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22mag/.410
Feb 16, 2024 18:52:09 GMT -5
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Post by hillshunter on Feb 16, 2024 18:52:09 GMT -5
So I stumbled upon a savage model 24 that is a 22 mag on top and a 410 on bottom. I bought it and haven’t been able to find much information on it. I think it is a super cool gun and will be a great squirrel gun for my son when he gets older but I don’t know much about it. What it’s worth? How rare it is? It seems to be fairly accurate. I’m just here to get more info and it seems like this is the group to do it in. I also have the ability to buy another one that is a 22lr on top and a 20 gauge on bottom and not sure if I should or not?
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Post by 24combo on Feb 17, 2024 5:59:50 GMT -5
With an enabling group like this the answer to "should I buy the other one" is yes you should if it's in usable or repairable condition.
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Post by ads on Feb 18, 2024 5:46:53 GMT -5
They are neat guns! Don't know much about the .410 offerings, as most of mine are 20 ga. The "logical" thought is to start youngsters out with a .410 - less recoil & all that. I started that way but found I had to get quite close to my quarry for it to be 100% effective, due to a low pellet count in the load. Fifty years later, I realize that just made me a better woodsman.... I have a newer (synthetic stocked) 22LR over 20GA that I occasionally take to the small game fields & woods, but my favorite is an older (wood stocked) 22WMR over 20GA. Once you get 'hooked' on one, you start thinking about the other combinations that would be fun or useful; which leads to looking for them & figuring how to pay for them.... Enjoy!!
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Post by jrguerra on Mar 4, 2024 7:42:08 GMT -5
I think you found a gem.  The only downside I can think of is .410 ammunition has been priced very high ($20 a box of 25 is the norm currently  ) but the .410 makes for a fine walkabout woods rifle. The .22 Magnum likewise is priced rather high, but for hunting 'big-small game' like turkey - javelina' it makes for an effective hunting rifle. As long as you keep from excessive shooting, this is a great combination in my book.  The long rifle / 20 gauge (Camper ? Does it have ammunition storage in butt ?) is a good choice, if priced right. Right now, down here all of these Savages are in the $400 - $550 price range, even well used. Pristine - add at least $200 to that. Your area may be different - rural areas prices seem to be 'Real World'. I hope this helps. PS - the sticky on top of forum page HOW TO ID DIFFERENT SAVAGE 24 ...is a great method of determining exactly what you have. It should answer some other questions you may have - a very well written concise guide.  |
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The only downside I can think of is .410 ammunition has been priced very high ($20 a box of 25 is the norm currently 
) but the .410 makes for a fine walkabout woods rifle. The .22 Magnum likewise is priced rather high, but for hunting 'big-small game' like turkey - javelina' it makes for an effective hunting rifle. 
