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Title: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: madarcher427 on April 15, 2009, 03:52:36 PM
i cant decide ..223 or a .308
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: Rob10ring on April 15, 2009, 04:05:07 PM
12 Gauge! Most urban needs for any weapon fall within 75 yards. The shotgun is probably the most versatile firearm. The shotgun is effective at close range and out past 100 yards with slugs. And there isn't a whole lot more effective than a 12 gauge slug. I hope we're never called to see times like that.
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: Michael Bane on April 15, 2009, 04:07:05 PM
Whichever one you presently have works best!

Would like an FAL and lots of 7.62, but have ARs and 5.56, so that's an easy decision for me. I've been talking to special forces type guys lately and they're telling me they're opting for heavy bullet 5.56 (77-grain) out of a heavy barrel AR over 7.62 because of the bullet-proof reliability of the AR system. There is still 5.56 around in places (you have to look really hard), and magazines aren't an issue...

Michael B
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: blackwolfe on April 15, 2009, 04:18:37 PM
MB is spot on about what ever you have is probably the best.  For a handgun, a 1911, lots of ammo, magazines, and parts around.
I would not dismiss a 9mm.,.38/357. or a .40cal.
A .22 is even worthwhile.
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: madarcher427 on April 15, 2009, 04:30:31 PM
Whichever one you presently have works best!

Would like an FAL and lots of 7.62, but have ARs and 5.56, so that's an easy decision for me. I've been talking to special forces type guys lately and they're telling me they're opting for heavy bullet 5.56 (77-grain) out of a heavy barrel AR over 7.62 because of the bullet-proof reliability of the AR system. There is still 5.56 around in places (you have to look really hard), and magazines aren't an issue...

Michael B

if you have a barrel in a 1-9 twist can you get the rifling re done ? for better performance out of a heavier bullet?
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: tt11758 on April 15, 2009, 04:38:14 PM
Whatever caliber you have CLOSE AT HAND.
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: ericire12 on April 15, 2009, 04:39:52 PM
Whatever caliber you have CLOSE AT IN YOUR HAND.

Fixed it!
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: mudman on April 15, 2009, 04:41:06 PM
All of them. ;D
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: tt11758 on April 15, 2009, 04:46:30 PM
Fixed it!

Thanks Eric, u da man!!     ;D
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: TAB on April 15, 2009, 05:04:12 PM
22 lr. 

Work great for any game you would need to take, kills people just as dead.  You can have lots of ammo on hand.  If it really gets bad they will be like gold and you could trade them for things.
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: sanjuancb on April 15, 2009, 05:18:31 PM
An Alexander Arms AR-15 in .50 Beowulf...but I'm just dreaming here.  :-\
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: Timothy on April 15, 2009, 05:26:30 PM
Something faster than a rock...

We must have a lot of crap around here or way too many fans.  These questions have been asked and answered several times in the last few months.

If the sh*t hits the fan, I hope I'm smart enough to be standing behind it out of the flying poop stream!

 ;D
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: tumblebug on April 15, 2009, 05:37:58 PM
 The splatter factor? ???
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: Timothy on April 15, 2009, 05:47:25 PM
The splatter factor? ???

You got it....I've changed enough diapers to know better! ;D  Amazing how far one little girl can sling poop!

Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: shooter32 on April 15, 2009, 05:49:59 PM
You got it....I've changed enough diapers to know better! ;D  Amazing how far one little girl can sling poop!


girls or boys... no diff :o ;D
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: twyacht on April 15, 2009, 05:53:59 PM
Any and all that you have in your direct control and possession.


If the sh*t hits the fan, I hope I'm smart enough to be standing behind it out of the flying poop stream!


That's a great point Timothy.
Title: Re: what caliber if crap hits the fan
Post by: Big Frank on April 15, 2009, 09:11:28 PM
12 Ga., .223, and .45.