The best way to find yourself unprepared for any situation is to not have the right tools. In both survival and defense circumstances guns can be extremely valuable. But having a really good wrench doesn’t help you frame a house quickly or easily. In a similar vein, a heavy caliber handgun that may be very effective for self-defense in close quarters, is not likely to be helpful when looking for food. So when it comes to hunting, which are the tools that will be most effective?
.22 Caliber Rifle
Light and easy to carry, a .22 rifle provides an easy to fire option to take down small game. In many parts of the country, big game isn’t an option, and hunting with a handgun isn’t practical, so a .22 can be the best option to hunt squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and birds. Ammunition is inexpensive and easy to come by making it an ideal rifle to learn on and can still be effective for hunting.
12 Gauge Shotgun
With birdshot, buckshot and slug shells available, the 12 gauge is one of the most versatile options covering everything from small and big game to birds. Training is a must with a gun like this since the kick is significantly stronger than the .22 mentioned above, but with practice, you can be confident that you’ll be able to provide for yourself in any environment.
Bolt-Action .308 Winchester
There will be plenty of debate on which is the best rifle for big game focused hunting, but one thing that you can be sure of is that a .308 will give you all the confidence you need to hunt deer, moose, or even bears. A common and trusted caliber sold by multiple manufacturers, the bolt-action is one of the most trusted and reliable versions you can find.
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