+- Survival UK Forums (http://forum.survivaluk.net)
+-- Forum: Discussion Area (http://forum.survivaluk.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=13)
+--- Forum: An Open Box (http://forum.survivaluk.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=78)
+--- Thread: Taking a weapon when you bug out? (/showthread.php?tid=2501)
Taking a weapon when you bug out? - Paul - 29 August 2012
Bugging Out on foot?
Ever considered how much weight you'll be carrying on top of your BOB? Here's a few "Approximate weight" examples for you.
Rifles?
L129A1 (Sharpshooter), 20 rounds = 5kg
7.62 x 55 mm 100 rounds= 3.4 Kgs
Total 8.4 kg
SA80 A2 + SUSAT full mag 30 rounds = 5 kg
5.56 x 45 mm 100 rounds= 1.6 Kgs
Total 6.6 kg
M4 with a full mag 30 rounds = 3.1 kgs
5.56 x 45 mm 100 rounds= 1.6 Kgs
Total 4.7kg
Hows about an air rifle?
Heavy HW35 Spring-piston air rifle = 4 kgs
500 (20gn) .22 pellets = 0.7 kg(ish)
Total 4.7kg
Standard Type 9mm Pistol?
Sig 228 full mag 13 rounds = 0.8(ish)kg
9.00 x 19 mm 100 rounds= 1.9 kgs
Total 2.7kg
What about a little air pistol?
Crossman 1377 (Pnumatic) 1 kg(ish)
500 .177 (4.5gn) pellets = 0.2 kg(ish)
Total 1.2kg
HW35 .22 spring piston pistol 1.1 kg
500 (20gn) .22 pellets = 0.7 kg(ish)
Total 1.8 kg
Or, if you'd rather take a bow?
Average re-curve bow = 1.2 kg
20 field Arrows (230gr) = 0.3 kg(ish)
Total 1.5kg
A crossbow?
Excaliber 175lb XBow = 2.6(ish) kg
20 Bolts = 0.45 kg
Total 3kg
Slingshot?
My generic Powershot + spare band = 0.140kg
100 3/8 steel shot = .35kg
Total 0.5kg
Machete / Kukri?
Total 0.8-1.0 kg
Anyone's back aching yet?
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - Tigs - 29 August 2012
never thought about the weight before but then again would you want to bug out with out one in a real SHTF situation?
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - NorthernRaider - 29 August 2012
Flipping good post, Kudos to you Paul that should get our community thinking a bit ( esp if they have busted their backs like moi)
My on foot bugging out kit would prolly involve a Compound Bow, 25 arrows, quiver, A pistol or carbine crossbow 20 bolts ( modified to Nemesis Spec) and my knife. Plus binos or spotting scope.
Wife and child both carrying compound bows, 25 arrows, quiver and large lock knives.
(29 August 2012, 12:47)Tigs Wrote: never thought about the weight before but then again would you want to bug out with out one in a real SHTF situation?
I blooming well would, It may not be exposed or openly carried to begin with but I would not Bug Out if TSHTF without the defensive / security element of my kit.
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - bigpaul - 29 August 2012
i dont know if you would want to bug out(esp. from a city) and HAVING to fire a gun at someone...this would give your position/area away, maybe better to carry a rifle in a gun slip or on a sling and use a bow and arrows to clear the way...much quieter.
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - Paul - 29 August 2012
Darn it!
Forgot the shot gunners amongst us.
Sorry guys and girls.
So, Basic Remington pump or a 'standard' over/under = 3.6 kg (ish)
100 average weighted 12g shotgun shells = 3 kg
Total 6.6 kg
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - NorthernRaider - 29 August 2012
Erm you forgot Phasers and tin foil hats for the NWO conspiracists
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - Barneyboy - 29 August 2012
(29 August 2012, 18:02)NorthernRaider Wrote: Erm you forgot Phasers and tin foil hats for the NWO conspiracists
hey less of the tin foil hats NR
RE: Taking a weapon when you bug out? - NorthernRaider - 29 August 2012
(29 August 2012, 18:04)Barneyboy Wrote:(29 August 2012, 18:02)NorthernRaider Wrote: Erm you forgot Phasers and tin foil hats for the NWO conspiracists
hey less of the tin foil hats NR
Ok point taken, now stop waving that Light Sabre at me