Post by rascal01 on Dec 15, 2019 23:24:27 GMT -5
A modification I made to my 24C (Camper’s Companion) was a barrel swap from the original P series 2 3/4 inch chambered 20 Ga. barrel to a 3 inch S series barrel. I’m very pleased with the results.
The 3 inch shells carry more shot, meaning a denser shot pattern. Since the 24Cs are cylinder bore I find that to be a plus, depending on what you are doing with the gun. Also, I believe the 3 inch magnum shells are loaded with plastic shot collar wads to protect and contain the shot. That translates to a bit more effective range with the little 24C.
I first noticed the increased performance of 20 Ga. 3 inch magnums in my open choked double barreled grouse gun. I found the improvement to be quite noticeable over standard 20 Ga. loads. The old saying was that 20 Ga. 3 inch magnum loads deliver 12 Ga. performance. I think that saying may be correct up to a point, though you will pay for it. The longer shells cost more and there is a bit more recoil.
The reason I mention the use of 20 Ga. 3 inch shells is because a number of Savage 24 users wanted 12 Ga. guns and ended up with 20 Ga. guns instead. This happened to me recently, as I wanted a .223/12 Ga. combo and ended up with a 20 Ga. I admit I was disappointed at first, but soon recalled my own earlier experience. The 20 Ga. 3 inch magnums pack quite a punch, and the gun is lighter to boot. I’m good with the outcome.
What I don’t know is if a 24C with a 2 3/4 chamber can safely be modified to accept a 3 inch shell. A competent gunsmith would have to make that determination.
Also, Savage 24 S barrels have a block separating the barrels vice the barrel band I had on my P series barrel, a feature I prefer. Having mounted a folding rear sight on the barrel, along with upgrading to the longer chamber, I’m happy with the result.
The 3 inch shells carry more shot, meaning a denser shot pattern. Since the 24Cs are cylinder bore I find that to be a plus, depending on what you are doing with the gun. Also, I believe the 3 inch magnum shells are loaded with plastic shot collar wads to protect and contain the shot. That translates to a bit more effective range with the little 24C.
I first noticed the increased performance of 20 Ga. 3 inch magnums in my open choked double barreled grouse gun. I found the improvement to be quite noticeable over standard 20 Ga. loads. The old saying was that 20 Ga. 3 inch magnum loads deliver 12 Ga. performance. I think that saying may be correct up to a point, though you will pay for it. The longer shells cost more and there is a bit more recoil.
The reason I mention the use of 20 Ga. 3 inch shells is because a number of Savage 24 users wanted 12 Ga. guns and ended up with 20 Ga. guns instead. This happened to me recently, as I wanted a .223/12 Ga. combo and ended up with a 20 Ga. I admit I was disappointed at first, but soon recalled my own earlier experience. The 20 Ga. 3 inch magnums pack quite a punch, and the gun is lighter to boot. I’m good with the outcome.
What I don’t know is if a 24C with a 2 3/4 chamber can safely be modified to accept a 3 inch shell. A competent gunsmith would have to make that determination.
Also, Savage 24 S barrels have a block separating the barrels vice the barrel band I had on my P series barrel, a feature I prefer. Having mounted a folding rear sight on the barrel, along with upgrading to the longer chamber, I’m happy with the result.
