Originally Posted by
glockman10mm
I have really been rethinking some things lately on this very subject. It's not on my list of immediate concerns, but is something I think is a valid consideration in the grand scheme of things.
Having said that, a recent back yard impromptu plinking session with my 22 rifle really got me to thinking. I was re- amazed at how quickly and accurately I could empty an entire mag load of mini mags onto a paper plate at 50 and 100 yards. I have really not fired a rimfire rifle very much in years, neglecting it and relegating it to only small game hunting or plinking sessions. But with the ease of shooting and inherent accuracy of the little buggers, they have alot going for them.
Now, Immanuel AR man myself. But after putting some time and thought into it, I'm not so sure anymore if I would choose my AR for a long term strategy. There is so much the rimfire does so much better, such as low noise, small game, and economical and ease of carry of as many as 500 rounds on ones person, it's defenitly worthy of consideration. Combined with a decent sidearm of 9mm on ones person, there is really nothing it won't do.
Range was mentioned as a down side to the rimfire. Now, while it's true that at any range the 223 has substancially more punch than the rimfire, I cannot imagine any person that would take a blitz or swarm of the rimfire to the head, neck, chest, or practically anywhere on the body, that would remain optimistic in their desire to either continue a pursuit of me or desire to harm me.
For $100, one could stockpile literally 5000 rounds. If you and another family member both carried one, the firepower against a small band of marauders would be overwhelming, especially if you had a suprise advantage.
As far as ability to inflict damage, I have shot and killed turkeys, and foxes at 100 yards with complete penetration on the body, more than adequate penetration for chest shots on bipeds.
Zombie apocalypse? Head shots are all that count, and the 22 is all that's really needed.
I have thought about this for a couple of weeks now, and have decided to include a 22 rifle in each of my vehicles, with a brick of ammo, to compliment my " on the road" vehicle emergency kit, with water, blankets, food ect..
I'm sure if I had the ability to carry everything I wanted, I would also like to have an AR, M14, and an MK 19 grenade launcher. But to be truly mobile, you gotta make some compromises. And the ability to shoot small edible game, carry ammo in quanity and have a measure of SD, are very important. Heck, even large game can be taken with the 22.It's really hard to over look in the bigger picture.
