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Post by Ranger44 on May 10, 2017 22:30:57 GMT -5
I bought a new Chiappa .22Mag/.410 Double Badger last Spring, and took it hunting last fall, after zeroing the rifle barrel.
Mine was still opening at first, but loosened up like normal after a hinge pin area ckeanind & an application of Gunslick to the surfaces - then just barely snugging the hinge screw w/o overtightening it.
The .410 barrel's POI is very close to the rifle's with OOOO buck (for predators), but the rifle barrel shot about 6" too high @ 30yds, with the rear sight adjusted all the way "down", with any of the several varieties of .22WMR I have on hand.
I obtained some CCI .22WRF, which should have a slightly power POI - and if it does, I'll have zero complaints.
A very nice substitute for the Savage M-24's I've had & sold, at over $200 less expence.
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Post by Ranger4 on May 10, 2017 22:33:09 GMT -5
I bought a new Chiappa .22Mag/.410 Double Badger last Spring, and took it hunting last fall, after zeroing the rifle barrel. Mine was stiff opening at first, but loosened up like normal after a hinge pin area ckeaning & an application of Gunslick to the surfaces - then just barely snugging the hinge screw w/o overtightening it. The .410 barrel's POI is very close to the rifle's with OOOO buck (for predators), but the rifle barrel shot about 6" too high @ 30yds, with the rear sight adjusted all the way "down", with any of the several varieties of .22WMR I have on hand. I obtained some CCI .22WRF, which should have a slightly power POI - and if it does, I'll have zero complaints. A very nice substitute for the Savage M-24's I've had & sold, at over $200 less expense. .
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Post by mnbobster on Feb 28, 2019 15:44:13 GMT -5
I had a savage 24 .22/410 back in the '70s. It was great for squirrels, rabbits and the occasional ruffed grouse. However, it is the shooter, and not the gun that makes it effective for small game. That said, .410 ammo is harder to find and usually more expensive. The Chiappa Double Badger in .22/20 gauge makes more sense if you are buying. It also has choke tubes and fiber optic sights. If you already have the .410 version, all is not lost. They are fine. Shoot it, don't disrepute it.
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Post by mnbobster on Oct 10, 2019 15:33:54 GMT -5
Bought a Chiappa Double Badger 22LR/20 gauge. I had to message them that their website was wrong as to the choke tubes. They are RemChoke (they agreed to fix the page), not Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke. It comes with a modified tube. I ordered some 20 gauge Remchoke tubes (Skeet, IC, and Full and a carry pouch) and Chiappa's backpack case for the Double Badger ($25 with shipping). One thing I noticed is that after cleaning (the grease had stuff in it), it was tough to break, I loosened the pivot screw a few degrees and lubed the latch parts and pivot and that definitely helped. I ordered some Hoppe's gun grease from Amazon and will grease it up. It probably needs to be worked some as well. The 24S-D or 24V-D never needed much lube as they were broken in and has no cocking mechanism built in. It is not as easy to load as the 24 either (I tried spent shells), but that may be me. I like the Chiappa's dual triggers, tang safety, and William Peep Firesight. Can't wait to try it. I have a new Ruger American Rimfire (.22LR) that I put a Nikon Rimfire II scope onto and I will try to get them out to the range weather permitting.
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Post by mnbobster on Oct 14, 2019 13:02:38 GMT -5
Weather was sucking (rain/snow mix), so I did a preliminary sight in at my club's indoor range. It is 55 feet, so I need to get outdoors and redo. The shooting booths are not lit very well, so the Ruger did crappy and the Chiappa so-so with the iron sights. Firesights are nice if they light up, but they didn't, so I saw a fuzzy peep sight. The Ruger worked fine with the scope, which was expected. The Chiappa crushed several bullets in the tight confines of the booth. It requires you to keep it pointed at the floor while you close it. My Savages were not that fussy being hammer guns. I could break them, extract, and reload on top of the sandbag. The Chiappa is an outdoor gun. I suppose I could stand, but I am sighting in. I do like the double triggers, and I did fire some slugs. At 55 feet they shoot low.The .22LR shot low as well, but not nearly as much as the shotgun. I will be praying for nice weather this weekend.
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Post by mnbobster on Oct 18, 2019 7:33:48 GMT -5
Went to an outdoor gun range before hunting to get my Ruger and Chiappa sighted in. I shot 25 yards and then 50. I thought the flyer were me, but I would shoot 3 or 4 in the bull and then 2 4 inches out with the Ruger. I was shooting from a sandbag so I am beginning to see maybe I need to try other ammunition. The Chiappa was also inconsistent, more so than the Ruger, but that was using the Firesight peep sight. I am currently shooting Federal, Champion, .22LR, HP, 36 Grain, 525 Rounds. I still have about 100 round left. I think I will try a couple other brands. I will hit the Sportsman's warehouse this weekend and pick up some CCI, Aguila, Winchester and Fiochi. After the range I went hunting for about an hour and 1/2 after lunch. Saw 1 squirrel, but could not get a shot. However, it was beautiful in the woods. The leaves are peaking in color and the underbrush are losing leaves,. However the canopies are hanging onto their leaves. I was walking the Snake river trails where it drops into the St. Croix near Pine City, MN. I think we need a week or two (with some wind) for squirrel hunting.
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Post by mnbobster on Oct 21, 2019 7:47:32 GMT -5
Tried a bunch of different ammo brands. Found that it made a huge difference. I found CCI Standard LRN was the the smallest group, but does not feed well in my bolt action. This will not matter for the Savage or Chiappa. I wanted CCI CPLRN (copper plated lead round nose), but it is on back-order until November 5th, so I shot Aguila Intercepter CPHP (copper plated hollow point) and it shot really well. Fiocchi CPHP was pretty good as well. What did not shoot well was CCI Clean (polymer coated).
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