Post by: magnanimous_j on January 22, 2018, 11:57:13 AM
I've been looking at these Chiappa Double Badgers as a pest whacker and grouse getter. Anyone have any experience with them? I don't expect a $300 gun to be an heirloom piece, but if anyone has any input on the quality and accuracy of these, I'd really appreciate it. I'm leaning toward the .22lr/20 gauge setup. I would likely add a low power scope or red dot.
I did read a report about a couple of them causing unintended misfires of the .22 barrel when the breech was snapped shut, but those are 4 years old.
Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 12:09:40 PM
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Post by: magnanimous_j on January 22, 2018, 01:16:31 PM
No experience with this brand, but love my savage 24f 22lr 20gauge.
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Those are out of production, aren't they? Otherwise I would just buy one of those. I don't any more convincing about how awesome Savages are.
Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 01:20:47 PM
So far the Savage model 42 is only available in 22lr/22mag& 410. They are ugly as sin also. I belive Remington was importing Bakail that made double guns as well.No experience with this brand, but love my savage 24f 22lr 20gauge.
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Those are out of production, aren't they? Otherwise I would just buy one of those. I don't any more convincing about how awesome Savages are.
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Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 01:23:50 PM
I am surprised a manufacture has not produced a combo gun in 223 12ga. I would have to buy it just to take coyote calling.
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Post by: KFhunter on January 22, 2018, 01:26:11 PM
Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 01:28:20 PM
You can get a .243 / 12 GAFrom whom?
I really like the 223 because I already have one, and ammo is plentiful and cheep. 243 may be doable, especially since you could hunt bear with it also.
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Post by: KFhunter on January 22, 2018, 01:35:24 PM
discontinued I guess :sry:
Post by: Curly on January 22, 2018, 01:37:24 PM
Savage 24's can be found.......
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/740821248
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739855874
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/740824407
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/739893727
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/735516696
Post by: Hilltop123 on January 22, 2018, 01:38:55 PM
Just throwing this out there.
Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 01:46:28 PM
The 30,30 12 gauge looks pretty good for a west side yote gun not to mention it's ability to kill everything else with iron sights.
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Post by: Russ McDonald on January 22, 2018, 02:01:20 PM
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Post by: AWS on January 22, 2018, 02:05:50 PM
If they made one in 22H, (having a rim on the brass saves a lot of money on producing the extractor) I'd buy one right away.
I only looked at the 20ga version
They are listed at 6.9 LBS for the 20ga version
There are quite a few used 222Rem/12ga out there in the $600-$800 range in Tikkas and Valmets
I shoot a 22 Savage Highpower/12ga Made by BRNO and a 5.6x50R Mag/12ga by Bernardelli. Both are sub-MOA guns and very well regulated.
Post by: magnanimous_j on January 22, 2018, 02:28:22 PM
They aren't light. It must go a easy 10lbs.
Really? The website claims it weighs 5.8lbs.
They are listed at 6.9 LBS for the 20ga version
How you think it handled? One of the reasons I wanted it was I thought it would be more pleasant to lug around all day than my 28" 870 express 12gauge.You can get a .243 / 12 GA
That could be a really cool setup, but its way outside the scope of what I'm trying to do. I want an easy handling carry-along gun for grouse and rabbits and whatnot.
Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 03:08:17 PM
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Post by: Holg3107 on January 22, 2018, 04:13:33 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on January 22, 2018, 04:19:40 PM
I have a Springfield M6 Scout in 22lr./.410. May be the best rabbit / grouse gun ive ever had for its purpose. I paid $150 new in 2004. Just checked gun broker, they must have stopped manufacturing them or something as they seem to be going for $600 plus now...
I don't know what it is about combo guns. There always seems to be a lot of interest in them, but no one manufactures them for very long
Post by: kselkhunter on January 22, 2018, 04:25:06 PM
Post by: Special T on January 22, 2018, 04:26:16 PM
I know, and they seem to always pick the 22lr/mag 410 as thier rollout.I have a Springfield M6 Scout in 22lr./.410. May be the best rabbit / grouse gun ive ever had for its purpose. I paid $150 new in 2004. Just checked gun broker, they must have stopped manufacturing them or something as they seem to be going for $600 plus now...
I don't know what it is about combo guns. There always seems to be a lot of interest in them, but no one manufactures them for very long
One would think that something new like the 17wsm or 223, with 20 or 12 gauge would be a good start. And then the 22lr/mag with the 20 for all the rabbit, grouse quail guys, especially since you could go 3" for a 20 with some kick.
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