Howdy. These 410 bore combos are built on the old single shot frame, and have a selector button on the tang. EAA had them listed on their site before Remington took over the line, and they were advertised in 22lr, 22wmr and 17hmr. I do not think that any of the 22WMR or 17hmr ever made it into the states. I have talked to a few dealers who said they were sold out of the 17, but I am reluctant to believe it.
Here is a link of one of the new spartans in this combo on gunsamerica. He says he sold his last one in 17, but says he has more coming next week:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976562297.htmThe Baikals were listed for $185; the new spartan has a retail list price of $249. I certainly do not care for the remington name, and would rather have the EAA version for the extra $65. Strange how just changing the stamp on the thing makes it cost that extra $65.
There are a lot of people saying how wonderful the new 17 hmr is; I think personally it has limited applications. I wouldn't trust it on a coyote, and it would destroy a rabbit at close range, but if I am going to try it out, the Baikal (EAA, SPARTAN, whatever) is about the lowest price going on the caliber, and has a 410 bore shotgun along for free. Actually, some of the local Dene have been in the gunstore buying 17 ammo for caribou. They do get chewed out by the staff, but seem to think it works. Way too small for that sized animal.
Anyways, if anyone finds some of these in stock somewhere, drop me a line so I can round out my IZH 94 collection.
Thanks.
YKD
