THE 4-GUN BATTERY

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:40 pm

If you could only have 1 of each of the types below (for greatest versatility according to your needs/wants), which would you choose?

For me:

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 336C (35 Remington)
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Henry Frontier Octagon (22 Mag)
SHOTGUN: Remington 870 Wingmaster (12 Gauge)
HANDGUN: Ruger SP101 (357 Mag)

bogie

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:08 pm

Marlin 336ER 356 Win.
Ruger 1022
Rem 870 12ga.
S&W Mod 19 357 Mag.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:12 pm

Springfield M1A .308 Winchester
Ruger 10/22 .22 Long Rifle
Mossberg 500 12-gauge
Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:14 pm

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Ruger MK II all-weather .308
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Ruger 10/22
SHOTGUN: Remington 870 Wingmaster (12 Gauge)
HANDGUN: S&W M&P45

m.wun · Post by **m.wun** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:48 pm

CFR=Ruger Hawkeye SS in 308
RFR=Marlin 39
Shotgun=870 Wingmaster
HG=357 blackhawk

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:08 am

Too easy

Win 94 /30-30
Ruger 10-22
Win 1300 defender
Colt Trooper Mk3 357 8 in
Partly cause I have all the above

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:23 am

Out of the firearms I already own...

Remington 700 30-06
Marlin 39A
Remington 870 12g
H&K USP 40

Including ones I don't own....
Remington 700 30-06
Ruger 77/22 22 mag
Remington 870 12g
S&W 686 4" 357

Post by **Old Savage** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:18 am

Rem Model 7SS - 7-08
Ruger 10/22
Rem 870 20 Express
Model 24 S&W 44 Spl.

Sarge · Post by **Sarge** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:24 am

This is a wish list... already have these bases covered, in duplicate in some cases.

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Rossi 92/.454
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Browning BL22
SHOTGUN: Mossberg 930 Security/Field Combo
HANDGUN: S&W 25, .45 Colt 4" barrel

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:06 am

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Remington 700 LTR 308 Winchester
RIM-FIRE RIFLE : Winchester 9422
SHOTGUN: Winchester 101, 12/76 with Winchoke
HANDGUN: Ruger GP 100 4" 357 Magnum, Stainless,

Gobblerforge · Post by **Gobblerforge** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:44 am

Winchester 1892 in 38WCF
Remington model 34 in 22lr
Remington 870 Express in 20ga.
Colt 1860 Army, maybe sheriff's model
Gobbler

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:53 am

CENTER FIRE RIFLE: 86 Win 45-90 (45-70 might be more practical)
22 RIFLE: BLR 22 (don't have this one)
SHOTGUN: Baretta SxS 12, 26" IC/Mod
HANDGUN: Colt Frontier Six Shooter, 4.75" bbl (that means it's a 44-40)

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:19 am

Center-fire rifle: my 1920's vintage model 94 take down rifle in 30-30
Rim-Fire rifle: either my 9422M in 22 mag or my Marlin TDS in 22LR(Just can't decided)
Shotgun: My custom built 12 bore side by side with rifled barrels both bores (serves as big game rifle also)
Handgun: Kimber Custom shop Stainless Pro Raptor II in 45acp with Kimber 22lr conversion kit in stainless.

alternate would be to drop the center-fire rifle and add my .54 caliber flintlock, its my preferred hunting rifle.
If the 9422 was a takedown in short barrel, I would drop the Marlin from consideration. (or if the marlin was in 22 mag I would drop the Winchester)
the shotgun would always be a side by side. I kept this one for the versatility of shooting the big game slugs which I think eventually will be the norm in the ever crowding east.
Handgun, I know I cheated a bit on this one but I can't see being without a ccw handgun or a .22lr handgun.

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:24 am

Bogie35 wrote:If you could only have 1 of each of the types below (for greatest versatility according to your needs/wants), which would you choose?

For me:

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 336C (35 Remington)
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Henry Frontier Octagon (22 Mag)
SHOTGUN: Remington 870 Wingmaster (12 Gauge)
HANDGUN: Ruger SP101 (357 Mag)

bogie

That's about what I did when so restricted.

