, yeah, you're right. Forgot all about airguns. They are great. This gives me an idea for a future video. Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching.

[@johnhadley7715]

At last ! Someone who knows a thing or two about the economics of this! I’m new to this community and I want to learn a few things along the way. Thanks!❤

[@locacarnivore900]

@@johnhadley7715 Hey, we all have a budget, even Elon Musk. Well, maybe not him, but the rest of us do, and we try to speak to that reality in our programs. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

[@robertonavarro7713]

I have a Ruger Mark III 22LR pistol and a Crossman hand pump air pistol in 22 pellets which can be a close range small game and survival handgun. I have about 1,500 rounds of 22 pellets in my survival backpack. I think the 177 version has a higher velocity than the 22.

[@lonewolf286]

My favorite rifle bought it is a ballistic tip 25 _06🎉

[@locacarnivore900]

One of the top 10 cartridges of all time. Thanks for watching.

[@markkover8040]

I grew up in the Cascades of Washington state and the northern Rockies of Idaho and Montana. Ranchers often had sporterized M1 .30 caliber carbines and 30 06 rifles. Double barrel 12 gauge shotguns were a rule, with some folks preferring pump 12 gauge. Twenty-two caliber bolt action rifles and semi-auto Ruger pistols were popular too. The M1carbines were the preferred varmint gun. Many ranchers had them in their pickups or surplus jeeps. They were great at the time, but now ammo is near impossible to find.

[@Mechanic7803-c4s]

22 lr, 12 gauge, 308 bolt action, ar 15 with different uppers ,( 5.56, 350 legend, 6.5 grendal. )

[@nathanadrian7797]

Each to his own I guess. Personally, I wouldn't give you a bag of rocks for an ar.

[@Mechanic7803-c4s]

@@nathanadrian7797 Ar 15 is easy to repair and ammunition is plentiful. And you can get it in a bunch of calibers. How would it not be a good choice?

[@nathanadrian7797]

@@Mechanic7803-c4s Just not my type of gun, I have absolutely no use for an AR(or any semi auto) I am more the "1 and done" type than the "Spray and pray" type. Just to clarify, I am not against them, I just have no use for one.

[@justinschmidt9180]

I agree with all your choices except the part about the 308 ..sorry lol. But 30 06 totally in every way out performs a 308. What holds more volume a thimble or a 5 gallon bucket . You can fit more powder in a 30 06 than a 308 it's that simple

[@johncantrell8904]

@@justinschmidt9180 go ask a deer how dead you can get. The deer l shot with a 308 were just as dead as the ones l shot with 30 06.

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

12 gauge (turkey, bird, rabbit), centerline riffle(deer), 22 long riffle. Best Squirrel gun.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I bought a GP100 10 round 22 S, L, LR Ruger with a 5.5 inch semi-lug barrel which I prefer over a rifle.

[@tommysmyth254]

I like a 300 Win mag

[@locacarnivore900]

So do I. Thanks for watching.

[@LETME-kl9jg]

What I never saw during the Ammo scam,... was hunting cartridge's, but there was some 308 and a shit load of 30-06 and I don't have those.

[@Land_an_sea]

I like my Rossi 357 lever action, 12 ga single shot, 10-22 ruger if i had to pick only 3. I live down south so white tails and black bear is our biggest game. My Ruger Vaquero in 357 would be my sidearm.......now if we're talking defense id pick 3 others

[@locacarnivore900]

All good. Thanks for watching.

[@Joe3pops]

Rural living here. H&R 10 gauge single shotgun. FR-8 Mauser bolt action carbine, 7.62 or .308 Winchester. 22 LR Gevarm E1 with long magazine. Done.

[@billtucker7728]

I agree fully though where I live we are restricted to straight walled cartridge,350 Lengend has worked well

[@JugglesGrenades]

12 gauge pump shotgun, .22 lr rifle, Savage bolt action in.223 Remington with 1×4 variable scope. That covers all my bases.

