My newest shotgun...

[Adam Helmer]

I just obtained a Savage M24 that is .22 Magnum over 20 gauge with a 3-inch chamber. It is an early birthday gift. I had fun testing it at the backyard bench this morning.

I got the .22M barrel shooting on point of aim at 100 yards. At 40 yards the 20 gauge barrel is on point of aim with shot and #3 buckshot, but low and right with slugs.

We have some small game hunting in PA these days, but nothing like back when I was a kid in the 1960s. I always wanted a Model 24 and finally got this one. I plan on hunting grouse, squirrel, rabbits and turkey with it. I have a hunting dog and dogs are now legal for turkey hunting as are rifles in the Fall Season. We have many turkeys hereabouts and I am ready to hunt. If the turkey is out of 20 gauge range, it will probably be in .22M range.

Adam