Ultimate Survival Shotgun

datboiryan · December 10, 2011, 02:13 PM

I stumbled upon this the other night and found it rather cool and it could be useful. What do yall think?

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86o8tN0wszc

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_POBNi91UM

Bill DeShivs · December 10, 2011, 03:03 PM

Looks pretty ridiculous to me.

jaguarxk120 · December 10, 2011, 04:13 PM

Bill I'm with you.

datboiryan · December 10, 2011, 05:01 PM

Really? I liked it. I would never build one to that extreme but I like the idea. But everyone's opinion is different.

TheKlawMan · December 10, 2011, 05:14 PM

The items are good to have but could easily be included in a boogy bag.

khegglie · December 10, 2011, 05:22 PM

I don't keep a round chambered in my "survival " shot gun. And: ?? flare rounds??

khegglie · December 10, 2011, 05:24 PM

Re think: What the He_ _ ; go for it!

30-30remchester · December 10, 2011, 08:09 PM

An interesting bit of work this man did but like others I see a few problems. Eighteen rounds of ammo less 2 rounds as flairs leave you with but 16 rounds of ammo from a powerful but range limited gun. Add to this the fact his entire survival depends on one item, the gun, should it be lost or stolen then your every tool is gone. Couple this concept with a good bail out bag with more items, tie them togeather, and if one gets lost you arent hepless. I personally would choose a 22 magnum rifle with lots more ammo for weight capability and extended range.

redstategunnut · December 10, 2011, 08:43 PM

This man suggests that your primary firearm should double as the carrier of your fire starting kit, cook kit, first aid kit, and the place you stash your chap stick.

Let that swim around in your head for a few minutes.

Dave McC · December 10, 2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the chuckle.

He lost me when he said "If I have to run out of the house carrying just one thing".

Any guess on how much that thing weighs and how well it shoots in short time frame, high stakes crisis resolution?

checkmyswag · December 10, 2011, 11:28 PM

I guess so. Just not for me. I have much better "kit" in my hiking bag. If I have to run out of my house "with just one thing", it won't be a shotgun.

Good he's prepared though.

He mentions Carmex...I did use Chapstick one time to lubricate part of a water filter that had failed!

Glad he's not getting too much grief.

Very good point about being motivated to survive.

maxman894 · December 11, 2011, 12:17 AM

Whatever happened to just a plane-jane Remington 870?

olddrum1 · December 11, 2011, 12:30 PM

When I run out of the house with only one thing it means I have to go back for the keys and phone.

SoilworK777 · December 11, 2011, 12:37 PM

I thought the saw blade attachment was viable.

Luke Flupper · December 11, 2011, 01:07 PM

Awesome link. I was a little shocked to see some of the same ideas that I have kicked around. Confirms that Great Minds think alike. The fire starter in the stock was something I thought only I had thought of. Most that have ssen in on my Ruger PC laughed outloud. The rail mounted knife for storage, along with repurposed containers that I use for batteries, snare wire for traps (Food) and other goodies mounted on rails will make for a bug out carbine for sure.

I can't see it as only thing I would carry when "Running" but coupled with a well thought out bug out bag it should be a use combination. I would not bother with flare rounds, especially with the back up ability to make fire already on board. Not a single answer but one in kit

Pond, James Pond · December 11, 2011, 01:53 PM

There was a guy with too much time on his hands....

It would make far more sense to have a decent 45 litre rucksack with a down (ethically filled, of course) sleeping bag, bivvy bag or tarp, small wood stove, a couple of boxes of ammo, some dried food packs, a water filter pump, your survival knife, a small fishing rod and a hunting revolver in it, IMHO

If necessary have you shotgun strapped to it, if you really felt that armageddon was a constant, imminent threat

datboiryan · December 11, 2011, 10:40 PM

I agree with most of you about being able to grab something else when leaving. I just thought it was cool how he integrated all of the items he did either within or attached to the gun itself.

And luke, have you actually started doing something like this or just tossed the idea around?

Pond, James Pond · December 12, 2011, 06:06 AM

Quote:

I just thought it was cool how he integrated all of the items he did either within or attached to the gun itself.

Ordinarily, I'd agree.
I like it when someone puts thought into something and comes up with clever designs or solutions. However, to garner my admiration I need to feel that this object is the better for it, or was the ideal platform to start with.

For example I like motorcyle travel. It doesn't happen often, but disappearing over the horizon for a few months is great. Some who do this more than I have really modded their bikes to make them excellent overland tools, with all sorts of clever bits in various nooks and cranies.

I guess for me a shotgun just isn't the right starting place.
I'd more impressed by someone building something that can house a shotgun in it, like a smart recess/cubby hole, rather than the other way around.

nate45 · December 12, 2011, 06:15 AM

Run out carrying only one thing?

This is ridiculous, everyone knows you need an AR-15 with a .22 LR upper and an assault wheelbarrow to carry your gear in. How can you carry food for your de-barked Chihuahua without a wheelbarrow?

Walklightly · December 12, 2011, 07:48 AM

My A.D.D. kicked in right away.

jaguarxk120 · December 12, 2011, 08:57 AM

Now that's what I'd like to see a "Assault Wheelbarrow"

Gehrhard · December 12, 2011, 11:35 PM

30-30 Rem, I'm with you -- .22 Mag, a fanny pack, and I'm pretty good to go. I started rolling my eyes pretty quickly...

markj · December 13, 2011, 05:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3M46...eature=related

was a better vid IMHO

bamaranger · December 15, 2011, 01:14 AM

"the Swiss Army Gun"

insaneranger · December 15, 2011, 11:38 AM

Looks like someone's addicted to Ebay!

