savage combination

[ratherbefishin]

for a utilty gun,the savage combination rifle/shotgun should be hard to beat.Can anyone who has owned one tell us what they liked/didn't like?How is the accuracy/trigger/weight etc?What is the best sighting method?I think if I was looking for one-the 30/30-20guage would be ideal for either a grouse or deer if you were out walking

 

[Ronforca]

I use a 30-30,20 gauge combo and really like it.It is nice and short and just great for poking a Deer etc that you might happen on while Grouse hunting.It can handle Spire point bullets also.The only thing that I can say bad about it is it is a bit heavy.It weighs 9 lbs.with a scope.A bit more than my Browning BLR or Ruger # one.It is a very good bush rifle.

 

[Longwalker]

I've owned 2, and say beware of older used Savage model 24's. Some had a crude barrel band on the front with a horizontal screw that clamped the band together and ran between the rifle and shotgun barrel. It spread the barrels so far apart that the shotgun and rifle could not possibly shoot to the same point of impact. I had one later in .357 max/20 ga that used a small brazed - on spacer and it worked much better. The drop at comb of the new plastic stocked Savage guns is excessive for me, can't shoot the shotgun instictivley at flying game. It would benefit from a better designed stock. the old 24D's were a much better fit for most people. All in all, they are a rugged, versatile gun.

 

[Duffy]

I have had a .222 over 20 ga for a long time. Bought it for using while calling coyotes. The idea was to use the shotgun if the coyote came in close and the .222 if at longer range. Used BBs in the shot barrel and wounded two "dogs" with it. Originally had a 2.5 power scope on it but took it off as I didn't like trying to shoot the shot gun while using the scope. Shot a lot of grouse with it and several coyotes with the 222 and open sights. I located some SSGs in 20 ga and I think they would be great on a close range coyote.

Then I picked up a .30/30 over 20 and have not used it much. The 30/30 with open sights shoots well enough to use on deer at short range but I have never had an opportunity. With the number of white-tail doe permits avalible in Albertas these days I should make an effort to take one with the M24 30/30.

Robin

 

[islandhunter]

ive got a newer 30-30 over 12, and quite often find myself picking that gun up first. i handload spitzer bullets with it and get 2" groupings at 100 yards. Have you looked on the bakail website? they seem to have a bit better calibre selection. and wood not plastic