1)All I have is a Mossin M44, I like it a lot, but it is not a true shtf rifle.



2)It is what I got, and it was only $92

2.5) I honestly think the 7.62nato and similar sized rounds are needed to cover every possiable requirement for surviving TEOTWAWKI. 5.56nato and 7.62x39 are great but lose so much energy at longer distances. Also the 7.62nato gives more options in turning cover in to concealment.

3)My dream rifle would be a Springfield SOCOM 16, with a low power scout scope on a quick-detach mount and that is all I would want to keep the already heavy gun as light as possiable

3.5)My runner up to the socom would be a 16 in FAL patterned rifle, with same scout scope set up and a folding stock so the whole rifle could be dropped in a regular hiking backpack.

(Disclaimer, I have no SHTF or TEOTWAWKI experience these are just my ramblings, wishes, and opnions)