[@kennyparrish3156]

I like the double barrel 12 because my friends with pumps / autos would shoot untell there guns were empty they shot a lot of ammunition ! I had to place my shots with my double barrel!,

[@kennyparrish3156]

In 1966 when drafted in to the army I shot the m14 , 7.62 nato round at 375 meters targets you had 1 meter of hold over about 36 inch’s above to hit the target , with the rotten . 06 it was “1.5 “ keep your 308s 18:18 18:18

[@Jeff-sl8xz]

12 or 20 gauge for a shotgun a good highpower center fire rifle I prefer the ought six and a 22 rimfire either regular or Magnum

[@locacarnivore900]

All good there. Thanks for watching.

[@claudiopvazquez2556]

I have a Remington Model 11 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun I run Ob-Buck amo Joseph Browning is one of the best Gunsmith ever! It holds 3 in the magazine and 1 in the chamber = 4 OB-BUCKSHOTS it has allways cycled smoothly no jaming up problems! Just had it refinished outside wal-nut wood and inside NEW Recoil Spring and new rings. Joesph Browning best type of weapon he designed has been tested in different weather or water etc..( still keeped discharging 12 gauge buck shots) plus had it reblue the steel and barrel it also has a poly Choke for different reasons one needs. Excellent Shotgun! It also is known as the A5 in World War 2. I don't like changing length of barrel or magazine that holds 3 0B-Buckshots and 1 in the chamber = 4 discharging 12 gauge OB-BUCKSHOTS. This is a beautiful Shotgun and reliable!

[@johncantrell8904]

@@claudiopvazquez2556 you mean John Browning. He might have had a brother named Joe but John was the firearms designer.

[@leewitte4700]

I learned a little, like your point about the double barrel having separate components, like trigger & firing pins. Almost two guns in one. Food for thought, a different way of looking at things. Mine has been a 20 gauge pump, a 22 LR and a lever action, like a Browning BLR in 308 or other variety in 30/30.

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

A 12 gauge pump, a small caliber rifle like a 22L and a larger caliber rifle like a 308.

[@randallstrozier7097]

This is the first of your videos I've seen. You just named off 3 of my guns. I'm glad I'm doing good on this. I came into a few bucks a while back and took it as my opportunity to stock up on the firearms and hand guns. With the way things are going here lately I figure safe not sorry. I do practice safety first. I'm not a fool. But the way you laid it out was the first thought I had when purchasing mine. I might have to keep an eye out for your videos.

[@davidpotter7484]

300 win mag is an awesome cartridge. My brother has dropped a lot of animals with that. They usually just drop in a pile. 4-500 yards usually out west here.

[@emraharas]

This is the simplest definition of best. Shotgun 12, bolt action 300 wm, 10-22. I will also need a 10mm :)

[@daviddalton9214]

Love the tactical chic. Flag is a nice touch. Almost 4 minutes in still jabber.

[@Lee-dn3ou]

I have no issue with 308. I myself prefer 270, the 270 shoots flater Where I hunt all my shots are inside 300 yards and usually inside of 200 yards so for me a magnum is not nessasary. I agree with your choices and give me a little different prospective on shot guns Good video

[@locacarnivore900]

It's all ice cream--just different flavors. The best gun for anything is the one you can hit with. Thanks for watching.

[@workhardplayhard801]

A black powder just in case , 12ga shotgun , and a reliable long gun of a popular caliber.

[@SamGlasser]

A .22 cal rifle, a 12 ga, and a centerfire rifle. and lots of ammo for each and a knowledge of how to use them.

[@mkshffr4936]

Pretty good list. Your choice of shotgun makes a lot of sense for a game gun and isn't totally useless for defense if you practice with it. Something to keep in mind is caliber restrictions in some states. Though the 308W is not as capable with heavy bullets as the 30-06 it is almost as good and there is a lot to be said for ammo availability. The 22 is something everyone should have. I am a lever action kind of guy (22 and centerfire) but cost wise the semi makes a lot of sense. Of course one should also consider handguns as they are the always with you option.

[@joeljoel5061]

Sorry, I'm a .270 pump rifle Fanboy lol. And I swear by the pump 12. Own both in vintage Remington. My .22 is a Mossberg bolt and a Ruger style light pistol. If I could only have one, it's hard to pick... But maybe the mosburg bolt .22.