Chas. · Post by **Chas.** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:26 am

Of the ones I have:

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 1895CB (.45-70)
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Remington 511 (bolt gun)
SHOTGUN: Remington 12ga. Wingmaster
HANDGUN: BFR (.45-70)

fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:37 am

CFR= M1A with 10 20 round mags in a BAR belt and a QD scope mount(I already have this)
RFR= 10-22 with a 3-9x 40 scope, 5 25 round mags, 1 100 round mag in an old medics bag and threaded for my suppressor(I already have this)
shotgun= Mossberg 590 with side saddle and ammo holding sling with light and ghost ring sights(I already have this)
CFH=I am torn my custom 1911 or my model 66 Don't know, but thankfully I don't forsee having to make scary decisions like only having 4, uuuuuhhhh man a shiver just ran up my spine thinking about that.

Tom

pdawg.shooter · Post by **pdawg.shooter** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:40 am

FN Mauser in 30-03
Marlin 39A
Rem 870 12ga
M1911A1

L_Kilkenny · Post by **L_Kilkenny** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:24 am

Old Savage wrote:Rem Model 7SS - 7-08
Ruger 10/22
Rem 870 20 Express
Model 24 S&W 44 Spl.

Pretty dang close and definetly workable. I keep bouncing back and forth between a 7mm-08 and a .260 but the stainless M7 is a great choice. Make my 870 a 12ga for the big birds and yotes and I'll stick with my .357 Security Six but a .44s is a fine choice.

LK

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:35 am

Savage 99 .308
Ruger 96/22
16x16/.357Max Drilling (ideally. Mine is still a 9.3x72R - easy enough to load for, but impossible to buy for)
SP101 .357

If I was still living back east, the Savage would be replaced by the .357 Rossi 92 - and might still be.

But since I don't have the 96/22 any more, I use the Rossi with catsneeze loads in its stead.

Stan in SC · Post by **Stan in SC** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:40 am

Remington Model Seven in .308WIN
.22 Marlin bolt action
12 Gauge NEF
Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 magnum

Stan in SC

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:55 am

Marlin .338ex
No rimfire, Marlin 32-20
Wingmaster 20ga,slug and ventrib barrels
Ruger Bisley .45colt.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:30 am

For where I live and what I like to hunt and shoot at:

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin XLR in .444 Marlin
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Ruger 96/22 with TruGlo holosight
SHOTGUN: Marlin 1894 in .44 Magnum using shotshells (...is that cheating?

)
HANDGUN: Ruger Redhawk in .44 Magnum

If I owned enough land for a longer shooting range,
CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Savage 10 in .308 or Springfield M1A

If I were more worried about zombie attacks,
SHOTGUN: Mossberg 500 8-shot pump or Sentinel arms Striker 12-shot

GoatGuy · Post by **GoatGuy** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:42 am

At our location and my vocation/avocation, and at this time of my life, the following are those with which we could easily manage our current situational needs. That said, my handgun choice could just as well be a 6" .357 revolver. It's just that the 1911 .45 would perhaps offer us a different dimension to the battery during these unsettled times. If all semi-auto types were ever banned/restricted three of my choices would of necessity be different.

Winchester 94 - .30-30
Ruger 10/22 - .22 lr
Remington 1100 - 12 ga.
1911-A1 - .45acp

Catshooter · Post by **Catshooter** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:06 am

Since I have been forced into these types of situations twice in my life (due to finances, or the lack thereof) these threads are very real to me.

Center fire rifle: Winchester 94 Trapper in .45 Colt. It's Armalloyed and I love it.
No rimfire for me. Round ball loads in the trapper. Or if I must, I have a nice Remington 588 (?) bolt.
Remington 870 12 gauge.
Smith & Wesson Shorty .45

Cat

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:08 am

Center Fire: Winchester Big Bore in 356 Win.
Handgun: Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Mag. It's proven to be a never fail weapon.
Rimfire: Marlin 39A in 22lr
Shotgun: Stevens 311 Double 12 Gauge.

rock-steady · Post by **rock-steady** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:27 am

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 444SS with 6x Leupold
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 39 Mountie with 4x Nikon
SHOTGUN: Browning BPS 10 Gauge
HANDGUN: Colt Delta Elite 1911 10mm

rodeo kid · Post by **rodeo kid** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:42 pm

Well, if I can have a little poetic license, I would suggest two 4-gun battery's: One traditional as if I were living way out in the boonies, and one modern for a more suburban life. As a sidenote, I have all of the below listed firearms, so I chose from current stock.

