Combination gun ?
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Combination gun ?
Have a mate who's getting out of shooting and offering me first crack at his gear.
Currently he's offering me a Tikka combination gun. 12g over .222 with a chamber adaptor for .22LR. At some stage (in the distant future) we will do a bit of travelling/camping around Australia and this sounds like an idea gun to take. Especially since it breaks down for transport and doesn't look like a rifle in its case.
Anyone have any experience with these ? Are they a viable option ? I know Tikka is well thought of but you don't see many of these for sale here. In fact I can only find 2 on the 'net.
Currently he's offering me a Tikka combination gun. 12g over .222 with a chamber adaptor for .22LR. At some stage (in the distant future) we will do a bit of travelling/camping around Australia and this sounds like an idea gun to take. Especially since it breaks down for transport and doesn't look like a rifle in its case.
Anyone have any experience with these ? Are they a viable option ? I know Tikka is well thought of but you don't see many of these for sale here. In fact I can only find 2 on the 'net.
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VERY common combination here, as well as 2 x rifle and 1 shotgun barrel on one piece!
I would say if it is a TIKKA you just can't go wrong.
I would say if it is a TIKKA you just can't go wrong.
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MERKEL 96
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Thought this might interest you. Top price for a Block drilled 96KS with the top engraving is 9675€ / A$15,578 / US$14,100.
Thought this might interest you. Top price for a Block drilled 96KS with the top engraving is 9675€ / A$15,578 / US$14,100.
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Thanks for the input gents. The sticking point at the moment is the rifle calibre. Having the option of .22LR by adding the adaptor is nice but I feel the .222 is a little light. I've hunted pigs with a .222 but I stick to the smaller ones, wouldn't like to take on something large with a .222.
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