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/faultysynapse Apr 17 '26

You know, the 22LR and 410 combo is a pretty popular combination gun. I think chiappa probably even does one. So, why not both?

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u/DieselWeasle25 Apr 17 '26

I have the Savage 43? Whatever it is for 22/410. Fun gun, when I first got it, but reach for the 10/22 or MKII more often than not. The combo is even a take down version, which was the selling point for me.

Everyone is different, so you may love it! Who knows until you know

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u/SandySpectre Apr 17 '26

Stevens/Savage 24. The old ones are better than the plastic ones being made now.

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u/DieselWeasle25 Apr 18 '26

Ya, not a huge fan of it, daunting task of always reloading another 22 one by one😅