[@bluesdad54]

grew up on a farm in north carolina. biggest animals here were white tail deer. so my three would be shotgun, .22 and a pistol. or two. 12 ga. or 20 ga, your choice with the usual caveats. I can't beat a 10/22 for small game and a .22 AND 9mm/357 for pistols. i agree with you on the .308. it will do everything i need and there is one for everybody's taste. i know that is 5 vs. 3 but i just feel better about having the pistols in my armory.

[@dinoquintana4319]

Nice video.shotgun choice perfect.you have missed the choice on rifles the old 06 is still the most versatile centerfire rifle. The 308 is close to 165 after that the 06 leaves it in the dust.the 300 is mucĥ harder and expensive to find .any accurate 22 lr will suffice

[@locacarnivore900]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@billarends2244]

Got you! I have double s/s 12ga, 30-30 Winchester carbine, SA Colt 45, 1911 9 mm, 38 special stubby for cc, and 22/22mag SA Owl head grip for fun. I’m covered for me.❤❤

[@locacarnivore900]

Yeah, ya got me.

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Speaking strictly subsistence hunting.....I like a single shot 12ga. I include with that 2 subcal adapers. .22LR 8" rifled and 20ga. This makes it absolutely versatile. Next, I'll take a 30-30 lever gun. Obviously, it depends where you live for this choice. Lastly, something in .22LR. That could be a 10-22 or even a .22LR handgun. I love my Browning Buckmark Camp model, which would be my choice. JMHO

[@markc6207]

Shotgun in 12 or 20 gauge versatile ammo choices for hunting and defense. A 22lr is a great little rifle fairly quiet and accurate light weight and the ammo is super light and easy to carry a lot of. I would probably say a 5.56 AR style platform. But We need a pistol also I would go with a 9mm.

[@chrisadvusa12]

Your statement is the “300 win mag hits a lot harder than a 30-06 will” and there definitely is an edge. It is exactly the same edge that a 30-06 has over a 308. Those two are not the same. I have basically shot everything in North America and would not take a 308 (which I have 2) on anything other than Easter whitetails. Your comments regarding a double barrel shotgun are spot on.

[@locacarnivore900]

I'd say the .300 Wm has a bit more margin over the '06 than the '06 has over the .308. '06 gives 100 fps more per bullet weight than the .308. Whereas the WM, for instance, launches a 180 grain at 2950+fps compared to the '06 at 2700 fps. Difference on target is substantially greater than the mere math would suggest, based on my observations in the field. Wounds are more akin to a .375 H&H. Thanks for watching.

[@troywesterbur706]

I got news for you. There is nothing in North America that you can’t harvest with a 308. A 308 and a 30/06 have almost the exact same ballistics. In fact I will tell you that there is nothing that you can’t harvest with a 30/30. To me the 308 has far more advantages over the 06 because of ammo choice plus being a short action. The 308 will go all the way down into varmint rounds. Plus the short action allows a smaller rifle allowing you to hunt back country more comfortably. Both are excellent choices but ballistics of a 270 is better than both and has less recoil. 300 win is cool but if you are going for a magnum why not step up to the Weatherby. But if I was to choose just one it’s the 308 for versatility. Then the 06 as a close second.

[@michaelmckinney401]

Ive owned all three and would always pick 30/06 if i could choose one. Love the bar i have, and my two 30/06s too, i sold the 308 which is identical to the two Remington 743 30/96s i have, and it just isnt ever gonna be a 30/06. It shot good and all but it isnt gonna shoot long range like a 30/06 it cant. The flatter shooting gin will win with identical shooters every time

[@IvanhoeWolfe-zn6fc]

