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/NEUMANN-METALWORKS Neumann Metalworks Apr 17 '26

The correct answer is Double Badger in 22 WMR and .410 :)

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u/Iokua_CDN Apr 18 '26

Do they do a 20ga with 22wmr option? Poor 410 is so expensive for such little, where as 20 ga is decently affordable and very useful and powerful 

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u/NEUMANN-METALWORKS Neumann Metalworks Apr 18 '26

Nah the 20ga only comes in .22LR. You'd think they'd go 410 + 22LR and then 20ga + 22WMR for something a bit more powerful/interesting.

Savage 24 used to come in 20ga + 22WMR but it's an old gun/not made anymore, and that was a rarer model

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u/Iokua_CDN Apr 18 '26

Great info, thank-you!!! I wonder what their rational  is....410 and 22wmr seem too close in power  where as 22lr and 20ga are very far apart....