Ok, so i've been trying to come up with an idea for a while now. Wife and I are really big into camping / hiking and we are always armed when in the woods. At least handguns with each of us pretty much at all times (even on our own property). I recently got my pilot's certificate and we're in the process of building our first airplane, and one of the things we plan on doing is airplane camping as well as taking alot of little day trips in it. So here is my thought, I would really like to have a survival rifle in the airplane but weight is a SERIOUS issue (more so than typical lightweight hiking / backpacking).
Anyways, I'm thinking to start off with, it will be a .22lr rifle because the ammo is so light. I can bring a fair amount of it without serious weight / balance impact. I'm fine with a single shot or bolt action, as its not going to be a "combat" or defensive rifle. While I would like an optic on it, again, weight is an issue and I'm fine with iron sights if they are half way decent. Doesn't have to be a long range precision 22, but good accuracy is important of course, cause if you can't hit anything, there really isn't a point right? And a fairly small footprint is preferable since our plane isn't huge (folding or take down would be preferable).
So far, I've only had a few rifles that I've kind of looked at. I own a Henry AR-7 but not really a huge fan (though if it becomes the best option, it will fit the bill). Of course, it helps that I already own one that works fairly well.
Another that I've looked at is the Chiappa Little Badger in .22lr as well. Single shot, break action, and has a little rail for maybe mounting a small red dot or even maybe a low power optic. Also, it is relatively cheap. It looks promising but I've never had any experience with one, not sure if they are any good / durable? At 2.9 pounds of weight, its not bad in that category either.
I've also been looking at the "Pack Rifle" from Mountain View Arms. I'm really interested in this one I think, but while I've at least heard of the Little Badger, I've never heard of this one till recently. However, this one comes in at 15 freaking ounces...still gives the option to mount a small low power scope to it, and is still single shot / break action. Not sure what to think of, but you can also get a "fishing rod kit" that becomes part of the rifle...
Anyone have other thoughts or ideas?
Anyways, I'm thinking to start off with, it will be a .22lr rifle because the ammo is so light. I can bring a fair amount of it without serious weight / balance impact. I'm fine with a single shot or bolt action, as its not going to be a "combat" or defensive rifle. While I would like an optic on it, again, weight is an issue and I'm fine with iron sights if they are half way decent. Doesn't have to be a long range precision 22, but good accuracy is important of course, cause if you can't hit anything, there really isn't a point right? And a fairly small footprint is preferable since our plane isn't huge (folding or take down would be preferable).
So far, I've only had a few rifles that I've kind of looked at. I own a Henry AR-7 but not really a huge fan (though if it becomes the best option, it will fit the bill). Of course, it helps that I already own one that works fairly well.
Another that I've looked at is the Chiappa Little Badger in .22lr as well. Single shot, break action, and has a little rail for maybe mounting a small red dot or even maybe a low power optic. Also, it is relatively cheap. It looks promising but I've never had any experience with one, not sure if they are any good / durable? At 2.9 pounds of weight, its not bad in that category either.
I've also been looking at the "Pack Rifle" from Mountain View Arms. I'm really interested in this one I think, but while I've at least heard of the Little Badger, I've never heard of this one till recently. However, this one comes in at 15 freaking ounces...still gives the option to mount a small low power scope to it, and is still single shot / break action. Not sure what to think of, but you can also get a "fishing rod kit" that becomes part of the rifle...
Anyone have other thoughts or ideas?