what to carry

[Talon]

Thank's for the suggestions everyone it's really helped.What i've decided is to keep one of the 12's as my main carry along with 100cartridges and keep the bow slung on my back.The shotgun wins out on reloading speed effectivness and intimidation factor if i should need it.
the crossbow though bulky has too many good points going for it to leave so i'll have to deal with the extra weight.
My girlfriend carries the 20,it's more compact and lighter and she could carry more cartridges.If the shtf cutting it down to the forend would make it even more compact but it would sacrafice range,still it's something i hadn't thought of doing and i can see the usefulness,also the saved weight means she could carry more cartridges.

The extra 12 gauge i plan on cacheing with extra ammo.I have an allotment so im going to make a box large enough to store the gun and 1000 cartridges.If thing's do turn pear shaped i should have enough time to hide it away and hopefuly be able to return if i need it.
I'll have to adjust the rest of my kit (i need a better backpack anyway)