On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:59:28 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

Those of you familiar with my Blog have probably read the several
articles therein about survival. And yes, I've poked a bit of fun at
those who think survival can be measured by the size of your knife.
But an on-going thread, bounced around amongst a few of use keeps
coming back to the little survival rifle/shotgun (called a 'drilling'
in gunsmith-speak) the Air Force included in their comprehensive
survival pack. As best I can recall this was a .22 Hornet rifle / .
410 shotgun that folded up. Ammunition was carried in the stock,
which was all aluminum.

The purpose of such a weapon was not defense but a means of feeding
yourself.

my personal choice for such a survival rifle would be the Marlin 925R
..22 long rifle and winchester hollow point bullets.

the microgroove rifle is *very* accurate and repeatable.
the resin stock cant be affected by rain.
the winchesters hit with a thump and stop rabbits dead.

all in all an almost totally weather proof style of rifle.
Stealth Pilot