Arguing over which is better. 30-06, 308, or even 7.62x54R Is pointless and pure user preferences I will take any of them. They are the same. The only difference is the physical size of the brass. And the 308 is a automatic round. Meaning it's not rimmed and fires better in something automatic. However all three do just fine in full auto. The bullet/ projectile is the same. And all three can be made ( reloaded) to fire the same . Surprisingly in most 30/30 you can load them and fire fine with 30/06 ballistics. So if you want you can add 30/30 to that group. Again it also uses the same projectile. Though a 30/30 it's self is like a Sks or ak47. That being a 7.62x39 . Which again takes the same projectile. You could load them like a 30-06 also. But it best to use a 7.62x39 and 30/30 as they are. The only one that does not and can not equal a 30-06 is a 30 carbine. Which again used the same projectile. But it's power is less then a 22lr. I know them 30 carbines don't like the truth. They are like a guy wearing a Son of Anchary vest pretending he is a 1% biker. But in truth is just a beach. So in short. It personal preference. But hey. If you want to give me one. I will take any. I will even take a 30 carbine. I need a reload able plinker. And I have a mild for.30 cal Btw. Not to be confused with the 303 which for some reason unlike the other that all use .308 projectile/ 7.62. The 303 brit uses a .311 projectile. Now I can not say for sure but I think I recall that the malzier 8 mm uses the same projectile. But you need to verify that. Btw. Just so you know. The original 30-06 . Which was made for the M1903. Was less powerful than a .308 for the AR-10. The predaceser to the AR 15 / M16. NOTE. EVEN though the AR-10 was made prior to the AR-15 it was turned down. And the M14 was choice because it was like the M1 . Myself I like the mechanics of the ARs over the M1 Just use the rifle you like. Again I would take a 30-06, 308 or 7.62x54R any time. I've own all three and thier isn't anything in the Americas that they won't kill. Mind you id rather have a .308 or a BAR when going against the big ones . Because they fire faster. But by far id rather have a 30-06 or 7.62x 54R bolt action then a .22lr against the big ones . Can a .22lr kill the big ones. Sure. But I don't want to be the fool that does it. Now if you were to use a 22lr. Don't bother with a head shot. Go right for the heart. It's your best chance. Because I've seen 500 lbs hogs that a .223 didn't go through the skull. And a 223 is a lot more powerful then a 22lr. It's not matter of missing at point plank . Those were mad piggies each time. But the worse I've seen was a Japanese little 7mm palm gun. On a 300 lbs sow. I think it was 8 rounds. And the worse it did was put a hairline crack and made it disorientated enough to slit it throut. That was fun. Oh and stupid I will add. At least the 500 lbs boar I hit with the .223. when I picked my jaw up a second later. I ran in and got a 30-06. He was not happy at all. But the 06 did the job great. Anyhow my point is a bear skull and a hog skull are the same. So don't bother with a head shot with anything then the .308 family with the big ones. Just do a heart shot and move. Because there is a high chance that it's coming for you and you need it to pump that blood out before it gets to you. Ok now for some insane stuff. That goes for a shepard sling as well. But with it. You want to break the ribs above the heart. And you want it to move a lot. So it puts that broken rib into its own heart. The other option but less effective. Is a hind leg break Either way expect to run as fast as you can for over mile. The goal is to be faster then what is chasing you. And faster then the slowest friend. Lol. I know you really want to be my friend now . Ehh?

[@IvanhoeWolfe-zn6fc]

Btw. Yes a 300 win mag is a better choice. But you are wrong on the 30-06 and .308. I am guessing but you don't reload do you? You are just going off brass size and recoil. No question a .300 win mag is above the others. Even reloading. Though you could load a 300 win mag lighter to equal them. And technically you could load them hot to equal a 300 win mag. But why? If you want that . Just buy a 300 win mag and save wear on your rifle. Now like I said I agree a 300 win mag is hotter. But I've never owned a 300 win mag. I never needed one If you really want to go big or go home. The just send a school bus. .50 BMG I have fired that a bit. And there ain't nothing breathing on earth that a .50 BMG WON'T DROP That like saying my Brown Bess. If that .76 cal hits you. You butt is hitting the ground. Not say you are dead . But something is missing Like a BMG it takes arms off it takes legs off. Yes for 3 east payment of 39.95 . It slices it dices order today... . 50 BMG I'm hoping you don't see me. But I'm running for at least 5 miles. Most anything else I will just stay down . But when ma bell talks . I'm not taking that call . I've hit too many things with a Ma Duece. On the other hand I'm also not got to carry a . 50 BMG HEY if you like the 300 win mag. 👍 I would be happy with a 30-06, 308 , or a 7.62 x54R. At one time or another I've had each. And if I had a choice. Id take a M1903 or a ( the Russian WWI and WWII service rifle) . Yes even over the M1 .I just didn't like the Garnd or however it's called. I know it's a good rifle. I just didn't like mine. I wish I never sold my M1903 or Russian rifle. I like the fell of both. But liked the M1903 A slight bit more. Can beat the iron sights of a US military rifle since at least the M1903. anyone know if the Krag had the adjustable peep sights like the M1903 . OR when the US started using the adjustable peep sights? Like to fire Krag some day. I didn't think of it . What did the sharps and Spencer use for sights?

