Top 3 Survival Rifles

[@tedknight1676]

I need binocluors to see this.

[@Ftwentytwopilot]

Why film with the camera so far away? Maybe I’m dumb but I’m lost bc I can’t see what’s going on

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

Austin Holt Not an ideal camera angle, but I’m watching on an iPad and can see stuff just fine. If you’re on your phone try watching it on a bigger screen.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Ditto

[@EDC_Tactical]

Did you say “red jacket silencer”? Now that’s a company you don’t hear about much anymore

[@craighouse1279]

Uhh..maybe if we could see anything this might be useful.

[@kc8omg]

That little Charger Takedown setup is perfect! Already have a standard Takedown in a Magpul backpacker, but I think it might be getting replaced soon... Thanks again for all the great info you provide Mr. Yeager!

[@tallzdatank]

I bought a Henry ar-7 survival rifle many years ago before I knew better. I would trade it for a 10/22, which I also have still. The Henry is ok, but not as good at anything as the Ruger. But in my opinion, if I'm bugging out, I probably only really will be able to carry 1 long gun, and 1 handgun, without sacrificing weight for other things, and I'd rather carry a centerfire rifle than a 22 for that. Having a 22 at your bug out location sure, but to grab it to go to my location, I'd rather have something that is a little more versatile and powerful.

[@tom_olofsson]

The problem with running for pinks against a bunch of crappy 22 rifles is when you win you end up with a bunch of crappy 22 rifles as your prize. Win Lose.

[@zachaklysdefense2274]

Always a enjoy seeing those silencers being put to use . Thanks !

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

:-)

[@joeanderson890]

A video I saw here, I don't remember which one got me to buy my first one, it's still in nfa cuffs... #repeal the nfa

[@Meatwad.Baggins]

Aklys Defense. You're the guys that make that SCIENCE hammer!

[@zachaklysdefense2274]

@@Meatwad.Baggins yeah , we have fun when we get some free time and wild ideas lol

[@PPSChadwick]

I’m shocked the M&P 15-22 wasn’t even a mention. I bought that rifle because you loved it so much.

[@JesusisLORD77778]

Is that a survival rifle or training rifle?... Primary that is.

[@junkyarddog9663]

@@Mr.Ut21 the best 22 for ar training is the drop in 22lr bolt for your ar15 in my opinion. Not as accurate though.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

It’s no secret that the M&P 15-22 runs great and is fun to shoot. Some rifles maybe finicky and run flawlessly only with copper jacketed ammo, but most have zero issues.

[@shanemac75]

I've owned 3 different 10/22's since 1990 & my 15-22 blows them out of the water in terms of reliability in my opinion. The rugers are harder to clean and are much more ammo sensitive. In terms of backpacking, I've never had a problem popping 2 pins and stuffing an AR in a bag.

[@EDC_Tactical]

The only advantage I see for the Henry is if you’re concerned about dropping it in water, floating stock could be useful there

[@mikewerden4056]

Love a light weight AR 15 with CMMG 22lr conversion. The CMMG 22lr conversion kit has been 100% with over 5000 rounds of all kinds of ammo through it. Would have the .223 sporting rifle option and 22lr option to carry more ammo. Conversion takes 30 seconds and magazines have been 100% dependable.

[@scottf2199]

That charger chassis looks awesome - that is something I never saw the need for, but that sure looks practical. Thanks for the suggestion

[@markhosbrough9180]

For my bug out bag I have a single shot takedown rifle from dark mountain arms called a stowaway in 5.7x28 but they are coming out with conversion kits for other caliber

[@doclightning4360]

