Author Topic: savage 2400 (Read 3478 times)

flaflash · « **on:** September 17, 2010, 10:59:54 AM »

where can i find a place to trade a 2400? i'mlooking for some one with a 2400 12ga/222 who may be interested in trading for my 2400 12ga/308
also i've been collecting savage combo guns for a while and am always looking to shot the bull about them

streak · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2010, 12:04:09 PM »

flaflash,
I don`t have one in a 222/12ga but do have one in a 30-30/12ga with synthetic stock. My daddy had one in a 22/410 which my brothers and I shot all during our teen years. It was pretty well used by the time we got grown. I have always like these combination guns and think that in the "SHTF" scenario
they might come in pretty handy! The only problem would be hauling shotgun shells, but still think it would prove to be a very viable weapon in that type of situation. I like the versatility of shooting fowl or beast!
With mine, low velocity cast bullet loads in the 30-30 and field loads in the 12ga makes for a pretty good squirrel hunting combination. For deer hunting in the heavy forest or thickets in E.Texas a good 30-30 load and slug or #! buckshot does a good job on deer. During duck season ,hunting along creeks , squirrels, ducks and the odd bobwhite can be added to the bag. I like`em!

flaflash · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2010, 02:03:13 PM »

i agree!!! i have the 12ga/223 and i like it for turkey ( mainly) deer and hog,not to mention cyotes (using 45 gr 223 at 3600 fps)
FYI the 22 hornet and the 223 barrel sets will fire on your 30-30 receiver
the 24 v 20ga/30-30 i have is a fine little shooter and you can put 3 different barrels on it to
try a box of remington accelerator 30-30 in your gun i think you'll find a new friend rite quick

Drilling Man · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2010, 05:03:12 PM »

Quote from: streak on September 17, 2010, 12:04:09 PM

flaflash,
I don`t have one in a 222/12ga but do have one in a 30-30/12ga with synthetic stock. My daddy had one in a 22/410 which my brothers and I shot all during our teen years. It was pretty well used by the time we got grown. I have always like these combination guns and think that in the "SHTF" scenario
they might come in pretty handy! The only problem would be hauling shotgun shells, but still think it would prove to be a very viable weapon in that type of situation. I like the versatility of shooting fowl or beast!
With mine, low velocity cast bullet loads in the 30-30 and field loads in the 12ga makes for a pretty good squirrel hunting combination. For deer hunting in the heavy forest or thickets in E.Texas a good 30-30 load and slug or #! buckshot does a good job on deer. During duck season ,hunting along creeks , squirrels, ducks and the odd bobwhite can be added to the bag. I like`em!

He asked about a Savage 2400, i bet your's isn't a 2400.

The 2400's were built by Valmet, and were as close as Savage ever got to selling a combo gun that was actually built the way a combo gun should be built.

Here's my 2400 in .222,

DM

flaflash · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2010, 04:38:20 AM »

hey drilling man --you lucky dog you--i'd love to swap my 12/308 for a gun like yours but i know you wouldn't part with yours for all the tea in china.these 2400's are great--i've got 2 12/12 barrels and one 20/20 barrel for mine and i find a use for all of them.the model 330 gun i bought is the reciever i like to use

Drilling Man · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2010, 05:30:50 AM »

They ARE pretty nice combo guns, VERY accurate, and you can regulate the rifle bbl. to where ever you want it. They even have QT scope mounts, the only thing lacking is double triggers!

I've swaged lots and lots .224 bullets out of 22lr rimfire caseings, makeing "solids" out of them. I'd load them to around 1500fps, and shoot small game with them. I've shot quite a bit of small game with that gun/load.

Eventualy, i moved up to a Valmet 412 with several sets of bbls..

DM

flaflash · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2010, 10:39:48 AM »

DRILLING MAN --HAVE YOU EVER HAD ANY DEALINGS WITH THE WEB SITE CALLED T.E.TRADE EX CANADA INC? I VE TALKED TO THEM ABOUT TRADING MY 2400 BUT HADN'T HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THEM .THEY SEEM TO HAVE A FEW DRILLINGS/COMBO'S FOR SALE.IT'S KINDA ODD THAT ALL THE 412'S THEY HAVE ARE 12GA/22 HI POWER/SAVAGE BUT THE PRICES SEEM TO BE GOOD

Graybeard · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2010, 01:06:18 PM »

Unless you are in Canada and a Canadian citizen I don't think you can buy or trade with anyone there. Since 9-11 things are a bunch different than they used to be.

flaflash · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2010, 01:53:10 PM »

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP CAUSE THEY'RE EMAILING ME ABOUT A TRADE

Drilling Man · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2010, 06:21:39 PM »

Quote from: flaflash on September 20, 2010, 01:53:10 PM

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP CAUSE THEY'RE EMAILING ME ABOUT A TRADE

I never have had any dealings with that company, and you can buy/trade with Canada companys, BUT! it's one heck of a lot of work, doing all of the import/export paperwork! Probably not worth it unless you were dealing with a very expensive gun.

DM

flaflash · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2010, 01:22:41 PM »

guy called anthony at that canadian web site said he can't ship to usa

pastorp · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2010, 04:27:48 AM »

Flaflash, I bought a savage 2400 a few years ago in 12ga/308. It came damaged in shipping so the seller refunded my money but I sure liked the way it felt and handled. I've been looking for another but they are scarce. I am having some health problems and recoil has become a issue so I would probably prefer one in 243 if I could ever find one.

Regards,

flaflash · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2010, 02:08:18 PM »

pastorp sorry but for savage 2400 the only 2 ways they came was 222 or 308.if you want 243 you may find it in valmet,baikal or winchester

pastorp · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2010, 03:50:18 PM »

What say you DM were they ever available in 243..........I'm sure I've seen them advertised but didn't want one at the time..

Regards,

pastorp · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2010, 03:51:59 PM »

Say Flash are you in Fla is that where you live?

Regards,

Drilling Man · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2010, 04:10:19 PM »

Quote from: pastorp on September 22, 2010, 03:50:18 PM

What say you DM were they ever available in 243..........I'm sure I've seen them advertised but didn't want one at the time..

Regards,

I'd say, if you saw them advertised in .243 Win., you were lied to.

I've got a couple 412's in 243....

DM

dougk · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2010, 06:26:07 PM »

I have a Valmet 412 in 12/243.

pastorp · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2010, 03:15:59 AM »

Well Flash you must be right then, guess this oldtimers disease is getting the best of me.

My momma told me when she was about 90 that this getting old wasn't as much fun as she thought it would be.....

Regards,

flaflash · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2010, 03:33:23 AM »

pastrop i'm in ft.myers and i hunt up at riverranch kelly

Drilling Man · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2010, 04:12:20 AM »

Quote from: pastorp on September 23, 2010, 03:15:59 AM

Well Flash you must be right then, guess this oldtimers disease is getting the best of me. My momma told me when she was about 90 that this getting old wasn't as much fun as she thought it would be.....

Regards,

One think IS "absolutely" for sure! Gettin old isn't for sissys!!

DM

pastorp · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2010, 08:31:15 AM »

Well Kelly florida is my home state but I've been gone a long time.

I still get home to visit every few years though..

Regards,

flaflash · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2010, 12:12:50 PM »

well give a ane mail if you do kmlashley@aol.com

flaflash · « **Reply #22 on:** September 24, 2010, 09:32:25 AM »

pastorp there 's a valmet 412 12ga/243 for sale on gunsinternational ---$1600.00