savage o/u combo 20g and 223 remThis is a discussion on savage o/u combo 20g and 223 rem within the Rifles forums, part of the Rifle & Shotgun Forum category; i have been thinking of buying a o/u savage 20 gauge and 223 rem ,the price is right on it plus scope and its mint ...
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September 28th, 2011, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: wales in the uk
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i have been thinking of buying a o/u savage 20 gauge and 223 rem ,the price is right on it plus scope and its mint ,with wood stocks its a nice gun .what i want to know is are they any good .does anybody have one of these or know anything about them, any infor most welcome atvb steve
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October 2nd, 2011, 04:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota
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I know that they are well thought of. The combo aspect is probably more useful overseas where owning multiple guns is difficult. There are a lot of variations and the older ones are desired by collectors.
One complaint I've heard is that they're overly heavy and somewhat awkward to handle. Still, they are popular and seem to sell well. Never heard of the combination you mentioned. I think the most popular combinations around here involve the .22LR with a shotgun barrel, but that probably depends on the owner's intended use.
One thing that I'd find out is if the gun can shoot both commercial .223 and the military
5.56X45 ammo. There is a slight difference between the two rounds and most guns shoot both. However, some guns, like the Ruger target mini-14 are specific to the .223.
I've never heard bad things about their quality and wouldn't hesitate to buy one if the price was right.
Good luck ...
Last edited by JAS; October 2nd, 2011 at 04:40 AM.
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October 2nd, 2011, 05:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pa
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Oh Yes,they are HEAVY !
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October 2nd, 2011, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas
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Had one in 12 gauge and 30-30, heavy and not all that accurate but would make a good tractor or trail gun.
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October 3rd, 2011, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va
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I had a couple, I like the 24V's. The 24F with a plastic stock I do not like. the stock has way to much drop. your check with not touch the stock with a scope mounted.
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October 3rd, 2011, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California
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We've got an old 22/410 model, used as a ranch gun for about 40 years. Don't remember if it's ever been cleaned. Broke the original wood stock, replaced it with a plastic one. Still shoots ok. That's one gun, in 22/410 or 30-30/12ga., that makes no sense whatever to put a scope on. Probably makes a bit more sense on the 223 version, but it's sure not a tack driver.
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October 9th, 2011, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Zealand
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There a little bit of a compromise really yes they are handy especially in a small game hunting situation where you might come across something bigger whilst utilizing the 12 gauge,but to get the best out of the .223 you really need to scope it which will to a point nullify the effectiveness of the shotgun.....there a bit of a "jack of all trades and a master of none gun"....i have fired a 12g/.22hornet combo ....it was ok but my cz hornet would shoot rings around it and my rem 870 would out handle and out shoot the 12 all day long,and yes they are heavy.
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