Post by: magnanimous_j on March 23, 2018, 05:20:43 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 23, 2018, 06:40:04 PM
How much OTD? Have you owned a Savage 24, and how does it compare?
Post by: Special T on March 23, 2018, 07:35:25 PM
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Post by: Alchase on March 23, 2018, 08:25:04 PM
Great grouse gun if it shoots straight, if not I would put it up on the wall with the breach open.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 23, 2018, 08:54:52 PM
Post by: Special T on March 24, 2018, 09:11:25 AM
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Post by: magnanimous_j on March 24, 2018, 09:16:39 AM
How much OTD? Have you owned a Savage 24, and how does it compare?
Out the door, $430. I haven't handled the savage. I was considering the 42, but it only had a .410 option.
22lr 20 gauge? How do you like the ghost ring with fiber sites?
yes, 22lr over 20 gauge. I haven't shot it yet, but the sights seem nice. I think the earlier versions were plastic, but these are metal. It's not a precision rifle by any means. The stock is really skinny and you can't get a cheek weld with it and still look down the sights straight. It's a pointing gun for sure.
This was easily the filthiest gun I've ever taken delivery on. The bluing needs to be touched up in places, the lever is pretty badly tarnished and the whole thing was covered in saw dust. My biggest complaint is the action is REALLY stiff. In the field, my concern is trying to open it after shooting the top barrel and fighting with the gun to open when there is a live shotgun round in the bottom and the trigger snags on my coat. Diligently engaging the safety is going to be a top priority. The lever is the weakest point on the gun and I can see accidentally bending it or snapping it off altogether. There is also no click or way to indicate that the gun is fully closed
On the plus side, the gun is very solid. There is nothing flimsy or cheap feeling about it. with the safety engaged, you can shake it rapidly and there is no rattles at all. It's a stout little gun and it points really well. For the price, the stock is obviously not some rare African hardwood or anything, but the stock is smooth and there are no scratches or pits. The fit and finish is also better than expected.
The biggest surprise is how good the triggers are. No creep and very predictable. They are honestly far better than the one on my 10/22.
I like it!
Great grouse gun if it shoots straight,
That's exactly what I got it for. I'm not expecting a 500 yard shooter out of it, but if it's accurate enough for hunting, it should be a really great gun.
Post by: jasnt on March 24, 2018, 09:24:38 AM
Post by: Special T on March 24, 2018, 09:35:32 AM
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Post by: magnanimous_j on March 24, 2018, 09:41:12 AM
Wonder if it will smooth up with use.
Other reviews I've read said that it does, but since it came in such rough shape, I'm betting a little oil will make a big difference.
please do a follow up after you have had a chance to put it through some shooting.
For sure. I can't wait to put it through its paces.
Post by: Bullkllr on March 24, 2018, 10:44:17 AM
Post by: Special T on March 24, 2018, 01:13:55 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on March 24, 2018, 07:14:30 PM
What kind of choke tube does it come with?
No idea. the 6 page, 10 language manual was written before the 20gauge option was available :chuckle: :chuckle: (I am serious though)
are aftermarket ones compatible with it?
It unscrews like any other choke, so I assume there are other ones to buy. Whether they are universal sizes or not, I don't know.
Post by: GBoyd on March 25, 2018, 09:46:41 AM
When you take it shooting, I'd be interested to hear your effective range with the rifle. Also, how does your wingshooting compare with a dedicated shotgun?
Post by: Special T on March 25, 2018, 02:34:31 PM
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Post by: Biggerhammer on March 25, 2018, 08:41:05 PM
What kind of choke tube does it come with? and are aftermarket ones compatible with it?
Three notches in the pic, should be standard improved.
Post by: magnanimous_j on March 30, 2018, 01:23:42 PM
What kind of choke tube does it come with? and are aftermarket ones compatible with it?
Three notches in the pic, should be standard improved.
According the this page, three notches is modified.
http://www.rem870.com/2012/05/06/shotgun-chokes-explained-cylinder-improved-cylinder-modified-full/
Post by: Russ McDonald on March 30, 2018, 04:22:23 PM
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Post by: magnanimous_j on March 30, 2018, 05:06:59 PM
Be carefull with folding it back. When I got mine the hammer broke inside. That is how the things cocks. No external hammer. Took 6 months to get it back. Mine is .410 over .22 WMR. It is a silide gun though
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You're talking about snapping it closed? I noticed that. You could also potentially fire the thing if you snap it closed with the firing pin sprung
Post by: Russ McDonald on March 30, 2018, 05:23:42 PM
I ran about 10 shots through each barrel and didn't have that problem yet. I saw the same same thing though.Be carefull with folding it back. When I got mine the hammer broke inside. That is how the things cocks. No external hammer. Took 6 months to get it back. Mine is .410 over .22 WMR. It is a silide gun though
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You're talking about snapping it closed? I noticed that. You could also potentially fire the thing if you snap it closed with the firing pin sprung
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Post by: Calvin Rayborn on March 30, 2018, 09:29:21 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 31, 2018, 07:33:03 AM
I love my 24f. I wrote Chiappa and told them they should make a 223 or 243 12 gauge combo and I'd purchase in a heart beat.that would be a sweet combo
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Post by: Special T on March 31, 2018, 01:22:58 PM
There has been a rise in predator hunting for quite somentime. When I watch guys shooting coyotes they usually have one guy with a rifle and one with a shotty, or in some cases they bring out both. It seems to me if you could shoot a 4" group with the rifle at 200 yards it would be a hell of setup. I know here in western wa that kind of gun with iron sites would put the small down on all manner of dogs and cats in the woods.I love my 24f. I wrote Chiappa and told them they should make a 223 or 243 12 gauge combo and I'd purchase in a heart beat.that would be a sweet combo
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Post by: AWS on March 31, 2018, 05:35:24 PM
The BRNO at work
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/1486/UmGSI4.jpg
My avatar is one with the Bernardelli
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 31, 2018, 05:59:51 PM
Post by: GBoyd on April 01, 2018, 08:24:25 AM
Use a load of 00 for under 50 yards and the rifle for out to 200 or so.
I'm one of those guys that thinks that a combo gun is the cats meow for predator hunting. I shoot a BRNO 305 in 22 Highpower/12ga and a Bernardelli in 5.6x50R Magnum/12ga, both will shoot sub MOA groups at 200 yards with the 1-4x20mm scopes one them, killed a bunch of coyotes with them.
The BRNO at work
https://imageshack.com/a/img922/1486/UmGSI4.jpg
My avatar is one with the Bernardelli
Post by: AWS on April 01, 2018, 02:53:38 PM