The Ruger 10 22 is a great Rifle. I bought one on 1992 and it still fires like it's new. Im not sure I would take it on a long term bug out scenario though. While I could trust the rifle, 22 ammunition doesn't keep well. It doesn't take long for them to become loose and deteriorate. In damp conditions, a loose bullet will get moisture inside and it will be useless. My Norinco SKS is my go to bug out/survival/SHTF rifle. It's one of the top 5 most reliable rifles ever made. Minimal to no maintenance in long term extreme weather conditions. They are very cheap. Ammunition is cheap and durable and lasts forever. Of course, the negative side is small game hunting like rabbits and squirrel. The 7.62 x 39 round will destroy small game. But the plus side is long term reliability, medium to big game hunting, and self defense. But if your goal is to stay hidden and quiet without attracting attention while living off of small game, Ruger also makes some high power low noise air pellet rifles. You can pick off rabbit and squirrel all day at 30 yards without attracting attention. You can pick up a can of 100 pellets for a couple dollars. Spend 50 dollars on pellets and you won't have to worry about ammunition for 5 years. Nothing against 22 rifles, I just don't trust 22 ammunition in the long term.

[@jackhandy7684]

I have all those. ill leave them behind and grab my banshee . that being said, they are all good options

[@snapshotgun2441]

I have a 10/22 and a AR7 henry, the henry is better. What do you not like about it?

[@ArtisanTony]

I have both of these and the Henry is no where near as good as the 10/22 The sights are awful on the AR-7 and the magazines are fussy. They are novelties. The 10/22 breakdown is the best.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

You have not shot the Henry I see.

[@trynsurviven2440]

I would like to get a 10-22 Charger take down its definitely on the to do list.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Chris - Don't shoot underpowered ammo.

[@RealitySurvival]

I thought I was going to disagree... You convinced me.

[@theaveragewoodsman6002]

James, not all of the other rimfire survival rifles are junk. I've owned two 10/22s (one being a takedown), Marlin Papoose and a Henry Survival Rifle. All of the rifles were reliable, with the exception of the 10/22 Takedown. As a matter of fact, I've owned the Henry Survival Rifle for about a decade now and it's travelled with me all over the country without any issues. Also, the M6 Survival Rifle was notoriously durable. The point is, why make blanket statements when you clearly have little to no experience with some of these firearms? That's like saying any handgun that isn't a Glock is junk.. Oh wait.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

I'll shoot against the Henry and Marlin ANY DAY.

[@theaveragewoodsman6002]

@@TacticalResponseCrew And you may very well win, or lose, but that's not really the point. You made a statement with no evidence to back it up. Not even a subjective anecdote, and that's an issue when it comes from someone who claims to be an authority on most things firearms related.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

You said "You made a statement with no evidence to back it up. Not even a subjective anecdote, and that's an issue when it comes from someone who claims to be an authority on most things firearms related." That makes two of us. I "claim" to be an authority? Here is my bio (please post yours) www.tacticalresponse.com/blogs/instructors/17196643-james-yeager

[@tradties]

I’m surprised by nobody mentioning the Ruger Mark series in any SHTF videos. I have a bicentennial 10/22 carbine, and a mark iv with a lite and target barrels. The Ruger Mark series of 22’s are phenomenal and easy to carry with other handguns on your belt.

[@therealfilthyanimal]

I need closer view of guns!

[@Meatwad.Baggins]

IKR. What is this? November?

[@Ridgerunner6.5]

I'll have to give Yeager one thing he did pick the most versatile 22 that was ever made and I'll give ruger that they made a damn fine one but as for me I think I'm going to stick with my recurve bow.

[@adamsmith3413]

A shout out for the Remington Nylon 66- light, accurate and nearly indestructible.

[@welpro21]

I do agree with the 10/22 being the best. Why not an ar/m4 platform with a .22 conversion kit?

[@mattr918]

Most definitely need a 10/22 I have 2 s&w 15 22s and they are most jam-omatic junk.

[@j.rob.5943]

One jam-o-matc wasn’t enough?

[@mattr918]

@@dustbustr91 thanks I'll try it

[@BPattB]

So forgive my ignorance please what makes a 22 a good survival rifle as opposed to something higher caliber?

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

I can carry 5,000 rounds of .22.

[@BPattB]

Weight of the rounds did cross my mind but I just wasn't sure. I binge-watched like six of your videos this morning. Awesome. Thanks for the insight.

[@dboy8790]

@@TacticalResponseCrew I would drop you at 400+yrds with 1 round from my 300win mag, save my spent round for reload, than go claim your crappy 22lr and its 5,000 rounds of ammunition "out of your cold dead hand!"