Traditional Modern

Center Fire Rifle: Marlin 1895 45-70Govt. Center Fire Rifle: Remington 700 Boone & Crockett Rimfire Rifle: Winchester 9422 .22lr .300 Win Mag & 3x9 Redfield scope
Shotgun: Pioneer Arms SXS 12Ga Rimfire Rifle: Sig-Sauer 522
Handgun: Colt Anaconda .44Mag Shotgun: Winchester 1300 Defender
Handgun: Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm

God Bless!

rodeo kid · Post by **rodeo kid** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:45 pm

Sorry, I don't know what happened, I had the traditional on the left and the modern on the right, in columns. When I hit submit it came out mixed as you see it. Hope you can figure it out.

rodeo kid · Post by **rodeo kid** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:54 pm

I'll try again:

Traditional:

Centerfire Rifle: Marlin 1895 .45-70Govt
Rimfire Rifle: Winchester 9422 .22lr
Shotgun: Pioneer Arms SxS 12Ga
Handgun: Colt Anaconda .44Mag

Modern:

Centerfire Rifle: Remington 700 Boone & Crockett .300 Win mag 3x9 Redfield scope
Rimfire Rifle: Sig-Sauer 522
Shotgun: Winchester 1300 Defender
Handgun: Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:56 pm

1903 Springfield Sporter, 30-06.
Marlin 39a '57 vintage, .22 lr
Winchester Model 20 Ga.
Custom Super Blackhawk .44 mag

jb

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:01 pm

1894 .44mag
9422 LR
SBH 4 5/8" Custom .44mag
Baikal 12ga SxS

6pt-sika · Post by **6pt-sika** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:10 pm

CF rifle - Marlin circa 1964 444 rifle

RF rifle - Winchester 1890 pump in 22 short

CF handgun - S&W 629 4" 44 MAG

shotgun - W.C Scott SxS 10 gauge 2 7/8" chambers

Now that was by the posted criteria !

By my criteria it would be ,

CF rifle's - Marlin 444 circa 1964 , Ruger #1H 416 REM MAG , Ruger #1B 264 WIN MAG and Remington Model 7 stainless synthetic 260 REM (and maybe my new Remington 700CDL fluted 257 Weatherby)

handgun - S&W 629 4" 44 MAG

shotgun's - W.C.Scott SxS 10 gauge 2 7/8" , Parker SxS GH 16 gauge 2 9/16" , W.C.Scott SxS 20 gauge 2 1/2"

2X22 · Post by **2X22** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:46 pm

Centerfire rifle--444 Marlin, 4X Leupold

Rimfire rifle--.44 Marlin Cowboy, Williams receiver sight (light load instead of rimfire)

Shotgun--20ga Ruger Red Label. Only shotgun I've had for the past 30 years

Pistol--4 5/8" Ruger Flattop

All the above taken from the safe and fondled appropriately before and after this posting....

2x22

JB · Post by JB » Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:26 pm

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Tikka Whitetail Hunter 308 Winchester. I have smaller calibers, but I've carried this one varmint hunting because it's so accurate.
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Anschutz 1710 22LR
SHOTGUN: Remington 11/87 12 gauge
HANDGUN: Ruger SP101 357 magnum. I'd prefer a bigger framed gun for all around use, but I may need the smaller gun for CCW.

