Combo guns

[rem.ostrem]

First post on here so let's see how it goes. Does anyone run comb guns like the old Savage/Stephen's Model 24 or the newer Model 42? I have both a 22lr/410 and a 30-30/20g with red dots mounted on both. What's your favorite combination for what game animals?

 

[seww]

Back in Sweden, I had a Valmet 12/.222 Rem for grouse however, that .222 is kinda big for a grouse. I want to remember I switched it out for a 12/.22 Hornet because I had a .22 Hornet for small game.

The old Valmet's, before they were acquired by Beretta were some nice rifles. Beretta made them slimmer and thinner, but the quality of an old Valmet is hard to beat.

 

[Forestryguy]

I have an old M6 aircrew survival rifle in .22 lg/410. Never hunted with it though.

 

[mgray]

I’m trying justify a Chiappa .22WMR/.410. I think it would be the perfect trap line gun.

 

[z987k]

I have the Chiappa .22LR/.410. I just use the open sites on it. Actually used it today, but was wishing I had one of my .22's with some magnification on it, though last time we were shooting birds it was perfect.

I’m trying justify a Chiappa .22WMR/.410. I think it would be the perfect trap line gun.

I don't think the 22mag would get you anything the 22 wouldn't. It's not like you're going to take 100 yard shots with it.

 

[MikeDeltaFoxtrot]

I have never had a combo gun like you described, but if I came across a deal on an old school European drilling with a shotgun and a center fire rifle barrel, it would be hard to pass up.

 

[CHWine]

54 years ago when I was 12 my folks bought me a Savage model 24V in .222/20ga. We were far from well off at the time and I know it was a stretch on the budget. I shot more rabbits, skunks and 'coons than a fella can imagine. That gun lived in whatever pickup I was driving. Obviously it developed quite a patina from all of the use. Last January I gave it to a young man I've hunted with for many years. He and his wife just had their first child and told me when he's 10-12 it will be a birthday gift. That fills my heart.

 

[rem.ostrem]

I have never had a combo gun like you described, but if I came across a deal on an old school European drilling with a shotgun and a center fire rifle barrel, it would be hard to pass up.

I ran across an old rifle at a gun show that was quite impressive. Side by side with the left barrel 20g and the right barrel was some very old German cartridge. The guy selling it said they don't make that ammo anymore. Beautiful scrollwork on the receiver but 1700 was too much for a gun I couldn't shoot.

 

[z987k]

I ran across an old rifle at a gun show that was quite impressive. Side by side with the left barrel 20g and the right barrel was some very old German cartridge. The guy selling it said they don't make that ammo anymore. Beautiful scrollwork on the receiver but 1700 was too much for a gun I couldn't shoot.

Old german cartridge like a 7 or 8mm mauser?

 

[RS3579]

I came across a Savage model 24 17hmr/12 gauge on the Cabelas used rack about 6 years ago. It’s the perfect squirrel/turkey gun. I passed on the purchase and it’s my biggest gun regret. I look all the time for the same combo.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Does a TC Contender that shoots .410 and .45 LC count? I love that thing.

 

[rem.ostrem]

Old german cartridge like a 7 or 8mm mauser?

I am not sure it was over a year ago now. He said it was a reloadable cartridge but the brass was hard to find so it might have to be fireformed.

 

[rem.ostrem]

Does a TC Contender that shoots .410 and .45 LC count? I love that thing.

I've looked at getting the Taurus Circuit Judge for that reason as well. Be perfect for iowa deer gun season to get the occasional squirrel.

 

[medvedyt]

Back in Sweden, I had a Valmet 12/.222 Rem for grouse however, that .222 is kinda big for a grouse. I want to remember I switched it out for a 12/.22 Hornet because I had a .22 Hornet for small game.

The old Valmet's, before they were acquired by Beretta were some nice rifles. Beretta made them slimmer and thinner, but the quality of an old Valmet is hard to beat.

i have a valmet 412 in 12/.222 that is working great on wolf and i have another valmet in 9.x74r/9.3x74r and a set of 12 ga barrels. i d like to find one combo barrel with a 12/7x65r or 9.3x74r but one can dream only ...

 

[Afhunter1]

I like old German drillings. I have a few but my favorite combo's are:

20 X 20 X 222 Rem Mag
16 X 16 X 218Bee
12 X 12 X 30-06

Shot my first deer with a 12 X 12 X 223 rem when I was 9

 

[ktm450]

I looked forever and found a high-grade (nickel coated receiver with wildlife scene) Savage 24 .22/20 gauge. Most were either .410,s or bigger center fires over 12-gauge.

I use it a lot with the factory open sights and find it incredibly useful for grouse and small game.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I am not sure it was over a year ago now. He said it was a reloadable cartridge but the brass was hard to find so it might have to be fireformed.

8mm Mauser is available. I have an old Model 98 and was able to find a couple boxes (don't remember which site) and some brass from a guy on another forum.

 

[StupidLightweight]

My favorite by far is a unique one-off built by a mysterious gunsmith in the early '40s. Four generations of my family have shot their first deer, turkey, and squirrel with it. It's an 8 bore x 8 bore x .50 BMG. For some reason, our family nickname is "The Flinchers."

 

[fuzzymarindave]

If one barrel is for shotshell, might as well have the rifle barrel larger than .22 LR. Thinking 22 Hornet minimum.

 

[medvedyt]

If one barrel is for shotshell, might as well have the rifle barrel larger than .22 LR. Thinking 22 Hornet minimum.

or you can use an insert and shoot any caliber in your shotgun barrel like 357, 38 or even 22lr.