[@leadkisses5416]

That Ruger charger setup but with the triangle side folder brace!

[@Wheeling88]

I do love a 12ga& 22lr. Whats your thoughts on a airgun for bugout bs ?

[@rjacobherman]

Nylon 66 best there is or ever will be

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Too bad...

[@rjacobherman]

I'll bring it for our podcast. Its chrome and black. Like a Harley but actually works

[@BackyardEngineer334]

I agree with you, my WW2 Veteran Grandad had one & I can remember how smooth that thing shot, that’s the only 22 I’d take over a Ruger 10/22.

[@cbfall]

Excellent video,James!!!

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

The Ruger 10-22 would have to be a choice to me if we said top 4. Thanks much, James. Great video again.

[@WexWerxScott]

Dang! I like the charger setup!

[@roguefive512]

Cool video. Sure wish I could see it closer. How about an AR15 with a CMMG .22LR Conversion kit? that way all you have to do is swap the bolt and magazine type

[@lanier2k5]

I looked at this video for the title but could see little of what you were talking About.

[@Brady.John87]

I always watch these 22 videos hoping someone talks about my mossberg 702 plinkster 22 rifle being a good gun LOL

[@TheVanillaface00]

that's hilarious

[@BuckarooBeatdown]

I have the 802 bolty , still my favorite other than a 10/22

[@tackytrooper]

It's an excellent rifle, but the magazines are obscenely expensive. That's probably why it's not more talked about.

[@Seahawksl1969]

I tried checking out the Midwest site to buy a 10/22, but the site sucks and nothing was there.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

www.midwestindustriesinc.com/MI-Ruger-1022-13-0-M-Lok-Handguard-p/mi-1022-13h.htm

[@Seahawksl1969]

@@TacticalResponseCrew thank you.

[@Seahawksl1969]

@@TacticalResponseCrew that link is only for a handguard.

[@zmarssojourner7435]

Great video.. I got a quick question....would you rather have a second rifle for a shtf situation or would you have only one rifle , but have extra BCGs, extra barrels and spare parts for that one AR that you own. Thank you for your reply!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Get some training. It is more valuable than the rifle.

[@phantomtroubleshooter2793]

Henry Survival (AR-7) LETS GO!!

[@FPSMurdock]

The Charger set up is damn impressive. Great video 👍

[@heyoldtime8969]

Good shot there JY. I have chosen the Ruger precision rim fire for my rifle.

[@DoubleOddJosh]

Holy scheisser, I didn't know that James had grand kids

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

6 of them.

[@kevinfidler8074]

Instead of a separate .22 rifle why not a .22 bolt conversion for an ar-15? I think an ar-15 with a 16" .556 upper, a .450 bushmaster (or similar) upper and a .22 bolt conversion would cover everything from small game, self defense, and big game.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Why is the 22 the best caliber for a survival rifle?

[@doclightning4360]

@@BretAllenStudios The drawback being that 22 ammunition does not keep well.

[@nathanwoten6236]

@James Yeager Whats your opinion on rim fire".22LR " AR style platforms in Pistol / SBR/ Rifle Length any variation an I'd like to know ur opinion on witch style & barrel length u prefer for plinking an as a SHTF / BUGOUT rifle... thanks for the content love the channel brother keep it up

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

If you want to support the Cause Patreon.com/JamesYeager

[@Leverguns50]

I would say a survival rifle in 22 caliber needs to be able to shoot the long short and long rifles reliably because if you’re really bugging out you’re gonna have to get whatever you might find somewhere and you might not always find long rifle and if you’re really bugging out and you’re in the freezing cold in the hot sun and getting rain poured on you months on end you probably don’t Want a bunch of stuff hanging off your gun it’s going to hang on every van in the woods while you’re creeping through there trying to hide from the zombies 🧟‍♀️ but of course that’s just my opinion

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Where will you find longs and shorts?!?

[@Angad1826]

Hi, can you please give me some advise on trigger for AR. I have Geissele on my other AR but I was think about either trigger tech or hiperfire for my next home defense all purpose build. Which one do you think is better and what pull weight do u recommend? My other Geissele are around 3.5 to 4 pounds. Thanks.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Get TRAINING.

