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adstage = '2'; google_ad_client = 'pub-1607124478120364'; google_ad_output = 'js'; google_ad_channel = '5541773889+8761738140+0956492480+1461222728'; google_max_num_ads = '4'; google_skip = google_adnum; google_feedback = 'on'; google_ad_type = 'text'; google_image_size = '300x250'; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> <p>Takedown rifles that can be broken down for easy transport and storage fit the bill nicely for hunting trips, as they don't add a lot of weight or take up a lot of space in a backpack. A fishing rod to provide a more tranquil way of rustling up some dinner is another item likely to find its way into said backpack on such expeditions. But why take up space with two separate items when one will do the job? That's where the Pack-Rifle comes in with its ability to covert from a rifle to a fishing rod.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/picture/148484/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/pack-rifle-0.jpg" title="The Pack-Rifle functioning as a fishing rod" alt="The Pack-Rifle functioning as a fishing rod"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/picture/148485/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/pack-rifle-1.jpg" title="The Pack-Rifle breaks down into two pieces for easy carrying" alt="The Pack-Rifle breaks down into two pieces for easy carrying"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/picture/148487/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/pack-rifle-3.jpg" title="The Pack-Rifle on the way to becoming a fishing rod" alt="The Pack-Rifle on the way to becoming a fishing rod"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/picture/148488/" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/pack-rifle-4.jpg" title="The Pack-Rifle in fishing rod mode" alt="The Pack-Rifle in fishing rod mode"/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/picture/148484/" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>Made by Utah-based Mountain View Machine & Welding, Inc., the Pack-Rifle is a lightweight, weather resistant, single shot, .22 caliber takedown rifle machined from high strength aluminum with a button rifled barrel consisting of a Cro-Moly liner and carbon fiber composite outer. Carbon fiber is also used for the rifle's butt stock tube and most of the unit's wear parts and fasteners are constructed of stainless steel.</p> <p>Its makers claim the rifle's construction makes it the lightest rifle going around, weighing in at just 15.5 oz (439.4 g). They also say the Pack-Rifle can be broken down into two pieces without tools in less than two seconds, reducing its length from 33-inches (84 cm) to a more backpack-friendly 17 inches (43 cm). It can also be reassembled just as fast. When converting to a fishing rod, the barrel is removed and the butt stock tube extends to form the rod while a reel is attached to the handle.</p> <p><div style="width: 530px; height: 375px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/picture/148484/" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/pack-rifle-0.jpg" width="530"/></a></div></p> <p>The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321/http://www.packrifle.com/" target="_blank">Pack-Rifle</a> retails for US$425 and can also be fitted with optional adjustable peep sights, which cost extra. The company is also considering producing the Pack-Rifle in another caliber if the .22 caliber model is successful.</p> <p>Source: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321/http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/11/04/the-1-pound-pack-rifle-and-fishing-pole/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheFirearmBlog+%28The+Firearm+Blog%29" target="_blank">The Firearm Blog</a></p> <!-- INTEL BANNER --> <div id="bottom_unit"> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"><!-- adstage = '2'; google_ad_client = 'pub-1607124478120364'; google_ad_output = 'js'; google_ad_channel = '5541773889+7414841517'; google_max_num_ads = '1'; google_skip = google_adnum; google_feedback = 'on'; google_ad_type = 'text'; google_image_size = '300x250'; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> </div> </div> <!-- Share this Article --> <span class="title">Share</span> <div id="article_share" class="dotsontop"> <div class="pw_widget pw_copypaste_false pw_size_24 pw_counter_false"> <a class="pw_googleplus"></a> <a class="pw_facebook"></a> <a class="pw_twitter"></a> <a class="pw_stumble_upon"></a> <a class="pw_title" style="display:none"></a> <a class="pw_url" style="display:none">http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/</a> </div> <script src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321js_/http://i.po.st/share/script/post-widget.js#publisherKey=gizmagcom1096" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script> <fb:like href="http://www.gizmag.com/pack-rifle/20581/" send="false" width="450" show_faces="false" font="" id="facebook_like"></fb:like><script type="text/javascript">_ga.trackFacebook();</script> </div> <!-- Polls --> <!-- Tags --> <div id="tags"> <span class="title">Tags</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li>» <a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/camping/" rel="tag">Camping</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/hunting/" rel="tag">Hunting</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20120204200321/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/weapons/" rel="tag">Weapons</a></li> <li class="clear_both"></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="bing_unit"><!-- bing_unit --></div> <!-- Comments --> <span class="title" id="comments">User Comments (5)</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="comment_dots"> <div id="comment-92689" class="a_comment"> <p>With this we can finally have an end to the classic "the fish was this big" stories! </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Spike Elex</span> <span class="date">- November 22, 2011 @ 07:32 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-92770" class="a_comment"> <p>Perfect gag gift idea for the outdoors type! </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Carlos Grados</span> <span class="date">- November 23, 2011 @ 05:17 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-92830" class="a_comment"> <p>This could be a great product for a Saturday Night Live skit! </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120204200321im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">donwine</span> <span class="date">- November 23, 2011 @ 09:51 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-92899" class="a_comment"> <p>Will it blend? </p> <p></p> <p>If you cant land the fish, and kill it with a .22 you should not be going after it with this device. 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