5 BEST Calibers To Stockpile For The End Of The World!

Published on October 29, 2025
Duration: 9:45

This video identifies the top five calibers for survival scenarios, emphasizing versatility and ammunition availability. The instructor highlights .22 LR for its portability and abundance, .223/5.56 for its effectiveness and commonality in AR platforms, 12 gauge for its diverse ammunition types, .357 Magnum/.38 Special for revolver utility, and 9mm for its global prevalence in handguns and pistol-caliber carbines.

Quick Summary

The top 5 survival calibers for stockpiling are .22 LR, .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO, 12 gauge, .357 Magnum/.38 Special, and 9mm Luger. These calibers are chosen for their ammunition availability, versatility in different firearm platforms, and effectiveness for hunting, self-defense, and general survival scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Best Survival Caliber
  2. 00:12Top 5 Survival Calibers Rationale
  3. 00:34Example: .30-30 Survival Caliber
  4. 01:33Number 1: .22 LR Survival Caliber
  5. 01:50.22 LR Firearm Example: CZ 452 Ultralux
  6. 02:49Number 2: .223 / 5.56 Survival Caliber
  7. 03:39Versatility of .223/5.56 Firearms
  8. 04:18Number 3: 12 Gauge Survival Caliber
  9. 04:37Versatility of 12 Gauge Ammunition
  10. 05:09Durable Shotgun Types
  11. 05:45Number 4: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
  12. 06:01Benefits of Revolvers for Survival
  13. 06:57.38 Special as a Survival Round
  14. 07:27Number 5: 9mm Survival Caliber
  15. 07:349mm Handgun and Rifle Options
  16. 08:18Significance of NATO Cartridges
  17. 08:28Conclusion: Top 5 Survival Calibers
  18. 08:44Support the Channel: Patreon
  19. 09:02Prayer Requests & Channel Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top 5 calibers recommended for survival stockpiling?

The top 5 survival calibers recommended are .22 LR for its extreme ammo portability, .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO for their balance of power and commonality, 12 gauge for its versatile ammunition types, .357 Magnum/.38 Special for reliable revolvers, and 9mm Luger for its global prevalence in handguns and carbines.

Why is .22 LR considered a top survival caliber?

.22 LR is highly valued for survival due to the incredible portability of its ammunition; thousands of rounds can be easily carried, making it ideal for extended situations where ammo resupply is impossible.

What makes 12 gauge a versatile survival caliber?

12 gauge offers exceptional versatility because it can fire a wide array of ammunition types, including birdshot for small game, buckshot for larger game, and slugs for deer, as well as being effective for self-defense against various threats.

Should I stockpile .357 Magnum or .38 Special for survival?

Both .357 Magnum and .38 Special are excellent choices for survival, especially if you own a revolver, as most .357 Magnum revolvers can also fire .38 Special. This combination offers strong defensive and hunting capabilities.

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