THE Best SHTF Rifle For Preppers!

[@BrandonGlock19x]

As a police officer I carry a Glock 45 and a Daniel Defense DMM4V7 and they have both served me well. Remember folks train how you fight. Train in realistic and uncomfortable conditions.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Very true, especially the uncomfortable part

[@flyingfowltraining]

Shooting from a position such as under a vehicle is always one that comes to mind. It's uncomfortable and foreign feeling but it's good to practice.

[@javitzso7721]

When a law is passed that "assault weapons" are illegal, will you quit the force? What if they ask you to drive a police tank through neighborhoods searching for someone who protested the government 3 years ago? Will you condemn your fellow officers if they do these things?

[@BrandonGlock19x]

@@javitzso7721 towards the end of my police academy, one of my instructors was a former highway patrolman. We were talking about the tyrannical government we had and he said, “if there comes a day the government orders you to go door to door seizing peoples guns… well there’s just some things worth dying for” i know for a fact most officers I know would go to war before disarming our citizens

[@danrieke9988]

And thank you for your service and sacrifice for our communities, Officer. -- Signed, US Navy Destroyer Veteran, Vietnam War - Cold War, Southeast Asia and Persian Gulf.

[@airbornem4030]

You can use automatic transmission fluid for lube. It works in the summer and winter. Armalite tested it years ago and it works great.

[@warhammer73]

You do NOT need to change your lube based on temps. Use slip2000 EWL... in all conditions.

[@bushnut8305]

the hundreds of thousands of dead men in trenches in Ukraine show how little a good rifle means when faced with massive artillery and drones bombarding you. War is both hell and a racket. I hope and pray we don't have to deal with it here. That being said "aim small miss small"

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Yes, I agree

[@lewistaylor228]

Yep ya got that right

[@addicted2tools]

Do it for biggles 😂

[@robertgoodrich8953]

POF Rogue in .308/5.9 lbs. ACOG and 45 degree Holosun. Trijicon Ten Mile 5x24 is available on Midwest Tactical QD mount. SureFire 7.62 SOCOM suppressor requires Dictator adjustable gas block as well as Kyglo hydraulic buffer allows easy use of said suppressor. Ammo is Saltech .308 M80, Speer Gold Dot 168 gr for everything not CQB. I use Hornady Critical Defense 155 gr for HD. I also have Hornady TAP FPD 110 gr for HD . This setup covers me for virtually any scenario!

[@m118lr]

EVERY ‘professional’ gunfighter/GUN guy that works on their firearms..would ABSOLUTELY recommend running a LUBED rifle/carbine. I wouldn’t even consider running a ‘dry’ rifle..not with the heat that’s produced..even from just ONE mag. NO way. I run my more along the lines of “wet”..the BCG is glistening, not dripping. Friction is a KILLER and then combined with the heat produced..? Geez. Ask “Patrick Sweeney”. ASK pretty much ANYBODY. It’s been proven there’s no ‘onboard drip tube’ on those fancy BCG’s..for the ‘self-lubricating’ gimmick. It’s just a slicker, polished metallurgy, IN an aluminum upper. They main benefit is it’s EASIER to clean, that’s it. EVERY carbine/rifle NEEDS irons. But to each his own. Stay safe man..

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Every is a generalization. I try not to generalize, it usually doesn't pan out

[@kentuckyjohn4255]

Thanks again, sir. I really appreciate the fact that you squashed the notion that there’s only one set up that’s best for everyone. We can tell that you are very sincere and that you want the best for us. Thank you again, and God bless!

[@chickenmama4384]

I could not agree more. He’s one of the most honest and sincere prepper channel out here.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

My pleasure!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you guys. I appreciate that. I do my best to keep it real

[@chadwickhorne3869]

What did BEAR INDEPENDENT SAY BOUT RATS Ts NO GOOD

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I did 3 hours on range today: 20 yards, .22rimfire.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Awesome

[@TennGrizz]

The Rifle and the dope on the rifle doesn't matter has much as the Dope behind the rifle. Just be proficient with whatever rifle one has not what one wishes they had.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

True

[@raywells2858]

I agree for most folks an AR-15 is a great GP rifle for use. I would have opted for the 1 1/2 inch longer barrel especially in 5.56 NATO. A shorter barrel is great if I am kicking in doors, clearing rooms or fighting from a vehicle, but I dont intend to do any of that! The 5.56 depends upon speed to do its magic and the shorter that barrel the less effective it becomes as ranges increase. This was especially true when shooting "sticks" in Somalia beyond 200 yards.

