rifle/shotgun combo guns

I had a Savage 24F (.223/12ga) and hated it. Trigger pull was terrible,selector switch on the hammer was difficult to operate with gloved hands but the main reason I got rid of it was the fact I had to aim high while using the shotgun barrel. When looking through my scope I had to aim over a foot high to hit where I was sighting. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
 
My father-in-law picked up one of those last year at one of our gun shows. He said I could use it because he wasen't going to use it. I said no thanks I will stick with the 17REM!
 
Remington now offers a combo gun.Don't quote me on this but I think the model number is SPR 18.These guns have the shotgun barrel on top and rifle on bottom with the savage being just the opposite.the SPR stands for spartan which is just the brand name remington assigned these import guns.I have considered buying one of these guns myself because it comes with double triggers.I just think that would be more convenient than the spur on the hammer of the savage.the beauty of the wood and checkering leaves something to be desired but I suppose one can't be too picky with a gun that has double triggers and retails for around 500 bucks.I think a combo gun for predator calling may be ideal if decent accuracy is there and the shotgun barrel shoots to point of aim at close range.I would like to mount a red dot on one something around 3x to 4x.If you buy one let us know how it turns out.
 
I went and checked out remingtons site and the model is spr94. They offer it in a .223/12ga combo. I am looking for a gun for night hunting. Does anyone know of any other makes? I too have heard mixed reviews on the savage model.
 
CZ makes the BR 802; for varmints, the 12/.243 combo is all that's there.

They used to make a Model 584, that came 12/.243, 12/.223, 12/.222... but good luck finding one.

Valmet made quite a few combo guns, and Sabatti still does. The problem with those... along with finding one... is $$$$... figure $1k, ballpark.
 
BTW - I've owned two of those Savage 24s; a 24F and a 24V. Both were POS. The triggers were horrible, the shotgun barrels were not to POA, and the rifle barrels lacked any really decent accuracy. Oh, and the little selector pin thing in the hammer... it will eventually get lose and not work right; i.e. firing the wrong barrel, not firing, etc.

I've heard that the older (like 60s and early 70s) 24s were decent, but the later ones are junk.

IMHO, likely the best "combination gun" you're going to find is a good shotgun, and a good, light carbine or handgun. A T/C Contender in either carbine or handgun configuration, and a Rem. 870, would run you just a bit more (figuring that you could source them used) as a decent combination gun, be one heckuva lot easier to find, and likely much more accurate and useful.
 
My Savage .223/12 gauge had some sins. The safety wasn't positive and sometimes it would slip on saftey and I'd have a misfire. Scope mount CONSTANTLY shot loose. I'm sure to keep costs down and stay competitive they have cheapend them up considerably. Have your tried the Gunbroker site and ran a search for a Baikal 12gauge/.223. I saw a couple listed not long ago. Nice gun with double triggers - front for shotgun/back for the rifle. It uses a European Scope Rail mount but they can be found. Good ones will hold better than the Savage. Personally, I consider it the better of the two.
 
I have a Savage 24 .410/.22lr, my grandfather bought when they first started making them, he gave it to my dad, my dad gave it to me, and in a few years I will give it to my son. So far it has been a great gun. The only problem we had was with the selector switch breaking (not a problem on the newer ones). If has the features that you are looking for you can't go wrong.
 
I agree with Huntersdaddy,

The main complaint of the Savage is the trigger pull. Factory setting is like 8-9 lbs. The triggers are easily adjustable. I have an older 22 magnum over 20 ga with case colors, adjusted the trigger to 2.5 lbs and it's a joy to shoot. The 22 mag barrel shoots accurate. The 20 ga shoots just like any other over under as far as aim point. Haven't tried aiming the shotgun barrel with the scope. These things work much better just using the open sights.

Savage advises you not shoot the shotgun barrel if you have a scope mounted.

Perfect rabbit gun, I leave the selector on shotgun, when I jump a bunny and it doesn't look like he's going to stop I roll him with a light load in the 20. If he stops I flick the selector to 22 mag and take him with that barrel. I think they are a neat little gun. Have your trigger adjusted and you will enjoy shooting them much much more.

The older ones are actually increasing in value.
 
I recently purchase the spr94 12/3006, personalsecurityzone.com had the best price, they are out of AZ but will ship to any FFL dealer, mine only charged $10 for the transaction. I was very excited, the finish is a matt/satin on the wood, the blueing is not the shiny but rather satin as well. Feel and ballance is good. I tested all the choke tubes and they all performed as expected. It took me a while to find scope rings for the 11mm rail, but found a decent par on an airgun site from A.G.E. I mounted a 3x9 on it and zeroed the scope yesterday, at the range using remington umc 150gr MJ. It only took me 4 shots at 50yds, and then one at 100yds to confirm the 2 in over. Slugs hit real low at 100yds. I forgot to swap out the choke tube and shot my two #4 buck loads, which in the im. cy. 25yds would be ok, I will test the Full with the 3" buck shot while on coyote safari next weekend. 41 pellets should lay down a tree clearing swath of destuction.

I'll be honest i was a bit concerned on how dainty the 06 barrel is but it shoots very well. There is a screw head bolt 1/2 way up the barrel which appears to be an adjuster for zeroing in the barells but I havent confirmed it. I really dont envision loading up a slug with the 06 but its nice to know where they hit.

The break action was very stiff at first but has loosened up after firing. It still doesnt fall open but it doesnt take an act of strength and leverage any longer.

I will be the envy at the next coyote (porcupine) weekend.

While i probably wont swap out my browning bar deer rifle for the combo, I may keep it along in my blind during deer season for the coyote or bobcat that wanders by. I hate carrying two guns but the 270 with core lokt bullets just does too much pelt damage.
 
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