[@lewis9888]

I bought a bolt action gun in 1980. Within 24 hours, the bolt got locked up and couldn't move it. I traded it back in on a lever action and that is the only lever action I ever had. I have never had another bolt action gun. I've had three Mossberg 500 pumps and a 590. I've had five 22lr rifles and three Mini-14's, a Mini-30, a Remington 742 in 3006, a CETME 308 and other great guns, a few in Stainless Steel.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Dead on right

[@reb1050]

Okay. First off, I am 75 yrs. old and have hunted wild game for 65 yrs. I agree with your choice of a shotgun, but disagree with the double barrel. I have had my Remington 870 Wingmaster .12 ga. since I bought it new in 76. Never failed me in any respect. I might also add that you brought up the noise factor of a pump when "sneaking up" on a deer. Unless you are EXTREMELY good at stalking, you are not going to sneak up on a deer. You may be able to get within range without being a professional, but never in my life have I frightened a deer off due to the rattle of the pump shotguns slide action noise. I agree with a good bolt action rifle and also agree that a .308 would be my go to caliber. I also agree with the .22 LR. I use my Ruger 10/22 more than any firearm I own here on the homestead. Lastly, 3 firearms just wont really do the trick for me. There has to be handgun in the mix. My choice would be a good .357 magnum revolver. Low maintenance, less chance of malfunction, and capable of using .357 or .38 Special ammo.

[@dennisw.truman3325]

Great choices Sir. My choices are below. 1. Henry All Weather Lever Action chambered in 45-70 for Mountain Lions, Wolves, or Grizzly Bears OH MY 😂. 2. Glock 20 semi automatic pistol chambered in 10 mm as a backup for the Henry against the same predators. 3. Henry Long Ranger lever action rifle chambered in .308 with an Optic for Deer, Elk,and Moose. 4. I have an old semiautomatic Marlin chambered for .22 short, long, and magnum for small game and rodents. 5. Ruger Mini 14 Tactical chambered in 5.56 for home and self defense. 6. The backup for the mini 14 is the Glock 17 Gen 4 chambered in 9mm. 7. Remington Field Master Super Mag 12 gauge shotgun for hunting water fowl and other birds. 8. My every day carry is a Ruger LCR snub nose revolver chambered in .38 special +p loaded with Buffalo Bore 158 grain lead SWCHPs. This is my list that covers all my needs. What’s yours?

[@locacarnivore900]

Thank you. Wow, that's some list. Can't say you're wrong with any of them. Cheers.

[@dcranch4820]

Agree with your choices!!!

[@locacarnivore900]

So do I. :)

[@GeorgeSmith-zy2vw]

12 gage shotgun, 410 gage shotgun and 410 gage derringer. Both shotguns are pump.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

a 16 oz, 6" single stack 9mm looks like a waller in your pocket. Load it with 3 ozs of the 50 gr, 2000 fps, solid copper, 450 ft lbs Liberty arms solid copper hp, which has no more recoil thaan a hot 380 load which has at most half the power of the 9mm load. An 18 oz, S&W 2214 pocket .22lr has great sights and trigger. At 3 ozs of aluminum silencer, 1 oz of 22 ammo and the total for both guns and their ammo is 40 ozs. A Browning , CZ,, or other steel framed double stack 9mm weighs more and offers much less versatility around the farm. The 22 can reliably hit starlings at 20m. or chucks to 50m. Yes, he'll go down his hole to die, but then you get the shovel, dig him out and have 7 lbs of fatty meat. That chuck wont be eating any more of your garden.