[@eagleclaw6]

I just installed a Ballistic Advantage 14.5 with a pin and welded Epsolon.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Nice

[@ambassadorscall]

I was at a farm and barn big box on my way home. There were lots of people with shopping Karts full of ammo. It was like a run on the bank for ammunitions. A large group of them were gen z age bracket. Ya think they might be getting ready to resist a draft?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Maybe more people are seeing the writing on the wall

[@umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154]

The only thing Gen Z can resist is a hard day’s work.

[@henryc7548]

@@umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154 From what I've seen, Gen z's with Gen X parents are normal, disciplined, and well adjusted, its the ones with baby boomer parents who are literal babies even as they are turning 25. The exception is those from certain areas or cultures, they are a** backwards no matter how old their parents are.

[@joedouche3818]

Peppers rarely mention.... binoculars! Having a 300-yard rifle is awesome, but not a lot of people can see out to 300 yards with their naked eyes to see a threat. Yes, you can use the scope on your rifle, but you are going to have to keep picking up that heavy rifle just to see. Just a thought.

[@wildhorse6323]

Great video Mike! Thank you for your common sense real life approach to a solid AR set up. Too many other folks on line are all about the gadgets and whats trendy. You keep it real👍🏼

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

For sure. I don't care about new shiny things. I care about what will save our lives and work properly

[@jhutch1470]

I run a Romeo5 XDR and a Juliet 4, both at 1.63 mount. That lower third co-witnesses through my MBUS. I have a flashlight, and a PEQ-15, joined by a Unity Axon switch. I believe I have everything that I want covered.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Good call

[@gregrobertson9957]

MFT stock is nice, but while lightweight is great, I found it didnt balance out my rifle well. Other's MMV. I prefer the B5 Bravo.

[@Lonewolf259]

Awesome video Michael. Thanks for sharing, and stay prepared. Cheers from Alberta!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thanks, you too!

[@ericarnaud7983]

Afternoon Michael. My go to rifle is my M4 carbine, 16", nitride coated barrel, with a 1 in 7" twist rate. But i can see where sometimes we may need a little bit more hitting and distance power. That is where my .308 lever action comes into play. My favorite (so far) is the Remington 700 sps tactical AAC-SD. Just my opinion, but it doesn't matter what a person uses, as long as he/she is proficient with it. Just know your rifle, practice with your rifle, keep it in a clean working order. ✔️

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Yes, very true

[@TheRobman139]

A well thought out video; logical, rational, sensible. I don’t entirely agree, however. My own perspective is not that of a prepper enthusiast, but rather, a 63-year-old peacetime US Army infantry vet from the 1980s who’s been shooting since the age of seven. If you are talking about the best choice for a SHTF rifle for the “average person”, my recommendation would be a good AK pattern rifle, standard 16” barrel length, in 7.62x39mm. I personally have both an AR and an AK, but if I have to participate in the defense of my subdivision, I’m reaching for the AK first, and I submit that for most people who want to have something to address that scenario, the AK is the best choice. Two main reasons for this: - Most people live in suburban or urban environments. Chances are pretty high that in those areas, no one is going to be engaging past 200 yards. Within that range, the 7.62x39mm is a better fighting cartridge in terms of penetration, knock down power, prompt lethality. Now, you go to significantly greater distances, 300 yards, 400 yards, the 5.56 NATO is more efficient and holds up better in terms of energy and trajectory, especially out of a 20” barrel, but the vast majority of people are never going to be shooting that far so it doesn’t matter in real world terms. For the engagement envelope most people would face, 7.62x39mm is a punchier, deadlier round. - Then there’s ease of maintenance. This is especially important for people who don’t have that much experience with firearms, who are new to the idea of having a defensive carbine. ARs are fun to shoot and easy to shoot accurately, which are obviously advantages, but they are more demanding of maintenance and don’t take kindly to neglect. Field stripping, cleaning, and putting back together an AK will be a lot less intimidating to a relatively new shooter, and if he or she goes a while without cleaning it, no big deal. I would add that even in the environment you are in, there in the hill country of Washington state, you might be better served by an AK. I can see you’ve got a lot of brush, twigs, etc. to deal with out there, which has been known to distract the flight path of light high velocity 5.56 projectiles on the way to their targets. 7.62x39mm just punches through that stuff. Both Paul Harrell - who is more of an AR guy - and that Rob Ski fellow at AKOU have done videos demonstrating this fact. I’m not saying the AK has it all over the AR; the AR definitely has advantages of its own. But for the average person in most places in the US, if they are new to military-style semiautomatic rifles and are getting their first one, I would say the AK is a better way to go.

