I'm currently in the market for a good bug out rifle and am looking at an M1 Carbine or maybe a commercial reproduction. It's lightweight and reliable. With modern ammunition the .30 carbine round is quite effective. I am deffinately interested in the fact that it was used by our nations military for 3 wars. World War II, Korea, and some in Vietnam as well. Loaded with Winchester or Remington 110grain softpointr or Cor-Bon DPX 110grain hollowpoints the round is effective for personal defense as well as hunting of deer and similar ungulates.
Combined with a good combat knife and a good pack such as the Sling by Phenix Gear that is equipped with bug-out supplies this would make an ideal combination.