[@LiamGardner-u9k]

. 300 win mag or 30-06 covers most large game, .22lr small game spruce chicken, squirrel, tarmgon and is a great trainer for kids, 12 guage, water fowl, and side arm, .44 mag/.40 cal. But as usual it is all subjective..

[@johnkelleher8230]

The main thing to think about is where you live out west yea the 300 win mag or the 30-06 back east the 30-30 is a better choice for pine forest and brush same with shotguns in the open go sidexside or over-under in heavy forest semi-auto or pump is better and just about any 22 will work

[@delta7087]

Never thought about that with a double barrel. But makes sense. I’ve always wondered why African big game have double barrel rifles.

[@locacarnivore900]

Now you know. Glad you watched, and I hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers.

[@keithfreeman5204]

I have 5 guns. I like the idea of handgun and rifle that use to same ammo. 3, 22 RF, a bolt, 581s, a auto 10/22, "Inter" , a revolver, 8 shot, 4 inch barrel. To step it up a bit, I reach for my 357's, I hand load for the 357. 5 shot revolver, 4 inch barrel. Rifle in 357, 22 inch barrel, single shot, break action, scoped with a 3x9x40. With my 22's I'll never go hungry. For bigger game the 357 rifle works real well. So far, 2 Deer, one at 60 yards and one at 70 yards. One boar hog at 30 feet. All were with ONE shot.

[@gerryfinch2014]

So, I have a .308 and a 30-06. Here in SC both are fine for white tail deer.

[@locacarnivore900]

All good. If you ever step into griz country, you may find our other suggestions have merit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

[@martyluther4224]

The Only thing I could add is a handgun, Probably in .357 Magnum, which fires .38 &.38 special Plus p, and newer models will fire 9mm with a cylinder change

[@locacarnivore900]

We're going to do a handgun episode, so stay tuned!

[@johnathonbrent2242]

I'm just going to add this to what he said action you choose for your 22 check with your center fire rifle as well it's easier to train on😊. Otherwise great video and good information

[@locacarnivore900]

Thank you. We've have another homesteading video coming out next week, so make sure you rang that notification bell when you subscribed.

[@JamesTumlinson]

@@johnathonbrent2242 MUCH CHEAPER

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

The only caveat I would throw in is terrain and vegetation. These will affect yardages that you can fire. I live down the in South Texas, in the brush country. You have to see it to understand it. Sure, Texas is flat, right? Sort of, in places. On my ranch, brush grows everywhere. I have made improvements over time to remove a lot, BUT, areas I have cleared as recently as five years ago, need upkeep now again. It is a war against the brush and cactus (prickly pear, which makes a fine jelly for me every year). The terrain goes up gradually in places, then back down lower. I checked google earth and examined the ranch. My longest shot possible is about 125 to 135 yards. In many places, from where you are to where deer or hogs might be that you can see is in that range. They could be five yards further, and the elevation and or brush changes, now they are shielded. Match your centerfire rife to the game and your average distances, but you know that. I use a 30-30 Henry with a Vortex 2-7 scope a lot. I handload so I use LeverRevolution powder, and a Hornady RN and it is all I need for where I am. That load is a fine pig thumper. It dumps its energy in the animal. As for a 22LR and a shotgun, yes! Every farm and ranch should have these. I have a chicken fortress (I do not lose chickens at night any more. I let them out to eat bugs during the day, that is when I will sometimes lose one.) the varmints always want to try to enter at night. The 22LR handles that (yes, magnification and a light help). I have HD shotguns, a squirrel/rabbit shotgun, and a turkey gun. My biggest threat animals out here are illegals and rattle snakes. I carry a G19 and two extra mags ALL the time now. (we have had incidents!) Excellent topic! I agree, if the distances are not far AND you do not have bears, a 308 is easy recoil, ammo is easy to find if you do not reload, and you will not burn out the barrel. Everyone be safe out there and God bless.