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Fortunately most people with rifles are not newbies and can easily shoot and clean an AR. I would submit that a .308 is a better choice than an AK. More of the same advantages but doesn’t veer off course after 200 yards. You might be surprised how often a longer shot pops up, or the need to be within a few MOA at shorter distance. The Ukraine War has eliminated most of the cheap Russian ammo that made AK’s so desirable. And I just have a problem with using the weapons of my enemy. To each their own, though. All 3 of these weapons, in the right hands , with the right ammo, can be very effective.

[@brendanelson1027]

Very nice setup, Michael! Valid points on your choices. Blessings from NW Florida!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you kindly!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you kindly!

[@jasonlee8427]

NW Flarda here!

[@gabedlester9875]

Also good to keep in mind that in a true shtf, your budget doesn’t matter if you last anytime at all. You’re gonna have access to a lot more than what you can buy based off the misfortune of others. Not something you should bet on but it’s 100% a possibility.

[@mcb2757]

why no BUIS?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Don't feel the need. Optics are great now. Never broke a single one in 20 years in the military

[@zactanner5187]

Opinion alert. If you are gonna put a $15 light on your gun, you might as well not have one on there and save the weight. Maybe put offset irons on instead. You may have good luck with it i dont know, but spend a little more for a Surefire G2X.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

That is a good light. I have used these for a long time and they work well for me.

[@zactanner5187]

Interesting, what is the brand? I'd be interested in checking them out?

[@theriddleballcoach]

There are very few places in the US that will compromise your lube due to the weather. Rem oil, CLP, are good for about 125-0 degrees.

[@richardharris1349]

What buffer tube you use what waight and what you use m16 bolt ?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

I think I have 4.8s in and yes FA BCGs

[@kfsrmn]

I can't afford thousands of rounds at 50 cents a shot so I keep a S&W 15-22 with a similar set up to my AR. I use 1/2 size silhouettes for training. I have the Primary Arms SLX3x Micro Prism on order. 1/2 the weight of the LPVO I am using. The LPVO on the 15-22 will be set to 3x for training. A lot more open where I live but I will be looking to avoid contact if possible. Too old to be playing soldier.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Or you could get a CMMG conversion and use the exact same rifle for way less money

[@kfsrmn]

I have had the 15-22 for a long time and the CMMG would be an extra expense..@@AsymmetricalPreparedness

[@mma709]

As a armed security officer since we have too pay for our own equipment, I carry 19x and Rugers MPR

[@coldcase5844]

by the time you get that tourniquet out your casualty will have bled to death.

[@Paleotech1]

Hard to imagine a worse way to carry a tourniquet.

[@mbenjamin292]

New sub, thanks for your time, fantastic points.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it

[@leesurferdude]

Lube your weapon, running it dry even w/ magic coated BCG's is a bad idea, if you have to swap lubricants due to temp take the small amount of time to do so. Combat sucks, it sucks even worse when what's going to save your ass doesn't work because of improper maintenance of gear. There's allot of misconceptions out there about "self lubing" coatings, you keep them lubed, the benefit is in case you run out of lube you can fire your weapon longer. Understand that when it comes to a gun battle your objective is to save your or others ass, it's not to somehow be easy on equipment so it last for the next thousand years. Keep your stuff that needs to be lubed, lubed.

