I almost bought a savage 24 in .22mag .410, but they arnt legal to hunt with here, which means not even legal to shoot on public land. Really liked the idea tho, when i move home it might be the gun that rides in my truck.
Hawaii dosent allow multiple weapon types at the same time in hunting areas. Combo guns count as rifles, and shotguns, whether our using both tubes or not.
I almost bought a savage 24 in .22mag .410, but they arnt legal to hunt with here, which means not even legal to shoot on public land. Really liked the idea tho, when i move home it might be the gun that rides in my truck.
Been thinking hard about this, and now I'm considering a Savage Bmag in .17 WSM. Ammo is cheap like 22 Mag, easier to find, and it will reach out pretty far to kill a coyote or dog.
Savage also has a 25 dollar rebate on these.
If that cartridge develops longevity on the market, it sounds like a deal. The way for that cartridge to become popular is for more people to buy guns chambered for it. You could be leading the way by doing that.
If you get that Savage, let us know how the rifle and that cartridge work for you.
A Hi-Point 4095 carbine covers all the bases, including the detachable mag. Inexpensive, reliable, rugged, effective to 100 yards plus. What's not to like for a truck gun?
I've been browsing Academy and still have not made a decision.
I can get a Savage 93 in 22 WMR for 200, or the Bmag in 17 WSM for 300. Both Accutrigger, both have the 25 dollar rebate.
22 mag will suit me fine, the question is whether or not I can get ammo for it. Seems scarcer than 22 LR. Anyone been seeing any on the shelf?
The higher price and odd cock/safety setup on the Bmag make me lean toward the 93.
Had a 995TS, was fun, loud though. They've gone up a lot in price.
If I were looking to whack coyotes, I wouldn't be too interested in the. 22mag. I like .22mag but it's not great long range varmit round.
Often the only standing shot a coyote gives you after you have bailed out of the truck and loaded your rifle is when he turns broadside for one last glance back. 200-400 yd shots are common. Coyotes are comfortable at 400yds and will sit and watch you or go on about their business.
I am thinking .204, .223. 25-06.
The skunks, possums, gophers won't mind either.
That's awesome.