Top 10 Survival Rifles Under $300 (That Actually Work)

Think you need a $2,000 tactical AR to survive? Think again. When the grid fails, 99% of those flashy "tacticool" guns are useless. We're cutting through the noise to show you the 10 most underrated, affordable, and reliable survival rifles—many under $300—that could literally save your life.

These aren't safe queens. They're built to run dirty, fire wet, and keep you alive when everything goes sideways. In this documentary, we cover the Top 10 budget workhorses, including the legendary Henry AR-7, the versatile Ruger 10/22 Takedown, the minimalist Chiappa Little Badger, and the unkillable Stevens 301 single-shot.

Before you overspend on the wrong gear, watch this.

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📖 Chapter Time Summary (4 Parts)
Part 1: The Survival Mindset (Intro) Why 99% of modern "tactical" rifles fail the survival test. We cut through the noise to define the four key traits of a true survival rifle: Reliability, Simplicity, Affordability, and Versatility.

Part 2: The .22 LR Packables (Rifles 10-8) We dive into the minimalist masters. From the legendary Henry AR-7 that floats, to the infinitely modular Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and the ultra-light, post-apocalyptic Chiappa Little Badger.

Part 3: The Caliber Debate: Power & Portability (Rifles 7-5) Moving up in caliber, we look at the budget bolt-action powerhouse (Savage Axis II), the controversial-but-reliable PCC (Hi-Point 995TS), and the ingenious folding truck gun (Kel-Tec Sub-2000).

Part 4: The Ultimate Budget Heroes & Conclusion (Rifles 4-1) We reveal the absolute best "bang for your buck" rifles, including the Rossi RS22, Marlin XT-22, and Mossberg 702. Finally, we unveil the #1 most underrated survival firearm and the final truth: Simplicity always wins.

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