If you could only choose one long gun what would it be?

A shotgun is more versatile. Slugs will put a new glory hole into threat be it man or beast. Scatter shot will fan out over distance depending on what choke you use (or if you use one at all).

Then there's the specialty "novelty" rounds such as Dragons Breath--- nasty incendiary rounds that REALLY "fuck shit up!".

shotguns are for people that cain't aim.


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AR15, hands down
It's ideal for hunting and home defense.
It's lightweight, ergonomic, and easy to customize.
It's a multi-caliber platform. Many popular calibers
can be utilized by simply changing the upper, and in some cases the magazine
It's accurate, has low recoil, and is fun to shoot,
so you won't mind practicing, which is necessary.
They can be suppressed easily, making them even more fun to shoot.
Ammo is relatively light and cheap, so stack it deep and
carry extra mags.
Ammo and parts are readily available.

Phased plasma rifle. 40 watt range.

.22 has no stopping power. I know a guy who got shot with a 22 7 times and was fine...

I'm a novice and trying to decide between a rifle, shotgun or AR-15. Honestly, I just want one to have one. I doubt I'd actually use it but I guess the gun I'd like one with the most "utility". If you can't pick one what would your short list be?

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There's something magical about the sound of a pump shotgun in the darkness!

I thought that was a Russian gun?

It's a design for a semi-auto rifle that's made in any number of countries.

I'm a novice and trying to decide between a rifle, shotgun or AR-15. Honestly, I just want one to have one. I doubt I'd actually use it but I guess the gun I'd like one with the most "utility". If you can't pick one what would your short list be?

280mm Atomic Cannon: You can't miss!

Mossberg 12-gauge

A .50 cal is overkill. Ammo is expensive & each shot will kick your ass. Even the Weatherby 300 ultra mag is far more firepower than would ever be needed unless you're shooting at targets over a mile and a half away.

K98s chambered in 7.92x57 (8mm Mauser) are probably the best well-rounded bolt action rifle ever made. The bolt design is so rugged that every bolt action rifle made after the K98 was introduced is a variant of the Mauser design.

Surplus ammo is easy to find and rather cheap, though most surplus has corrosive primers. Commercially available ammo is generally underpowered for what the rifle can handle however Seller & Bellott produces rather hot rounds.
Late 1930's Turkish surplus can still be found as well--- a true gem as the propellant is cordite.

I'm a novice and trying to decide between a rifle, shotgun or AR-15. Honestly, I just want one to have one. I doubt I'd actually use it but I guess the gun I'd like one with the most "utility". If you can't pick one what would your short list be?

.22 has no stopping power. I know a guy who got shot with a 22 7 times and was fine...

.22 has no stopping power. I know a guy who got shot with a 22 7 times and was fine...