>>480111>i'm always a little curious why so many of you load up with a 10/22, often with a scope on it. ...?The Ruger 10/22 is effective and very reliable and .22LR allows for more ammo to be carried and is perfectly suited for hunting small game in a SHTF situation, (you won't be going for Boone & Crockett bucks) yet still effective at driving away threatening humans.
But I'll agree about the scope; in a SHTF situation, it's unneeded and liable to be broken and hinders short range shooting, which is what you'll be doing.
I'd also add; a folding stock would be preferable, (particularly on a Ruger 10/22 Takedown model) as it will allow you to stash the rifle in a pack out of sight, so that it won't be seized by police / military if you've got to go through a road block.
