Combination shotgun/rifles

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Combination shotgun/rifles

Post by Rutabaga » 19 May 2022, 6:56 pm

I'm looking to get a new shotgun, but either I ticked the wrong box or the registry made a mistake and I now have a PTA for a shotgun/rimfire combination rifle.

There doesn't seem to be much to do other than apply for a new PTA, but now I have this one too.

I've never really given these types of firearms much thought other than they seem kind of pointless to be honest. It seems a straight pull and a 22 are far more useful.

Do they have any practical use? What are the options and are there any 'good' ones? I might be talked around seeing as I already have the permit.
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Post by on_one_wheel » 19 May 2022, 7:05 pm

They'd be a handy gun as a walk around gun that keeps your options open.

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Post by Oldbloke » 19 May 2022, 7:07 pm

on_one_wheel wrote:They'd be a handy gun as a walk around gun that keeps your options open.

Birds in flight, running rabbits, cats, foxes ....


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Post by MtnMan » 19 May 2022, 7:26 pm

Chiappa double badger. .22lr/.410, .22WMR/.410, or .22lr/20ga.
They make a .243win/.410 too but that probably won't work with the PTA you have.
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Post by Rutabaga » 19 May 2022, 7:43 pm

Not sure about the double badger. I can't tolerate the price of 410 or 20ga ammo.

The M6 has some potential though in 22 mag/12ga. Add a couple of barrel inserts and it opens up some interesting options.

They seem a bit expensive for what they are though.
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Post by womble » 19 May 2022, 7:53 pm

I think they’re great for touring, camping. Many of them break down for easy storage, packing.
Might come in handy, might not. Just a good thing to have in your kit.
A combination of 410 and 22wmr is a lot of combinations really, considering the variety of shells and cartridges available.
For close range at least everything from birdshot to around 40g hollow point to a rifled slug. Pack a few of each and you’re well covered.
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Post by mchughcb » 19 May 2022, 8:07 pm

Shotgun gun combo rifles?

Sambar = Rifle

https://youtu.be/fCddWurYAjA

Fox = shotgun

https://youtu.be/eEUeRBTIYIA

Clay = shotgun

https://youtu.be/1rCyVrnENgY
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Post by No1_49er » 19 May 2022, 9:03 pm

The most common combo is the Savage 24 series.
Mostly 22LR or 22Mag + 410. There have been a few 30-30 + 20g, 222+20g and 223 + 20g on usedguns.
Tikka also made a nice one. Better quality, and priced accordingly.
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Post by on_one_wheel » 19 May 2022, 9:40 pm

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Post by bigpete » 19 May 2022, 9:51 pm

MtnMan wrote:Chiappa double badger. .22lr/.410, .22WMR/.410, or .22lr/20ga.
They make a .243win/.410 too but that probably won't work with the PTA you have.


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Post by bigpete » 19 May 2022, 9:52 pm

Oldbloke wrote:
on_one_wheel wrote:They'd be a handy gun as a walk around gun that keeps your options open.

Birds in flight, running rabbits, cats, foxes ....


Yep, just ask Bigpete


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Post by Tubs » 20 May 2022, 12:07 am

The German old school combo guns are notoriously expensive and come in esoteric calibres.

I bought the first Rossi Matched Pair takedown in NSW I suspect; FAR ballistics needed to test / inspect before releasing it. It is a 223/12 gauge combo.

The 223 is single shot and shoots sub MOA I love it, its my favourite rifle, so much fun and yeah u can break it down it down into a backpack.

The 12 gauge kicks like a Tiika Lite 300 Win Mag on steroids. I enjoy shooting it about as much as watching Gilmour Girl episodes.

I have seen them still being advertised in other states. The gold class for combo rifles are the old Savage 24's (not to be confused with the more modern 42 I think it is). BRNO made a 12 gauge/308 combo but they are rare, same for Tikka I think.
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Post by womble » 20 May 2022, 4:23 am

Gilmour girls could cause a light concussion.
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Post by bigpete » 20 May 2022, 5:53 am

The 12 gauge kicks like a Tiika Lite 300 Win Mag on steroids. I enjoy shooting it about as much as watching Gilmour Girl episodes.

Thou needest to harden up then

I have seen them still being advertised in other states. The gold class for combo rifles are the old Savage 24's (not to be confused with the more modern 42 I think it is). BRNO made a 12 gauge/308 combo but they are rare, same for Tikka I think.[/quote]

The savages have a reputation for not being regulated very well. The brno and tikkas are meant to be better.
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Post by bigpete » 20 May 2022, 5:55 am

womble wrote:Gilmour girls could cause a light concussion.
But bigpetes not if you paid me to take one review is the winner.


Thats only the double badger. Once bitten twice shy you could say.

If I can say only one thing about combination guns,that would be try before you buy.
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Post by Rutabaga » 20 May 2022, 7:51 pm

mchughcb wrote:Shotgun gun combo rifles?

Sambar = Rifle

https://youtu.be/fCddWurYAjA

Fox = shotgun

https://youtu.be/eEUeRBTIYIA

Clay = shotgun

https://youtu.be/1rCyVrnENgY


Looks nice but I was thinking something with one or maybe two less zeros in the price :lol:
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Post by mchughcb » 20 May 2022, 8:20 pm

Rutabaga wrote:
mchughcb wrote:Shotgun gun combo rifles?

Sambar = Rifle

https://youtu.be/fCddWurYAjA

Fox = shotgun

https://youtu.be/eEUeRBTIYIA

Clay = shotgun

https://youtu.be/1rCyVrnENgY


Looks nice but I was thinking something with one or maybe two less zeros in the price :lol:



I got this cheap - relatively.
I love it but if you push me, a combo In 12g and 7mm to 308 will cover everything.


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