r/canadaguns • u/Riversruinsandwoods • Apr 17 '26
Application / Regulation advice .410 vs .22LR
Hey folks trying to decide between the Chiappas big badger .410 or the Chiappas little badger 22LR. Was curious if the .410 is worth it and if anyone has experience with these guns. Looking for something lighter to take with me when I go fishing. Is there any point to getting a .410 or should I find something in 20 gauge. Mainly want it for the odd bird (grouse, woodcock, maybe a duck and something to scare off a black bear. Already have a 12 gauge but find it’s pretty heavy to hike out with.
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u/FD4L Apr 18 '26
Maybe im just a hater, but I dont really like the idea of either.
If I'm going to carry a .22 I want more than 1 round. Unless its a last resort survival thing that I'm going to hide in the bottom of a backpack, id rather get a ruger American compact rimfire or a 10/22 takedown. Either one weighs like 5 pounds and holds 10 rounds.
A shotgun is fine as a single shot, but 20 gauge shells costs half as much as 410 and carry twice as many pellets. If I wanted a simple, lightweight shotgun, id probably look into an old single shot cooey 20 gauge, theyre often on the used market for like $200.