[@m118lr]

…right on. A lot of people have bought in to the “don’t need to lube it” thing. Pretty wild..

[@richardharris1349]

I use lucasgun oil for my m4

[@ripcurlreadiness8777]

Loved this video. I always enjoy seeing how others set up their rifles. For example if I can’t cowhitness through my dot I always run back up sights or have a QD scope mount. I run 2 set ups. Either a dot with magnifier or a LPVO with a dot on top or on a 45 degree mount. But those 2 set ups do different jobs. But being in an urban setting and even rural a good all round 16” with LPVO , and 45 degree dot with flip up irons is a one rifle fits all well rifle

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Good setups

[@chickenmama4384]

Great video and information

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Glad you liked it

[@hedge313]

I run mine with a lite lube. Synthetic works great and does not break down. I am looking at the Fail Zero BCG though

[@LovingIdaho]

The best shtf rifle or pistol will be different for everyone . Mine wore be my one of my 308 rifles . Probably my ar-10 . I have used it mainly for my brush bear rifle , but have got many different animals with my 308 rifles . I do not own any ar-15s anymore . I enjoy other 223 rifles more .

[@terryfowler6090]

M1 carbine. Browning Hipower. Walther ppks. Remember you have to carry these things all the time.

[@thatoneguy985]

I love listening to everyones rifle setup theory i always learn something new. I just acquired nods so now i have to change my optic because its too bright to see anything. Going to a holosun aems

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

It is good to have an open mind

[@garywillis9528]

I have a few suggestions, with a AR you can swap out calibers and barrel lengths. Not legally unless you use a pistol and what looks like an end to the pistol brace rule. Buy a striped lower receiver, it is like less attention getting than the registration for a full rifle. It's not that hard to assemble. Your end game is to buy piecemeal and on sale as well as maximizing your options. Theoretically, you could go from a close in rifle to a realistically long range rifle with a single lower. There are a number of recent innovations in calibers, like 6mm ARC or 22 ARC that fit in an AR lower, with a upper, bcg, and magazine change. The ammunition is slightly higher and you will have to buy it online but available. And that's the beauty of it you save so much on just having to buy the upper. The scope could remain in the upper. For your lower, you can get a drop in trigger, and the adjustable stock that locks up, or go the fixed stock which you could get the adjustable cheek pad and length adjusters. As of this date, a 6mm ARC upper with correct BCG can be ordered for slightly more than $300.

[@robertgoodrich8953]

5.56 is a great round for beginners and small, lightweight people(most, but not all, women). A real rifle is a .308. Need to carry less ammo and fewer mags. One hit, one stop. Several lightweight .308 variants out there. Both SCAR 17 and POF Revolution/ Rogue have both lightweight and low recoil. .308 is relatively cheap, especially since lower round counts to be purchased. Can do anything from cqb to 800 yard shots. Not so much for rabbits! That is what the backup .22 or .38 pistol in your pocket is for!

[@TaylorGibleroffroad]

What an incredible video! The quality looks stellar, and you’ve got very valuable information!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BoredAmerican]

I guess we can say great minds think alike, I’ve got a pretty close setup, same optic and general philosophy

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Right on

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

I was running Fail Zero BCG's in most of my GTW AR's but I switched to Expo Arms Chrome BCG's based on SOTAR's BCG autopsies. Question: Why KeyMod instead of M-LOK? I choose to run my BCG "wet", I carry a small squeeze bottle of 30W in the grip and have used it in So. Utah desert temps to Utah/Idaho/WA/OR winter temps-no problems. Granted, my AO is probably NOT as harsh, comparatively speaking, to others that have REAL winters!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Keymod because when I got it I felt it was better. Now I am on the fence, but this is what I have

[@maneateroftsavo]

All the cool guy tactical tier 1 internet Rambo bullshit aside... have something that works and be willing and able to use it. Budget stuff is generally better than it's given credit for and the Uber premium stuff isn't as much better as the dudes spending money on it want to believe it is. You've got a well thoughtout kit that works. Good vid.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Truth

[@Synistercrayon]

Any one that you can find ammo for

[@petersogono6612]

How about a 22 lr rifle? I can hit almost anything at 120 yards.