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:57 pm

Center Fire: Springfield SAR48 FAL 7.62 NATO (when you absolutely, positively need to get a lot of 147 gr 30-caliber projectiles on target out to 600 yards, and wit' a quickness; 90-some countries couldn't have made a mistake picking the FAL; runner up: M1 Garand)
Rimfire: Browning BLR 22 (edges out the Marlin 1894M 22 Magnum only due to greater availability of the 22LR cartridge vs. 22 Magnum)
Shotgun: Ithaca 37 Military and Police 8-shot 12 ga (the best 12 ga pump ever made, bar none; runner up: ain't none)
Handgun: Stainless Colt Series 80 Govt Model in 1911 in 45ACP (it's more accurate than three different Colt Gold Cups that I own / have owned and has been remarkably accurate; runner up is a RIA 1911 clone for the same reasons)

Noah

L_Kilkenny · Post by **L_Kilkenny** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:15 pm

I wanna change my answer and dang it, I'm gonna!

While not giving up on any of my guns, I've come to the conclusion lately that a 12ga and a rimfire handgun are my 2 primaries. With the 12ga. I can do about anything that I "need" to do and a .22LR pistol will finish what the 12 started. Also, when hunting with a centerfire rifle I prefer to have a .22lr pistol in lieu of a centerfire.

So my list is now:

Rem M7 stainless in .260 or 7mm-08.
10/22, stainless
Winchester 1300 (lighter than an 870, just need to find a 22" Winchoke barrel for mine)
Ruger 22/45, stainless again

Now if I had to sell off everything but 4 that I own it may be a different story. The list would be this.

No centerfire rifle
10/22 stainless (just don't know which one i would keep)
TWO shotguns. My 870 slug gun and my Win 1300
.32H&R Single Six. I don't care what happens or if it's practical but it's the last handgun I own that will be sold.

LK

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:11 pm

Some questions never get old.

My MicMarlin in 30-30
A no-name 22lr that looks like it has a Sako action but can out shoot most any other 22 out there.
I have 3 shotguns but the 60 year-old Springfield 20ga sees the most use.
As for the pistol I'll break from tradition and go with my XD sub-compact in 9mm, with my trijicon sights and a steady diet of hand loads it has become an extension of my hand.

jhrosier · Post by **jhrosier** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:25 pm

Centerfire rifle: Springfield 1903A3, as issued
Rimfire rifle: CZ452 FS
Shotgun: Remington 1100 12ga, 18-1/2" cyl & 26" VR w/interchangeable chokes
Handgun: S&W 686+ .357 Mag 6"

I've had the Remington 1100 for many years. It is my only shotgun and serves all my needs with two barrels.
I've added the others in the last couple of years.
I've had the good fortune to own several hundred forearms over the past 40 years of shooting and collecting and the above choices reflect my experiences with a wide variety of choices. All of my choices were made based on quality, versatility, reliability, and accuracy. I would add that handloading allows the 30-06 and .357 to serve several functions that factory ammo would preclude.

Jack

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:26 pm

Wow ---

Centerfire rifle -- HK 91 (or a FAL variant ) and a crate of 7.62 Nato ammo -- sorry leverguns

--- if it were leverguns or nothin' though, i'd take my dad's Model 94 in .30 WCF

Rimfire rifle -- Spikes .22 LR upper on one of my AR lowers with a match trigger - a Henry levergun is the alternate due to the ability to shoot .22 Shorts also

Shotgun: Rem. 870 (an Winchester 1300 can just as easilly be substituted too)

Handgun: Smith 686 with a 6" barrel -- (honorable mention would go to any of my beloved Colts, but with the lack of gunsmiths anymore who are well-versed in a Python's inner-workings , i'd just go with a Smith-- but i wouldn't be happy

)

Rimfire handgun -- not a listed category -- but i would go with a convertible Single Six first with honorable mention to the smith 617

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:32 pm

For a centerfire rifle, I'd use a Springfield sporter, Mauser sporter, or Ruger M-77 in '06. I'm having my 35 Whelen Ruger made into a switch barrel, so it would be my first choice, 35 Whelen/30-06.

Rimfire rifle, Marlin 39, tho I'd as soon swap it for a Smith K-22 as far as practical use is concerned.

Shotgun, I've never had much use for a shotgun, I'd gladly trade a shotgun (or a whole pile of them) for a 94 carbine or an 86 carbine.

