Recommend a .22 / .410 combo
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KevininPa
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I've been looking at.........
.........the Baikal IZH94/MP94. EAA is going to be importing them soon. The MSRP is supposed to be $340 for the synthetic stock, higher for walnut. They're not light though, like nine pounds or so. But I do like the fact that the .410 barrel comes with changeable chokes. There is more info about them on the EAAcorp page. Other than that you have to look for an old Stevens/Savage 24 on the auction sites and gun shops. Been looking at those for years but the prices are even getting high on the crappy looking ones. I have a Baikal/Spartan coach gun and I really like the quality. Built like a tank. Good Luck on your search.
.........the Baikal IZH94/MP94. EAA is going to be importing them soon. The MSRP is supposed to be $340 for the synthetic stock, higher for walnut. They're not light though, like nine pounds or so. But I do like the fact that the .410 barrel comes with changeable chokes. There is more info about them on the EAAcorp page. Other than that you have to look for an old Stevens/Savage 24 on the auction sites and gun shops. Been looking at those for years but the prices are even getting high on the crappy looking ones. I have a Baikal/Spartan coach gun and I really like the quality. Built like a tank. Good Luck on your search.
mainmech48
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The Savage 24 combo guns were very popular where I grew up. Their versatility appealed to frugal folks who looked upon firearms primarily as being everyday tools. Lots of kids back then, myself included, hunted birds and small game during the season at every opportunity. This was both recreation and economic necessity: many of our families were pretty strapped financially and the meat we brought home more than offset the cost of our ammo allowance.
I've only handled one of the Baikal combos when they were formerly being imported. It seemed to be well-enough made, but the sighting arrangement struck me as being a bit funky. The rear was huge and the front rather resembled those on an SKS or AK making for a very high line-of-sight. IMO, they might make hitting running or flying game with the shotgun barrel tougher to do. FWIW, EAA stuff is very often found for sale at a rather substantial discount from the MSRP, something which might well make them your most cost-effective option compared to the others mentioned.
Another option would be the late, sometimes lamented, Springfield M6 version of the old U.S. issue pilot's survival weapon. These are very "basic", lightweight, compact and ruggedly built. IME they're capable of surprisingly good accuracy once one becomes accustomed to the "bar" trigger and rudimentary sights. They were discontinued several years ago, but can be found pretty regularly (as are the Savage M24's) on the various firearms auction sites. Prices for examples of both in nice condition have escalated pretty sharply of late, so it might be better to keep a sharp eye out in your local shows and shops if you want to find a bargain.
I've only handled one of the Baikal combos when they were formerly being imported. It seemed to be well-enough made, but the sighting arrangement struck me as being a bit funky. The rear was huge and the front rather resembled those on an SKS or AK making for a very high line-of-sight. IMO, they might make hitting running or flying game with the shotgun barrel tougher to do. FWIW, EAA stuff is very often found for sale at a rather substantial discount from the MSRP, something which might well make them your most cost-effective option compared to the others mentioned.
Another option would be the late, sometimes lamented, Springfield M6 version of the old U.S. issue pilot's survival weapon. These are very "basic", lightweight, compact and ruggedly built. IME they're capable of surprisingly good accuracy once one becomes accustomed to the "bar" trigger and rudimentary sights. They were discontinued several years ago, but can be found pretty regularly (as are the Savage M24's) on the various firearms auction sites. Prices for examples of both in nice condition have escalated pretty sharply of late, so it might be better to keep a sharp eye out in your local shows and shops if you want to find a bargain.
KevininPa
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Both my.......
...........father-in-law and my brother-in-law have combos. FIL has on older Stevens in 22-250/20 and my BIL has one of the newer Savages with the synthetic stock in 223/12. They both complain about the sighting differences. I was thinking of getting a lower powered mil-dot or even an archery scope for one. Center the .22 and then use whatever lower dot or line works for the .410. Anybody try this? If you did, what were your results. I like the .22/.410 combo as a fun pest/small game firearm.
...........father-in-law and my brother-in-law have combos. FIL has on older Stevens in 22-250/20 and my BIL has one of the newer Savages with the synthetic stock in 223/12. They both complain about the sighting differences. I was thinking of getting a lower powered mil-dot or even an archery scope for one. Center the .22 and then use whatever lower dot or line works for the .410. Anybody try this? If you did, what were your results. I like the .22/.410 combo as a fun pest/small game firearm.
Legionnaire
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Older Savage 24s are great. Look for one with the barrels brazed together for their entire length. Scope rings in the .22 barrel are a nice touch; hard to mount a scope otherwise. If you're not looking to scope it, no worries.
TexasPatriot.308
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if you find one it aint gonna be cheap, also .410 ammo is expensive...go with a .20 gauge...whole lot cheaper.
788Ham
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I've got an older Savage 22/410 I bought for $50 20 some years ago, The simple sight is darn good for the .22, very accurate in fact. The 410 isn't much to handle when shooting, just a bump in the shoulder. Some older guy brought several rifles in to sell off, I grabbed this one. It hadn't been cleaned in quite awhile, but once cleaned, shoots good. I also spent about 6 hours rubbing lemon oil on the stock, been offered $175 for it! Still in the safe.
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