[@MagicPrepper]

You know Mike is based because KeyMod.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

😆 right?

[@MagicPrepper]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness don't worry, I'm still running KM on the old school MCX. Gotta keep it 💯

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

I don't see the point in buying another rail, just to have a different attachment style. Plus I can't afford to do that

[@Troy-nr7ku]

My father passed away and I got his 30-06. The scope went to chit and I wish the iron sights had never been removed.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Sorry to hear that

[@Troy-nr7ku]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness Thank you. I don't know why anyone would remove the sights from a Mauser. What a shame.

[@TUKByV1]

Might've been taken to put on another rifle. Years ago a "good friend" tried to steal the sights off my .22 to fix his, because he was too cheap/stupid to buy a set (btw, different models; my sights didn't even fit). He then lost one of the screws and replaced it with a absurdly oversized one, which is how I knew he did it. @@Troy-nr7ku

[@rickgifford42]

Western Washington, where abouts? Me, Kitsap County.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Mason County

[@rickgifford42]

​@@AsymmetricalPreparednessNo way, lived in Shelton for 13 years. Planning to move to Wyoming early next year for obvious reasons...this state has gone to crap. Share contact information?

[@Kriss_L]

Right there with both of you.

[@jsog6]

Michael- what are you specifically preparing for? I don’t believe you planning on engaging a monopod at 300yards

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

General event. You never know

[@umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154]

If you’re prepared for everything then you’re prepared for anything.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Exactly

[@RealizingICreateHappiness931]

What kind of rifle is that?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

An A R

[@RealizingICreateHappiness931]

Looking to buy one that's why I ask..what would you suggest?..brand wise

[@RealizingICreateHappiness931]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness under $1500 range..what would you suggest?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

I don't do brands. I build mine with what I want. There have been so many companies come on board I am not up on all the stuff out there. Is 1500 your entire budget? Or just for the rifle? Because you have to have mags and ammo also. Just saying if 1500 is your budget. I would put around 700 into the gun, 300 ish into an optic, get about 10 mags and about 1K rounds, a sling, and get out and use it. If you can afford training, then that is a huge yes! Hope this helps. Email me if you need more input. [e-mail]

[@RealizingICreateHappiness931]

Thank you for sharing this info with me. I really do appreciate it 💯

[@scottgeckler4531]

Great video Mr. Michael. Great freedom rig. What do you think about the PA 5x prism?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

It is good. I just didn't want 5X

[@scout3058]

I like most of what you said, but I disagree with running your rifle dry, and the Fail Zero BCG. The dry part because I've spent time in austere conditions in the infantry and seen dry rifles fail far more often than wet ones. The Fail Zero thing for 2 reasons: The coating tends to mess with tolerances, making a very inefficient gas system and I saw a Fail Zero BCG fail miserably on a SOTAR autopsy (if I remember correctly the tolerances were horribly off on headspace and the lugs sheared off the bolt).

[@RedEarthRider]

Agreed the only time I have ever seen rifle do better dry is in desert conditions. The dust and loose sand will get into the gun no matter what you do. If wet the dust will stick very badly. I would not trust the Fail Zero Bolt and carrier with my life just run a reputable one like BCM.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

So have i, and I disagree with you, but that is okay. We can still be friends. The last one I ran went the life of the barrel without lube or cleaning. 150000 plus rounds

[@PewLand]

​@@AsymmetricalPreparednessI have a hard time believing you put 150,000 rounds through an AR-15. Are you joking?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

No I am not, but about 60K were .22 with a conversion. And I shouldn't have pushed it that far. It was a test to see how far we could take it

[@PewLand]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness so 90,000 rounds on the bolt...I'm sure gas rings, extractors, springs were changed a few times? That's crazy

[@agent_smith...]