Handgun, Smith 29, 4", or Ruger 45 Colt Blackhawk

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:35 pm

CENTER-FIRE RIFLE: Remington 700 LTR in 308
RIM-FIRE RIFLE: Marlin 39A with Foolproof rear sight
SHOTGUN: Remington 870 Wingmaster (12 Gauge)
HANDGUN: Glock 19

gak · Post by **gak** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:00 pm

Centerfire; Pre 64 Win 94 .30-30 - I appreciate that shots past 125 or so strongly suggest a scoped/longer range capability, but the good ol' .30-30 can always be found on shelves and it's a proven, capable cartridge and classic, handy platform within "regular" distance needs. So, IF faced with a buy-new 4 gun-only battery, my choice might be an early USRAC/pre safety AE or Marlin 336 for the added "effective" reach, begudgingly!
Honorable mention for Zombies coming centerfire: the new Ruger Mini 30 "Tactical" looks promising.

Rimfire: my heart says my Win 69A bolt, ca 1959. Zombie brain says the 10-22.

Shotgun: Ithaca 37 12 (or my current 16) ga. The Remington's great, just like the good ol' Ithaca better.

Handgun: Pre lock S&W 65LS (Lady Smith) 3" .357. Best K IMO. IF faced with a buying-new 4 Gun-only battery, maybe "upgrade" to a Pre lock 686+ 3". I viscerally like the Ks better, and the L's are not quite as carryable, but that extra round and enhanced 125 gr capability would possibly make up for its demerits.

Honorable mention: to be fair, this needs to be changed to 5 Gun Battery

allowing for a Centerfire and Rimfire Handgun split! In which case, add a .22/Convertible Single Six.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:30 pm

Rem 721 300 H&H 4x leupold
henry 22 mag
870 12 ga
S&W 686 357
if i had to cull this is what id keep

RustyJr · Post by **RustyJr** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:45 pm

CFR- Bushmaster AR15A2
RFR- Marlin81TS with 3-9 Bushnell scope
Shotgun- Remington 870 Express 3.5" 12 GA
CFH-Glock 23 40S&W

If I could, Id swap the Shotgun for my Remington 700 Varmint Synthetic in 308. The reason for going with the AR over the 700 initially is that 223 is legal for deer here in FL. Ranges also tend to be relatively close. 100 yards is a long shot. If I couldnt swap the shotty for the 700 Id put a 4x scope on the AR.

loader · Post by **loader** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:49 pm

Centerfire : Marlin 336 .30-30
Rimfire: Henry H101 .22 lr
Shotgun : Remington 870 Express 12 Guage 21" vent rib barrel w/ Remchoke so it is good for defense & hunting
Handgun: Hi-Standard Sentinel R-103 2" .22 lr

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:44 pm

I seen these threads before, and they are always fun, but darn it, I have a hard time choosing.

The shot is easy, If I can have only one, the I will take a Belgium made Browning Light Twelve, A5 in 12ga.

Centerfire rifle, I recond it's my old Browning BLR steel frame in .308 win.

Rimfire, a hard choice, but I guess my Winchester 94/22mag, even though it's a lot more expensive to shoot.

Pistol, man now this is tough. I guess it will be my Wilson Combat 5 inch 1911 with Bomar style adjustible sights, but I hate to give up having a good .22 rimfire like my Smith and Wesson model 17-2 with a 6 inch barrel, or my 4 inch barreled 44mag N-Frame, not mention a whole bunch of in-between guns.

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:14 am

Winchester M-71/348
Ruger 10/22 22LR
Winchester M-12/12Ga
Ruger SB 44Mag

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:00 am

lastmohecken why don't you get a .22lr conversion for that .45, then you can have both in one.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:39 am

rjohns94 wrote:lastmohecken why don't you get a .22lr conversion for that .45, then you can have both in one.

+1

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:40 pm

Marlin 336 in 30-30
Ruger 10/22
S&W 19
and a sleeper that will shock a few, JC HIGGINS 583 bolt action 12 ga, I like it even better than my 870