8 years ago 2 years ago

Savage Model 42 A Good Camp Gun

by Nick Harvey 8 years ago2 years ago

A handy camp combination gun in .22WMR and .410 bore.

Q
My wife and I are taking a caravan trip around Australia and I‚Äôm thinking of buying a Savage Model 42 combination gun in .22 WMR and .410 bore to take along for a meat-in-the-pot gun. What do you think of my choice?
‚Äì Arthur Nash

A
I wish that Savage had brought back the Model 42 chambered in 20ga magnum. Nevertheless, the Winchester Super-X 76mm .410 shell with 30 grams of No. 6 shot should be equal to most chores on rabbits or feathered game from pigeons to ducks within about 30 metres. The .22 WMR is a good cartridge for taking young goats and pigs out to 100 yards, and in the hands of a cool, careful shot will take a deer. But I prefer to use the full metal jacketed bullets and take head shots.

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Posted by Nick Harvey

The late Nick Harvey (1931-2024) was one of the world's most experienced and knowledgeable gun writers, a true legend of the business. He wrote about firearms and hunting for about 70 years, published many books and uncounted articles, and travelled the world to hunt and shoot. His reloading manuals are highly sought after, and his knowledge of the subject was unmatched. He was Sporting Shooter's Technical Editor for almost 50 years. His work lives on here as part of his legacy to us all.