Great video as always. I do have a question for you AP... what is the name of that specific chest rig you were wearing today? I like that style and I would like to purchase one for myself to try out to see if it will work for me in my AO. Thanks!!!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Condor Modular Chest Pannel. $28 on Amazon. Works great, stands up, lasts and is very inexpensive

[@ilikepineapples7835]

Good video

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thanks

[@robertcastanon6474]

Thats why i chose my m90 zastava

[@revolutionanarchy713]

Hopefully that rats tourniquet isnt for saving your life. If so throw that away and get a cats. No its not a good idea to have diffrent types, LOL!

[@dw6090]

Thanks

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

No problem

[@BigDaddy-jo8ig]

It's got a cheap easy brake boil stock on that gun

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

I didn't realize it was April 1st. That isn't a bullpup semi auto in .50 BMG. All joking aside, not a bad looking rifle but remember everyone, run what you brung!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Exactly

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness I was originally going to say dual ball mount .50 BMG but decided we likely wouldn't be hunting Shriekers like Burt Gummer.

[@jonnycoathanger8399]

Excellent!!

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Glad you like it!

[@genocidelves]

But its keymod...

[@wisdomoverfear2685]

I'd be happy with a Ruger 10/22 ! That way I could afford the ammo for long term situations where resources are non existant !

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Just have a CMMG conversion and you don't need a separate rifle

[@Kriss_L]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness Or a dedicated .22 LR upper so you don't have to rezero when switching calibers.

[@jeremycrowley8628]

that taped up tourniquet is virtually useless. you have about 40 seconds to get that off and in place. No way you are going to be hurt to the point of needing it and still be able to get rid of the duct tape and apply it, in that amount of time. you should really think about securing it in a different way or on your person, easily extracted and applied. I live in Ukraine (17 years) i take aid to our guys 2 to 3 times a week and see all kinds of wounds and problems. The main takeaway from a real life SHTF situation, is that, bleed stop is the #1 thing. Timing is everything. anyway, like the video, but that just stood out to me as a big no go.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

It is one of 4 that I carry and is a backup

[@JohnDoe-dv9yl]

Idk why but I’d go for the hellion and a 10mm for whenever shtf

[@docholt0000]

That was the best setup explanation I have ever seen! Great job! I'm no Navy Seal but I am an Army brat and Ex-military.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you very much

[@DonnieDarko727]

Well thought out rifle and accoutrements. Zastava M93. MK211 ammo. GTFOTW! What zero range are you using? Thoughts on 36yd?

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

25 and 30 for rough is pretty standard. But my zero is 300

[@prepperbookclub]

Looks like you cut up one of the same sniper veils that I have. Very cool idea for the rifle. Wish the algorithm treated your videos better and served them up like they used to. I will have to keep a watch out for your content.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Yeah me too. Thanks for being here

[@hansblitz7770]

My favorite isn't even mine. It rides up front in my assigned patrol car. It's DD Mk. 18 with a Gemtech. The light is a Surefire over the top of the rail, it's one for a pistol. It has an Aimpoint, no magnifier because that wouldn't fit right in that locking rack. If rules don't matter anymore It's going to become my rifle.

[@twiztidrivers6192]

Now imagine having to lay for that urself out if pocket.

[@MidwestPrepper]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with any part of this system.

[@flyingfowltraining]

I like the netting strips. It probably won't fray as much as burlap either.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

True, but they do melt when really hot. But just swap them out

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you too

[@BigDaddy-jo8ig]

I don't believe you have ever run that gun hard or you would have that hand rail cover with somting

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Believe what you must, I have nothing to prove

[@BigDaddy-jo8ig]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness I spot a lot of bull .... in your channel and a lot of other fake channels that's y I left them your just pop up I figured I'd see if your s... was the same and it was

[@ChargerusPrime]

