Who doesn't love a single-shot take-down survival rifle? Chiappa's Little Badger, released last year, was a wild success. Since then, customers have clamored for more calibers, particularly ones suitable for taking larger game. Now, Chiappa is responding with its all-new Big Badger. It's simply an oversized variation of the Little Badger, available now in three caliber options: .410 bore, 30/30, and 350 Legend.
Naturally, going from rimfire to centerfire did mean that Chiappa had to tweak the design a little. While similar to its predecessor, the Big Badger holds some unique and distinguishing characteristics that set it far above and apart, while retaining the single-shot capability.
A break-action folds the Big Badger into a convenient and compact rifle for easy carrying and storage. At the front of the receiver and the top of the chamber sits a rail with integrated rails on the top and bottom, while the sides are MLOK cut for accessory use. Any optic can easily be affixed to the rail with room for foregrips and lights on the bottom.
All steel rod stocks mimic an extruded wire construction with a fixed recoil-absorbing buttpad. The stock is curved, mimicking a rifle grip for exceptional balance and control. At the top of the stock is the welcome addition of a cheek rest, which can be adjusted depending on the shooter's needs. All three caliber options feature a 20" barrel. The action opens via a trigger-shaped release, and an extractor actuates to quickly remove the cartridge without needing additional tools.
Big Badger’s .410 variation has a smooth bore and integrated front sight post and Beretta/Benelli Mobile Choke threads, including an MC-1 modified choke. The 30/30 contains a 1:12 rifled bore without a sight post but does include a threaded muzzle with a thread protector. The 350 Legend variation copies the 30/30 with a threaded muzzle and protector but has a 1:16 twist rate. Each caliber option has a total length of 35" and weighs 5.5 lbs, perfect for your backpack or survival kit. MSRP $225 - $362, depending upon model chosen; ChiappaFirearms.com.
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