December 10, 2011, 02:13 PM	#1
datboiryan Member Join Date: July 31, 2011 Posts: 20	Ultimate Survival Shotgun I stumbled upon this the other night and found it rather cool and it could be useful. What do yall think? Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86o8tN0wszc Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_POBNi91UM

December 10, 2011, 03:03 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,989	Looks pretty ridiculous to me. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 11, 2011, 01:07 PM	#15
Luke Flupper Junior Member Join Date: December 11, 2011 Posts: 8	Survival shotgun Awesome link. I was a little shocked to see some of the same ideas that I have kicked around. Confirms that Great Minds think alike. The fire starter in the stock was something I thought only I had thought of. Most that have ssen in on my Ruger PC laughed outloud. The rail mounted knife for storage, along with repurposed containers that I use for batteries, snare wire for traps (Food) and other goodies mounted on rails will make for a bug out carbine for sure. I can't see it as only thing I would carry when "Running" but coupled with a well thought out bug out bag it should be a use combination. I would not bother with flare rounds, especially with the back up ability to make fire already on board. Not a single answer but one in kit Last edited by Luke Flupper; December 11, 2011 at 01:15 PM.

December 11, 2011, 01:53 PM	#16
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	There was a guy with too much time on his hands.... It would make far more sense to have a decent 45 litre rucksack with a down (ethically filled, of course) sleeping bag, bivvy bag or tarp, small wood stove, a couple of boxes of ammo, some dried food packs, a water filter pump, your survival knife, a small fishing rod and a hunting revolver in it, IMHO If necessary have you shotgun strapped to it, if you really felt that armageddon was a constant, imminent threat __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly. Last edited by Pond, James Pond; December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM.

December 12, 2011, 06:15 AM	#19
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	Run out carrying only one thing? This is ridiculous, everyone knows you need an AR-15 with a .22 LR upper and an assault wheelbarrow to carry your gear in. How can you carry food for your de-barked Chihuahua without a wheelbarrow? __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (>_<)

December 10, 2011, 04:13 PM	#3
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	Bill I'm with you.

December 10, 2011, 05:01 PM	#4
datboiryan Member Join Date: July 31, 2011 Posts: 20	Really? I liked it. I would never build one to that extreme but I like the idea. But everyone's opinion is different.

December 10, 2011, 05:14 PM	#5
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,149	The items are good to have but could easily be included in a boogy bag.

December 10, 2011, 05:22 PM	#6
khegglie Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 387	I don't keep a round chambered in my "survival " shot gun. And: ?? flare rounds??

December 10, 2011, 05:24 PM	#7
khegglie Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 387	Re think: What the He_ _ ; go for it!

December 10, 2011, 08:09 PM	#8
30-30remchester Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: mountains of colorado Posts: 977	An interesting bit of work this man did but like others I see a few problems. Eighteen rounds of ammo less 2 rounds as flairs leave you with but 16 rounds of ammo from a powerful but range limited gun. Add to this the fact his entire survival depends on one item, the gun, should it be lost or stolen then your every tool is gone. Couple this concept with a good bail out bag with more items, tie them togeather, and if one gets lost you arent hepless. I personally would choose a 22 magnum rifle with lots more ammo for weight capability and extended range.

December 10, 2011, 08:43 PM	#9
redstategunnut Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2009 Location: see name Posts: 405	This man suggests that your primary firearm should double as the carrier of your fire starting kit, cook kit, first aid kit, and the place you stash your chap stick. Let that swim around in your head for a few minutes.

December 10, 2011, 09:10 PM	#10
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Thanks for the chuckle. He lost me when he said "If I have to run out of the house carrying just one thing". Any guess on how much that thing weighs and how well it shoots in short time frame, high stakes crisis resolution?

December 10, 2011, 11:28 PM	#11
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	I guess so. Just not for me. I have much better "kit" in my hiking bag. If I have to run out of my house "with just one thing", it won't be a shotgun. Good he's prepared though. He mentions Carmex...I did use Chapstick one time to lubricate part of a water filter that had failed! Glad he's not getting too much grief. Very good point about being motivated to survive.

December 11, 2011, 12:17 AM	#12
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	Whatever happened to just a plane-jane Remington 870?

December 11, 2011, 12:30 PM	#13
olddrum1 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 807	When I run out of the house with only one thing it means I have to go back for the keys and phone.

December 11, 2011, 12:37 PM	#14
SoilworK777 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 247	I thought the saw blade attachment was viable.

December 11, 2011, 10:40 PM	#17
datboiryan Member Join Date: July 31, 2011 Posts: 20	I agree with most of you about being able to grab something else when leaving. I just thought it was cool how he integrated all of the items he did either within or attached to the gun itself. And luke, have you actually started doing something like this or just tossed the idea around?

December 12, 2011, 07:48 AM	#20
Walklightly Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2011 Posts: 985	My A.D.D. kicked in right away.

December 12, 2011, 08:57 AM	#21
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	Now that's what I'd like to see a "Assault Wheelbarrow"

December 12, 2011, 11:35 PM	#22
Gehrhard Junior member Join Date: July 15, 2009 Location: East of the Missississippippi Posts: 675	30-30 Rem, I'm with you -- .22 Mag, a fanny pack, and I'm pretty good to go. I started rolling my eyes pretty quickly... Last edited by Gehrhard; December 14, 2011 at 06:45 AM.

December 13, 2011, 05:35 PM	#23
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,971	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3M46...eature=related was a better vid IMHO

December 15, 2011, 01:14 AM	#24
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,320	by Victrinox "the Swiss Army Gun"

December 15, 2011, 11:38 AM	#25
insaneranger Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2011 Posts: 208	Looks like someone's addicted to Ebay!