I just use regular gun oil, you ain't gotta change out your oil, thats BS. Don't hurt nothin and my Ruger AR-556 is gonna serve me just fine as a shit hit the fans gun. I'm getting a cryptic coatings dlc bcg for it which is far superior to any nickel boron bcg and has even more lubricity. You also still need to not run your gun dry, ARs especially of the ruger variety like running wet. It'll be less so once i get the dlc bcg. I also plan to geta chrome lined barrel as it will add to the longevity of the rifle as a primary weapon. I can also change over to any caliber I want just about and that includes .300 HAM'R which is ballistically superior to 5.56 and 7.62x39. It's what the military should be using, but I digress. I definitely think I wanna get that bolt release thing for inside the trigger guard. That'll make reloads faster to a point, but you would have to get used to the new battery of arms for something like that. You have to redo your muscle memory in order to adapt to it. I can reload my ruger with a blindfold on and I've trained myself to do so in the event of being blinded by something or having water in my eyes or whatever. It also helps your muscle memory if you do it this way because it works if it's pitch black outside too.

[@ModernFrontiersman]

👊

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Back at you brother

[@bellatorsenex2356]

Cool 👍

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thanks

[@lydiaphillips8691]

Hey

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Hey to you

[@TUKByV1]

I should mock up some camo netting like yours. see how it goes.

[@Ready4Rain]

Gotta work on that William Shatner star trek speech pattern man. Know what you want to say and then say it a few times before you hit record.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

I do, but I am who I am and due to multiple TBIs in the military, my memory sucks, and I get caught up on words sometimes

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

As if your an exemplar of excellence ? Truly laughable... ... and you don't even have a dram of modicum to apologize after he elaborates and expands upon personal issues... Look in the mirror dude, because you ain't all that...

[@bigd4000]

Gidday from Oz guys👊 U guys are way spoilt for toys over there as here in Australia the average person can’t have pistols, pump action shotguns or semi auto rifles in any calibre……and even our bolt guns have limited magazine capacities!!! One state here is even trying to ban people reloading their own ammo unless they are a “licensed manufacturer”?? Don’t give up ur freedoms like we did??

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

I won't

[@ironmikehallowween]

Can you all vote for different politicians? If not, we have room over here apparently.

[@bigd4000]

@@ironmikehallowween yeh mate but all politicians from any party all follow the same narrative……..a saying here in Oz re politicians is same shit different bucket 💩💩

[@mikemacwelch953]

Thanks brother

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

The AR platform is the most versatile rifle system in the world. With so many in the hands of private citizens, there is a practically universal commonality of components. You can run any chambering by just changing the magazines, the complete upper, recoil buffer and spring.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Exactly

[@stephenwest798]

Can't disagree with anything you said all good information and worth watching. Thanks. Will be looking for some high temp gas tubes now, didn't know they existed.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Extreme Duty

[@sheepdog916]

System

[@RedDawnReadiness]

We should totally change these conversations to the ultimate magnified optic for SHTF cause that’s what it’s about

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

That is definitely a big part of it. But if your system is not reliable it doesn't matter what optic you put on it

[@Zindo.Majesty.HisMajesty]

lol, just lol😊

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Evening Michael. Have you harvested your sunchokes yet? I have, theyre delicious. Tomorrow I'll harvest some horseradish.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Not yet

[@Paleotech1]

Off topic and irrelevant.

[@tomweaver7723]

MF said seed holder. Sigh.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Trying to beat the al Gore ithm

[@johnl-cz2qg]

That was painful to watch!!! Time to unsub!!!

[@RedForman22]

I don’t know why everybody pushes these 14.5- 16 inch recce wannabe rifles like you guys are hunting dudes in the woods at 300 meters plus. M193 is barley going fast enough to fragment at 300 meters out of a 14.5 rifle, besides the fact how are you going to prove self defense past 25 yards lol, even if there’s a break down of rule of law at some point your going to have to answer for the people you put down. People would be much better off with a defensive ar with a 10.5 or 11.5 setup. You guys need to stop day dreaming of fighting in the woods like you’re in the revolutionary war, you’re supposed to be a prepared person and focus on defense of your property and family. not trying to be an insurgent in the woods.

[@AsymmetricalPreparedness]

Thank you for telling me what I am supposed to be.

[@RedForman22]

@@AsymmetricalPreparedness it’s funny you nerds respond nothing to actual sound arguments, You say your prepared but walk around the woods for what haha? Your going to do that during shtf, and leave your home unprotected for whoever to break into?