Don’t trust your life to overpriced tacticool junk. In this countdown, we reveal the Top 10 best survival rifles under $400 — real-world workhorses that run dirty, fire wet, and won’t let you down when it matters most. From ultra-compact takedown .22s to long-range bolt actions and budget pistol-caliber carbines, we’ve got the ultimate list for preppers, off-grid adventurers, and anyone preparing for the unknown.
Whether you're bugging out, hunting, defending your homestead, or teaching new shooters — these rifles actually work when the grid fails.
All under $300. All tested in tough conditions. All worthy of a spot in your kit.
Featuring: What makes a REAL survival rifle? Henry AR-7 Ruger 10/22 Takedown Chiappa Little Badger Savage Axis II XP Hi-Point 995TS KelTec Sub2000 Rossi RS22 Marlin XT-22 Mossberg 702 Plinkster Stevens Model 301 Final thoughts
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