[@Sasquatchflow]

A good air rifle is great for small game and it’s very quiet! As to not give away your position

[@j.s.wagner2582]

I cannot argue with this gentleman’s recommendations. Proper categories for certain, and since everyone else is sharing their firearms, I might as well add my firearms, antiquarian as they may be….. #1 Krag Jorgensen M1898 rifle in 30-40 Krag. #2 20 gauge bird gun. #3 Colt M1892 revolver in 38 Long (I like a 6” barrel revolver over a .22 cal rifle, but that’s not a recommendation. Pistol craft takes A LOT of effort to become proficient; it’s just my preference). So why all the antique guns in obsolete calibers? I’m old, I trust them because they are robust and I am proficient in their use, and I “turned the clock back” a long time ago. Happy hunting friends. 🇺🇸

[@locacarnivore900]

I like to use the term, "proven," rather than "old." As long as you can it with them, carry on. Thanks for watching.

[@j.s.wagner2582]

@@locacarnivore900 , proven under fire. Semper Fi. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@justinlloyd9342]

I’d say a 308 bolt action 12ga pump 22lr bolt action AR15 9mm pistol a 50cal black powder and a compound bow

[@roydurham-i8f]

shotgun's 410, rifle 45 long colt lever, pistol 45 long colt

[@mikga45]

22 lr, 12 gauge pump shotgun and 30-06 rifle.

[@JeffreyCotle]

I can give you my 3 guns. My winchester 94 3030, winchester 9422 22 lr . And my moss berg 500 410. And my 357 mag ruger security 6 4 ". 😊

[@locacarnivore900]

All good. There are few bad guns for this role, we just mentioned the one's we've used and liked.

[@danielravenstar4051]

You left out handguns, The noisy way to bowhunt. A freedom arms or ruger 454 casull 4.5/8 barrel can always be on you. The handload er can load that 454 case with cowboy shooting trail blazer powder Down to 800 fps. That 454 will also shoot 45 long colt, A 460 s w , Could also work, But now there is hearing damage possibilities. In addition to a larger size gun. A 480 ruger alaskan 2.5 barrel fits everywhere. It may seem to be a chunky monkey at first, But with the right holster like a triple k hunter it carries flat against the side. When not in your chest holster, I actually like the 480 ruger 9.5 ballance feel better, But that requires a triple k torso rig. Great for, 🐎/ four wheeler, But rubs on the steering wheel. The 480 ruger with longer barrels 9.5 ,,,memics the 1873 45 70 military rifles, With less recoil then full 454 casull, Plus, for entertainment value,, it can be loaded with hard white rice, like a shot gun for flies.... The most powerfull 480 ruger loads are the lower end of the 500 linebaugh. Buy your 480 ruger brass in large quantities when u see it, starline.... With careful reloading and at 1100 fps cases should last over 8 times The same can be said for the 500 linebaugh, That is just a more expensive way to go, A kimber k6s 4inch target or combat model on the front left hip can be a nice alternative when bison 🦬 size animals aren't around to be penitrated. Look up Ron Spomer outdoors channel interview with phill shoemaker.

[@donswearingen9805]

1. A .22 rifle. 2. A 12 ga. pump shotgun with interchangeable chokes. 3. A heavy rifle that will drop the biggest game in your area. That means a 30.06, which will drop anything on the NA continent. Good to have. A heavy pistol for close self defense. An AR-15 platform with the current military round. For defense against the government.

[@rajibjoshi9647]

interesting take on guns for average person 👍 learned a few things even though I don't hunt and have little or no experience with guns I have had some exposure to them and ammo simply because you may need to use one for whatever ( probably self defense) reason I like your choices thums up 👍 probably 306 bolt action ( no scope ) would be only gun I would need if had to choose simple enough to handle not too powerful to shoot but leathal enough

[@mikeyosten603]

I have a few rifles shotguns and handguns that would fit the bill . For the sake of argument for the center fire rifle I like my Remington model 7 in 308 it tends to be very accurate with Remington core lock ammo. For the shotgun I have Bikal Russian made over and under in 20 gauge with interchangeable choke tunes, and of course I would need a good 22 long rifle I have several good Ruger rifles in 22 caliber one bolt action and 2 semi automatics ,I also have a Smith and Wesson revolver in 22 long rifle that would provide a great option in a survival situation

[@winnerwolf9546]

9mm pistol AR 15 with a 22 conversion kit on stand by and a shotgun ....