[@Promethesis]

That the exact shooting bench I just built. Sweet!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

This one is about 5 years old.

[@josephcastro5894]

Love it.

[@hillbillypsycho8883]

Well Done!

[@TheJoedonbakerfan]

What I don't get is, since the 10/22 will go the distance, why doesn't Ruger develop a Mini-14 that will? Of course, now that Ruger makes AR's, they probably only sell mini's to ban states.

[@liftedramcharger]

Good video just wish I could have seen the guns better

[@BackyardEngineer334]

Yes a Ruger 10/22 is #1 in my book. At a relatively close distance one shot to the head, the biggest & baddest of them all wouldn’t even know hit him.

[@MrGreblin]

luv my ruger 10-22 td one of my favorite rifles

[@tazmax72]

Marlin 22 mag bolt action with a scope

[@charlesmckinley29]

The Ruger Charger with a brace and silencer for the win!

[@MrM2hb]

Love my charger.

[@Adventure_Mark]

Half your viewers are asking "Race for pinks"?

[@Patrolpatriot]

If I don't own it , it must be garbage!...right?

[@Skidz1818]

i have a Sig 522 and i would run it against any 10/22 all day. BTW i love 10/22s

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Sig 522 - 6lb 6oz bare 10/22 Charger + MI Chasis + Silencer + Holosun + Surefire = 5lbs

[@bilzill1]

Sold my ruger 10/22 rifles years ago -- in my case they were not reliable

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Crap ammo and aftermarket mags.

[@jonsander895]

Love the 10/22. Ultra reliable at a very reasonable price.

[@TheVanillaface00]

Love the Oakley's

[@hypebeastdad]

Spoiler alert.. 1022 is the ish... lol just joined the club already plotting my next 1022

[@hotmike1978]

Yeah I own a Henry survival rifle and it’s subpar

[@saleembaba5144]

Race for pinks...love it!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

I know that is a "limited audience"...joke but I still tell them.

[@saleembaba5144]

James Yeager and they are still greatly appreciated. I’d only race against you with your own guns though lol

[@jessecarroll7847]

I love my 10/22 but I also love my m&p 15-22. But I guess if I could only take 1 ??????? I would probably take my m&p and give my wife or kids the 10/22. Haha lol advantages of having kids I guess

[@josh656]

Fun fact: you can build a 10/22 entirely from aftermarket parts which means you probably won’t get screwed if you need something.

[@HuntinTN]

Why survival stuff and bug out all of a sudden? Makes no sense!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

All of the sudden? I have been doing them over 10 years.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

TN_Bakwoodsman - huh? What doesn’t make sense?

[@HuntinTN]

@@TacticalResponseCrew Just never seen you do bug-out videos. It's always been Training and Gun videos. Guess I haven't looked that far back in your video log.

[@stanlysteemer4872]

Marlin 60 better than ruger in my opinion.

[@nathanwoten6236]

I dnt know about better I own both an the 10/22 being mag fed kinda gives it the win for me but i wana agree an lean towards the marlin because it was the first gun i ever shot when my grandpa gave me 1 as a boy right b4 he gave me a 270 for deer but I've had nothing but reliability out of both rim fires " even with not keeping them as clean as I should of as a kid " neither were ever picky with ammo selection. I use to run the cheap bulk pack ammo an never had issues besides the occasional dud round witch is allways to be expected with rim fire out of any rifle or pistol.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Let's see you put a red dot, surefire and silencer on that 60.

[@nathanwoten6236]

@@TacticalResponseCrew true wasn't thinking about that. That is a good point it would be a pain to try an mount either ud have to thread the end of the barrel and remove the front sight to add a silencer id probably put a 3 lug but it would take custom fab work to get either done

[@spierce5084]

I like the Marlin 60 too, tube loaders are quick and nice to have plus you wont lose the 'mag'. But surefire and reddot will die in one day, open sights are your best option due to no batteries and lack of open Walmarts in a shtf scenario. Scopes will also get out of zero with a drop or 2. Just my .02 cents