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/Iokua_CDN Apr 18 '26

I have a 12 ga, and a 410, and a 22.

Absolutely, I would take a 20 ga over a 410.

410 is so expensive,  and also not very powerful in case of bears.

Where as bulks 20ga is almost as cheap as 12ga and I think slugs are pretty close. Way cheaper than 410.

So unless it's a gun like my 410 revolver shotgun that  doesn't have a 20ga option, I'd absolutely go 20ga.

That all being said, they do have combo 410 22lr which sounds fun and useful, however I would much rather have a 22lr 20ga.  Better power in the 20 ga, more pellets, more powerful slugs for bears or deer hunting, cheaper ammo, while still having the 22lr for small game.  Awesome  combo.  

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u/Riversruinsandwoods Apr 18 '26

Thanks for the advice ! I think a single shot 20 gauge is probably the answer but I’ll have to do go and check out a couple options.

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u/Iokua_CDN Apr 18 '26

You can also go really crazy like me and grab one of those shortie 410 revolvers 

5 rounds,  10 inch barrel,  super compact and light,  removable Chokes for better spread.  

It's small and light and fun galore

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u/Iokua_CDN Apr 18 '26

Just checked out intersurplus, and they have a few double barrel 20ga guns. You could always cut it down to close to 20 inches or so, and even do a rifled insert in one barrel and make your own multi caliber gun if you wanted more than 1 shot