If there is Ruger #1 Canadian, why not "Savage 24 Canadian"?

V1 said:
1/ But don't additional barrels require factory fitting if not purchased in one set?

It's a nice option I agree - that's another reason why I thought of Rossi since matched sets are not a foreign concept to them.

2/ Ruger looks and sounds nice, since there was a cooperation on #1 already. Do you think that project could be accomplished on shotgun action (even customized) or will require custom one?
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1/ As far as the requirement for fitting is concerned, I couldn't really tell you. I would guess for the most part it depends on the manufacturing tolerances. Wheather all the possible barrel sets are enterchangeable or not, other than those I have, I can't really say. I was offered a set of 6x52R/12ga. that I 'tried' and they also fit without any difficulty.

2/ "Could it be accomplished on a shotgun action?" While I lack that technical expertise, with todays technology and metallurgy being what it is, I don't see why not. If it can be done on a very basic action by Savage with 30-30/12ga. or one by Brno in 7x57R/12ga, I'm sure Ruger could accomplish the task as well, in 303 Br./12ga.
 
I don't see the appeal of a special edition of a cheaply made gun like the Savage Model 24. That said, I think a Ruger Red Label with two two sets of barrels would be kind of neat: .303/.303 and 20ga/20ga. The rifle barrels could have the Ruger quarter rib to accommodate both a rear sight and dovetails for Ruger scope rings.
 
Sorry for misunderstanding: "Savage 24" was used as an example of currently (almost) vacant niche on the market - big game legal rifle / 12ga or 20ga shotgun combo in popular caliber (rimmed case). That did not necessarily mean 'cheap', but price below new European combos would be nice for sure.

I like an an idea of RL as a platform, but my pick would be combo 303/12.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
1/ As far as the requirement for fitting is concerned, I couldn't really tell you. I would guess for the most part it depends on the manufacturing tolerances. Wheather all the possible barrel sets are enterchangeable or not, other than those I have, I can't really say. I was offered a set of 6x52R/12ga. that I 'tried' and they also fit without any difficulty.

2/ "Could it be accomplished on a shotgun action?" While I lack that technical expertise, with todays technology and metallurgy being what it is, I don't see why not. If it can be done on a very basic action by Savage with 30-30/12ga. or one by Brno in 7x57R/12ga, I'm sure Ruger could accomplish the task as well, in 303 Br./12ga.
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Thanks.
I had same luck with IZH18 12Ga and "Remington" SPR18 .308WIN made a nice matching set, but on rifle receiver only, not other way around. But if you look up H&R / NEF offers they say that factory fitting for additional barrels is a must.
 
Searcy the double gun builder down in the States use to build a nice combo and over under rifle on Ruger Red Label shotguns, maybe Ruger would do a 303brit/20ga for us bush hunters who love picken up small game while hunting large game! John P I found that almost all BRNO rifle/ shotgun barrel sets will fit as long as they are the same series, as the tolerences are so precise on these, what is your experiance? cheers Dale Z
 
zywina said:
Searcy the double gun builder down in the States use to build a nice combo and over under rifle on Ruger Red Label shotguns, maybe Ruger would do a 303brit/20ga for us bush hunters who love picken up small game while hunting large game! John P I found that almost all BRNO rifle/ shotgun barrel sets will fit as long as they are the same series, as the tolerences are so precise on these, what is your experiance? cheers Dale Z
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In post # 21, I suggested the manufactures tolerances may well be the key. The two sets I have and the one additional set I tried all fit well.
 
Duffy said:
I have a Sav. 24 in 30/30 over 20 ga.

I asked a gunsmith if it would be possible to have the top barrel reamed out to .300 savage but he said he didn't figure the action of the 24 was strong enough.
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You might be able to go 30/30 Improved.

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