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Hi Folks, I have to confess that I have a real liking for these. Just wondering if anyone else feels the same way about these firearms? I realize there's probably better combo's out there but I like the Savage 24. I have owned 9 and currently own these 4
.22lr/.410 .22WMR/.410 .357Mag/20 222Rem/20

Russ
 
I have one. I like it. I, too, am sure there are better versions of the combo gun, but they would probably cost me significantly more, and no guns are perfect. This one works well enough for my purposes.
 
bought into all the hype and bought one (24F). i absolutely hate the Savage 24s, and here is why:
(keep in mind this is referring to the 12ga/centerfire versions -- i believe the rimfire ones are fine for what they are due to extraction and barrel heating being less of a factor)

1. theyre heavy
2. very poor factory sights
3. absolutely no barrel regulation
4. horrific shot stringing when the barrel heats up after a couple shots (i suspect this is due to both the thin barrel and the fact that you have a 12ga barrel hanging off it from a barrel band.)
5. the extractor is absolutely pitiful, and i ended up with stuck cases all the time (rifle). if you look at the centerfire versions of the 24s on used gun racks, most will have telltale marks of the owner prying between the extractor and receiver (with an SAK/screwdriver/knife/etc) to assist the weak extraction. the critical gun parts are not hardened at all -- there is a cross-wise pin that actuates the extractor that is soft as #%@$ and will bow eventually, making the already weak extraction even weaker. i fabricated new pins from cobalt drill bit shanks, and the extraction was improved. regardless, the extractor design on these guns is absolutely pathetically underbuilt and not something i would trust my life or even an important hunt to. flawless extraction is not something you should have to even think about, it should be a given on every gun.
6. plastic parts

the novelty of the combo gun wears off quickly and you soon realize that all you are carrying is a very heavy, poor quality shotgun topped with a poor quality rifle. i would much rather have one accurate, reliable bombproof rifle or shotgun than two mediocre ones combined.
 
manbearpig said:
bought into all the hype and bought one (24F). i absolutely hate the Savage 24s, and here is why:
(keep in mind this is referring to the 12ga/centerfire versions -- i believe the rimfire ones are fine for what they are due to extraction and barrel heating being less of a factor)

1. theyre heavy
2. very poor factory sights
3. absolutely no barrel regulation
4. horrific shot stringing when the barrel heats up after a couple shots (i suspect this is due to both the thin barrel and the fact that you have a 12ga barrel hanging off it from a barrel band.)
5. the extractor is absolutely pitiful, and i ended up with stuck cases all the time (rifle). if you look at the centerfire versions of the 24s on used gun racks, most will have telltale marks of the owner prying between the extractor and receiver (with an SAK/screwdriver/knife/etc) to assist the weak extraction. the critical gun parts are not hardened at all -- there is a cross-wise pin that actuates the extractor that is soft as #%@$ and will bow eventually, making the already weak extraction even weaker. i fabricated new pins from cobalt drill bit shanks, and the extraction was improved. regardless, the extractor design on these guns is absolutely pathetically underbuilt and not something i would trust my life or even an important hunt to. flawless extraction is not something you should have to even think about, it should be a given on every gun.
6. plastic parts

the novelty of the combo gun wears off quickly and you soon realize that all you are carrying is a very heavy, poor quality shotgun topped with a poor quality rifle. i would much rather have one accurate, reliable bombproof rifle or shotgun than two mediocre ones combined.
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You are correct those are the weak points of the gun, The sights are very poor and the extractors are just as bad . Also my savage`s 20 ga barrel is just cyl bore making it useless for anything past 15 or 20 yards. The gun is just a novelty or a good gun to have around camping/canoeing/atving ect. Definately not a hardcore hunting gun. But i`ll still never sell it , its not costing me anything to own.
 
I agree that the centre-fire versions of this gun are horrible. Heck, even the modern rimfire versions of the gun aren't all that great. Too heavy, too long and just not built with any sort of quality. The plastic doesn't help at all either.

But I have to disagree with the statement that they are all just novelty guns. I use my 24C for almost everything. I hunt grouse, rabbit and deer with it and have even shot a few rounds of trap and did as well as I did with a 12ga. The .22 barrel will shoot inside of an inch at 50 yards and the with the cyl choke in, the 20ga barrel will toss slugs into about 2.5" at the same range. Not too shabby for a "Jack-of-all-trades" gun, eh? :)

Mind you, my 24C has had a lot of work done to it. The biggest improvement (aside from regulating the barrels) was getting the shotgun barrel threaded for choke tubes.

Then I went to Crappy Tire and picked up one of those low-profile tool boxes and using some foam, made a pretty cool nondescript carrying case for it:

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There are four layers of foam (two layers top and bottom) to keep it packed nice and tight so it won't shift at all. That also let me cut out some space on the bottom layer to make room for extra stuff.

All told, the case carries:
- 150 rounds of .22 (mixture of CB shorts, standard velocity and hyper velocity)
- 20 rounds of 20ga (mixture of birdshot, slugs and buckshot)
- fixed blade hunting knife
- spare AA batteries (for my Fenix LD20 that I carry with me everywhere)
- cyl., mod and full choke tubes
- flint/magnesium fire-starter
- sling
- earplugs

As many of you have also mentioned, I will never be selling this gun. It's just too damn versatile! :D
 
I have my father's 24E. 22WMR/410. The barrels are perfectly regulated. The difference I think is that the older guns have the barrels joined along the entire length of the barrels.
I went through a number of them this year trying to find a good centerfire version. I am still looking.

I will never sell this gun.
 
Re Savage 24

My 2 old 24's have the barrels fastened together the entire length. And both are regulated. As far as shots stringing, I have had several other guns that would do this also. Like a Win mod 70 light weight in 22-250. I guess if you are looking for a bench gun it would be a very poor choice. However if used as intended it's a great tool for very little money. IMO

Russ
 
mmatt said:
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There are four layers of foam (two layers top and bottom) to keep it packed nice and tight so it won't shift at all. That also let me cut out some space on the bottom layer to make room for extra stuff.

All told, the case carries:
- 150 rounds of .22 (mixture of CB shorts, standard velocity and hyper velocity)
- 20 rounds of 20ga (mixture of birdshot, slugs and buckshot)
- fixed blade hunting knife
- spare AA batteries (for my Fenix LD20 that I carry with me everywhere)
- cyl., mod and full choke tubes
- flint/magnesium fire-starter
- sling
- earplugs
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Nice job! I like it.
 
i got one this weekend from a relative as a gift. its a .22/410 savage 24s-e model.

i was talking to mmatt and asking about the lever. his is top mounted, like a cooey 84, whereas mine is on the right hand side of the receiver. serial number is P103###.

if anyone can shed some light on the different models and variations, I would appreciate it.
 
savage24.com I think , or just google savage 24. Theres a website dedicated to these guns and they have the table for MFG year/serial # and lots of really interesting info.
 
just to reiterate, all my gripes are with the centerfire/12ga versions.

if id have bought a .22 or .22wmr over 20ga, i think id have a completely different opinion of them now.
i am guessing that these started life as rimfire/shotgun, and then some genius decided to start making them in higher powered centerfire chamberings but didnt upgrade the ejectors.
 
manbearpig said:
just to reiterate, all my gripes are with the centerfire/12ga versions.

if id have bought a .22 or .22wmr over 20ga, i think id have a completely different opinion of them now.
i am guessing that these started life as rimfire/shotgun, and then some genius decided to start making them in higher powered centerfire chamberings but didnt upgrade the ejectors.
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I think they started as the Stevens 22/410 and then Savage took it a little further.
 
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