[@Charlie-s9c]

There IS no bad combo just some better than others?

[@joeeliyah2090]

Yep! Yep! and Yep!

[@Hutzjohn]

Back in the 60's and 70's, growing up in PA the 3 guns needed was for small game hunting and a deer rifle. A 22 and shotgun for small game and a 30-30 or 30-06 for deer. 😭😭 Damn I wish I still had my 12 gauge bolt action shotgun and the Dan Wesson 44 mag I had😭😭

[@locacarnivore900]

Where I grew up, one would include a decent bear gun. Thanks for watching.

[@Hutzjohn]

@@locacarnivore900 We had black bear in PA so the deer rifle was a dual-purpose rifle I personally didn't hunt bear but a 30-30 or 30-06 was well up to the task. I would think in Alaska a 300 win mag or 45-70 would the minimum in place of Pa's deer rifle.

[@davidgrenis638]

I FOUND LIVING IN THE CITY HAVING A COUPLE OF AIR RIFLES ONE IN 17 ADD ANOTHER 22 CALIBER QUIET AND SNEAKY

[@raptorman6589]

Trust me the rattle one that gun doesn't scare animals. Its you rattling it that dose

[@RT-gv6us]

Decent info. The only thing I would add is that I would have made it 4 guns instead of 3 and made the forth a handgun. Some kind of ultra reliable 9mm such as the Glock 19 would be a great choice. Many of them have been shot in excess of 10k times with no replacement of parts and 9mm ammo is readily available and cheap to buy. By the way, the wife and I are carnivores also!

[@locacarnivore900]

We're going to do a dedicated handgun episode, so stay tuned.

[@geraldb4201]

here ive got a pump action mossberg 12ga a double barrel 12ga then center fire my wife and i both have remington 742s semi auto 308s but i also have 223 a bolt action rem 7mm mag a 30-06 was my grandfathers hunting gun then a sporterized 303 brit and a savage 22lr and with what i have i can pretty much take any game in my area of the lower 48 but our bears are black bears and my wife and i have both taken a moose plus i reload our ammo and have the loads tuned for each gun

[@jamesdugos6232]

What? Only 1 comment? Inconceivable!

[@randallbollinger9625]

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means 😆

[@jeepanimal2943]

@@randallbollinger9625 "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya."

[@stevebillieroberts9582]

12 gauge,yes,22lr,and I am not for sure I just use my old 30/30 with a scope,Then a handgun,Maybe you better Udea

[@brucec2635]

We have all six and another eight and reloading equipment.

[@denniswilkins4514]

Totally agree

[@locacarnivore900]

You can stay. :)

[@glennhernandez4366]

Keep it going

[@locacarnivore900]

I am, I am! Keep watching!

[@ChristopherEDenton-ol7pv]

LEVER-ACTION RIFLES

[@locacarnivore900]

Okay, what about them?

[@Arsenaali76]

I dont hunt. Im long distance shooter. My 3 choises would be 45LC Uberti, 308 Ruger Gunsite Scout and CZ455 22lr rifle. I have those all. In Finland you dont have to protect yourself. In here Police actually do it for you. I like to go to 400 meters range ones In a week. I like to be sharper that my friends i have competition.

[@Randy-v9x]

3 must have guns : 1 BIG gun 1 medium gun 1 little gun ( potato gun) (rubber band gun) (tee shirt cannon) (probably counts as big gun)

[@t.birmingham2668]

LOL 😊

[@ibstryder4736]

.303 globe with a banner scope

[@michaelsicowitz362]

Double Barrel 12ga, .22 lever, 30-06 bolt, pistol be nice could survive without one.

[@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv]

Feathers are not Kevlar

[@johniswild]

Good choices.

[@GarryPitts-x4h]

Its the one you have .

[@robertmckinley2030]

a .22 rifle. a high powered center fire .30 caliber rifle (or bigger) and at least a 12 gauge (Magnum) shotgun and you will be covered.

[@stevebillieroberts9582]

Look I like the 308,I have vam okd 30/06 my dad handed down ,But your right 308 ammo is all over,I just didn't see spending the money sunce I gad an okd but well raken xare of Gun already ,ButI think uou are tight on point