Day 19: What gun you need in the wild…
Guns: What to Know, What to Carry
Few topics divide people like guns.
What’s the best caliber? Best bug out gun? Best hunting rifle?
The truth: None of it matters if you can’t hit what you’re aiming at.
Shot placement matters more than caliber, brand, or accessory.
Core Principles
Train with what you have—skill beats gear
Ammunition is heavy—in survival, less is more
One gun won’t do everything—you need the right tool for each job
Survival & Hunting: Go Lightweight
When food is the mission, not firefights, choose:
Low weight
High accuracy
Small footprint
High round count
Top pick: .22 LR
500 rounds = one small box
Quiet, light, deadly in the right hands
Field-tested by downed pilots and survival instructors
My go-to setup:
Ruger Mark IV
Red dot sight
Suppressor
Under-barrel light
I’ve used it to take:
Rabbits
Birds
Raccoons
Even deer (with careful shot placement)
Self-Defense: Think Speed and Range
Survival changes when threats are human.
Key needs:
Range
Speed
Mobility
Suppression ability (multiple rounds, quickly)
Top pick: AR-15 (.223/5.56)
Balanced power
Manageable recoil
Lightweight ammo
Effective for both defense and small-to-medium game
Big Game & Long Range
If your goal is taking large game at serious distances (600–800+ yards), reach for:
.308
.300 Win Mag
These rounds punch hard, but they’re heavier and bulkier to carry.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
You don’t wear the same shoes to church, to work, and on a hike.
Guns are the same.
Start with:
A solid .22 for survival and small game
An AR platform for defense and versatility
Add:
A larger caliber rifle when you're ready for serious range and power
Bottom Line
Master your shot placement
Pack light, especially in ammo
Choose the best tool for the job—then get another for the next job
Don’t fall for “do-it-all” gimmicks. They don’t do anything well.
build the right garage for your mission.
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