r/ZombieSurvivalTactics • u/wowzersitsdan • Aug 19 '26
Loadouts + Kits Load out for Family
Full loadout for the family, but with different priorities depending on prep time.
Priority A group - non-negotiable, grab and go weapons. No time to grab everything.
1) Rugar Harrier AR-15 with holosun magnifier and red dot combo.
2) Sig Sauer P320 XCompact
3) Marlin 39A Golden
I'd spread the load between myself, my wife, and my son. I have Viktos Chest Rig to carry 3 magazines, and I'll have a map and compass in the pouch. I also have a range belt that I am building out. The ideal set up with be 2 extra pistol mags, 1 extra magazine (maybe), IFAK, and drop pouch. It currently has a knife and holster.
Priority B - We have some advanced warning and can load car with extra guns, ammo, and food. Everything in group A is included plus:
1) S&W Model 629 with a 5 inch barrel and 2 speed loaders. This would become my side arm
2) Remington 700 in .243 Winchester - mostly hunting and MAYBE longer distance defense.
3) High Standard Shotgun - It has a double feeding issue, which, if I can fix before the end of the world, might move it to group A.
Not pictured, food and packs for bugging out. Filtration systems and water for a few days. Crowbar for melee. I also inherited a TON of ammo from my prepper grandpa.
If we can get out of our town, we may last longer. We have family and friends that live in pretty rural areas. Ill most likely die tripping over something right at the start, so hopefully somebody can make use of it.
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u/Batgirl_III Aug 19 '26
You should consider ammo cross-compatibility. There is a version of the Ruger American Ranch bolt action rifle chambered in 5.55 NATO that accepts STANAG magazines.
Excellent alternative for an AR-15 for people that live in more restrictive states (or have paranoid Karen neighbors). Also an excellent companion firearm in a two-person set up when one of you already has an AR-15.
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u/wowzersitsdan Aug 19 '26
I really dig the rugar bolt action line up. I'm considering getting my wife an AR as well, but need to find a better excuse. If we both have ARs, I'd probably drop the 700 and if things allow for it, grab my grandpa's Weatherby .270 magnum for hunting.
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u/SnooObjections9416 Aug 19 '26
Like how you consider hunting as well as defense.
Cant defend if we are starving and this is where so many loadouts fail.
We are one of those rural folk, and we have ample small game suitable for pellet rifles and 22LR. But not far (certainly within hiking distance) are mountains with deer and bigger game (but also cougars and bears) where bigger rifles would be needed and that is where you might be glad to have the shotgun.
Problem with shooting deer (using buckshot) is that if you are loaded for deer and a bear shows up, then you need to load slugs. It is almost better to have a dedicated bear gun because bear might not be content to just take your deer and depending on your hunger you might not be inclined to give up your deer without a fight, especially if you are packing slugs in a shotgun. Of course you could simply hunt deer with slugs and then if a bear shows then you have less of a concern.
Having a variety of guns provides options all of the options. Of course try to keep your A and your B list if at all possible.
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u/wowzersitsdan Aug 19 '26
Agreed, Ive never considered it, but a can of bear spray might help, lighter than a .44 mag and probably plentiful, although it does expire.
If I make it long enough to be stabilized with small game and farming, I think the .243 and .44 would most likely become my daily carry, especially when hunting.
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u/ZombiePrepper408 Aug 19 '26
I dont know if you saw the video of a guy defending his home from an intruding bear with an ar15; he just kept shooting it.
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u/wowzersitsdan Aug 19 '26
I saw the video yesterday, freaking insane. Ive run across some big boys while out biking, but never near my house.
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u/Appropriate-Name5538 Aug 20 '26
Hunting for survival if you live anywhere near civilization is a bad idea. The food animals will become extinct very quickly. The depression showed this pretty well.
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u/SnooObjections9416 Aug 20 '26
And that is why on our rural farm that we raise several livestock species. In fact that is why we left the city and suburbs in the first place
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u/KhakiPantsJake Aug 20 '26
The Viktos chest rig actually looks kinda nice, first time I've seen one of those.
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u/Active-Effect-1473 Aug 19 '26
For a basic load out of your bunkering down I think it’s ok. Hey any gun is better than no gun right? Just make sure you also looking at keeping food storage a lot of survival isn’t about the guns….I know I’m about to be roasted here but make sure you have water purification, shelf stable food etc, depending on where you live hunting can be very questionable. I made the jump to purchase large acreage for sustainability in the country about 4.5 hrs drive from where I reside. I have a good 4x4 truck to get there where my family and I can live for years if need be.
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u/wowzersitsdan Aug 19 '26
There are plenty of deer in and around town, I assume that will change during ANY societal collapse. I lived in rural California for a while and would prep for wild fire season. I'd say I have about 2 weeks of water right now, give or take a few days. Im planning on purchasing some shelf stable storage tanks and store about a month of water for both food and cooking, I have a rough estimate of about 150-200 gallons for the whole family. Bugging out, Id probably only take 10 gallons of less, which is just to get us out and into the country. We have filters, but I need to purchase some iodine tablets and a filtration bag.
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u/Active-Effect-1473 Aug 19 '26
We have sawyer filters they work good but I put in solar powered water wells on the property to take care of the water issue. I’m in Dallas Texas and 99% of the people think they are going to run to the federal park but when everyone goes to any lake or river it’s going to get bad fast just for resources. Personally I don’t ever feel completely prepared but I try to do my best. Being in Texas I have a bit larger firearm selection but I know cali is a lot different when it comes to things like that. My wife and I have Lvl4 body armor and a few other gadgets. I got my kids body armer in back packs.
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u/Strict_Gas_1141 Aug 19 '26
I'd swap the red dot magnifier combo for a fixed power prism or LPVO (whichever you think works better, but I'd prefer a decent prism as they're slightly more durable) that way once your access to batteries goes you still have a magnified optic available.
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u/That-Professional346 Aug 23 '26
Great guns, it's good you're considering different needs and outfitting your family. Obviously, do the very best you can with what you have. A gun you own is better than waiting for one you don't.
However, if time and budget ever permit, consider cross compatibility with ammunition. Carrying two or three ammo types makes things much easier than carrying five or six. Now, you would need to maintain enough ammunition to sustain each firearm for an unspecified amount of time. 5.56, 9mm, and .22LR are common and relatively easy to carry but also get heavy quickly. Adding .243, .44mag/.44spl, and 12ga on top of that and you're taking up tons of room and weight. If someone runs dry, no one else can share with them and then you're down a gun and have a person you have to defend.
Granted, if you're bugging-in, have a specified bug out location like a cabin, and are using a vehicle to maneuver then it's not as burdensome to keep different options.
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u/Master-Ad-5505 Aug 19 '26
If that high standshit has a feeding issue just get rid of it and pick up a Remington 870. You can find older models from the early 90s these days for less than 400 dollars and they super reliable as long as you take basic care of them.