This benchtop review compares the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival .22LR rifles for survival scenarios. The Little Badger excels in deployment/storage speed and weight, while the Henry offers superior portability by storing all parts in its stock. The Ruger 10/22 leads in capacity and ergonomics but is the heaviest and most expensive.
The Chiappa Little Badger is presented as a compact, foldable rifle ideal for survival and preparedness scenarios. It features a single-shot .22 LR chambering and a break-action design. While demonstrated with Sellier & Bellot ammunition and a Primary Arms optic, a humorous attempt to hit a steel gong at 200 meters was unsuccessful, highlighting potential limitations for long-range accuracy.
The Little Badger is a highly portable .22 LR rifle designed for survival and backpacking. Its break-action mechanism is simple, allowing for single-shot operation. The rifle can be folded or completely disassembled by removing a pivot pin, making it exceptionally compact for transport. With a 16.5-inch barrel and weighing only 2.9 lbs, it offers a practical solution for emergency preparedness or discreet carry.
This American Rifleman video features the Chiappa Little Badger TDX, a unique, single-shot, takedown rimfire rifle chambered exclusively in .22 Long Rifle. Emphasizing its utilitarian design, the video highlights its suitability for survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts. The review details its lightweight, compact, and foldable nature, making it ideal for backpacking or as a "just in case" firearm. Key features discussed include the 16.5" threaded barrel, its sub-3lb weight, and a 17" folded length. The video also covers its simple break-action, manual loading process, integrated aperture rear and post front sights with adjustability, and a 12-round cartridge holder on the stock. While lacking a manual safety, it possesses automatic safeties. The review concludes with on-range performance, noting its quick readiness, smooth shooting, and accuracy, positioning it as a functional tool for small-game hunting and survival scenarios.
This video showcases the Chiappa Little Badger, a compact single-shot survival rifle. It details the rifle's simple assembly, manual loading of a .22 LR round from its integrated stock holder, firing, and manual extraction of the spent casing. The rifle features a quad-rail forend for accessories and is presented as a lightweight, portable option for survival scenarios.
This Getzone Holiday Gift Guide 2022 focuses on long guns, showcasing a variety of firearms. Featured are the APF Armory .300 Win Mag 18" Proof Carbon Fiber MLR Compact, the Chiappa Firearms Little Badger 22LR Take Down Xtreme Rifle, and the Charles Daly 202A .410 Over/Under Compact Shotgun. The video also highlights an AR Takedown Tool and thanks Fiocchi USA for ammunition. Additional content includes mentions of SootchZone, Robbie Wheaton's YouTube channel, and affiliate links for Sportsman's Guide, USCCA, and Rubber Dummies, along with a call to action for Patreon support. The video aims to provide fun gun reviews.
The Chiappa Little Badger in .17 HMR offers surprising build quality for its price point, featuring a crisp trigger and effective peep sights. While its single-shot, break-action design requires manual reloading, it excels as a lightweight backpacking or survival rifle. Its high-velocity .17 HMR round provides a flat trajectory, making it suitable for teaching marksmanship or small game hunting.
This video from SHOT Show 2013 provides a look at the Chiappa Little Badger, a .22 caliber survival firearm. The description highlights the importance of having a reliable .22 for survival situations and directs viewers to AmericanRifleman.org/SHOTShow for more information. The focus is on introducing this specific firearm and its potential utility.
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