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Red Flag 1 · 08-13-2013, 17:59

My exit would take me to the Appalachin Trail. It is an easy two hour hike from the house. Plenty of game if needed, and plenty of off trail places to seek concealment. I'll stick to arms, for the moment, and say I would bring along my Glock 17 and the six loaded extended mags. For the long gun, I have a Marlin 30-30 lever action wih iron sights only; 150 rounds should see me through. The other choice is my bolt actioon 30-06, with scope; and 150 rounds for it.

The 30-30 gives me an easily carried weapon with good reach, for game and defense. The 30-06 gives me much better reach, and added accuracy with the mounted scope; the down side is that it is not as easy to carry. Both are accurate and reliable in my hands. Which is the better long gun to take? I've ruled out my 870, 12 gauge, and the 22 gauge weapons. Your thoughts, kind sirs..

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08-13-2013, 17:59	#36
Red Flag 1 Area Commander Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,952	My exit would take me to the Appalachin Trail. It is an easy two hour hike from the house. Plenty of game if needed, and plenty of off trail places to seek concealment. I'll stick to arms, for the moment, and say I would bring along my Glock 17 and the six loaded extended mags. For the long gun, I have a Marlin 30-30 lever action wih iron sights only; 150 rounds should see me through. The other choice is my bolt actioon 30-06, with scope; and 150 rounds for it. The 30-30 gives me an easily carried weapon with good reach, for game and defense. The 30-06 gives me much better reach, and added accuracy with the mounted scope; the down side is that it is not as easy to carry. Both are accurate and reliable in my hands. Which is the better long gun to take? I've ruled out my 870, 12 gauge, and the 22 gauge weapons. Your thoughts, kind sirs.. RF 1 Last edited by Red Flag 1; 08-13-2013 at 18:03.
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