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Posted: 11/27/2015 9:00:32 AM EDT
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That's a pretty good deal. For me, I really wouldn't need a 20 gauge semi-auto and even though the M6 Scout is a niche gun, it retains its value quite well.
If it doesn't have the scope-rail attachment, I would look for one to add. Zero it for the .22LR and figure out which loads in .410 pattern well. I have a Trijicon Reflex (12.5 MOA triangle) sight on mine and the tip of the triangle is dialed with with the .22LR, and the large triangle works well with bird shot up to buck shot as a pointing reference. The only inconsistency I've had is with slugs when it comes to accuracy. Still, I like the patterns of the buckshot rounds out to 25 yards and I'm pretty much minute-of-squirrel out to almost 50 yards with the .22. The .410 does have its limitations, but all that implies is to understand them and apply the .410 within those limitations. I can shoot squirrels out of a tree with the shot rounds, and I wouldn't attempt shooting any medium sized game with the buckshot rounds outside of 20-25 yards. 
I'm happy with my M6 Scout, but would love it if there was a 20 gauge option. I just find the 20 gauge more versatile for "survival" over the .410 which I see as really limited to smaller game and birds. There is the new Chiappa M6-22 which combines a .22LR with 20 gauge and that is something I may spring for just to see if my wishes would work. It's only about a pound heavier than the M6 Scout, but if slugs would pattern better that would be great (still doubtful), but a least 20 gauge buckshot is a proven deer killer...but I digress... Enjoy the M6 Scout. I think you got a great deal and you could most likely recoup your investment if it just doesn't work for you. It's a fun gun, especially when out hunting small game. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 11/27/2015 9:52:01 AM EDT
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I was thinking about 410 slug for a "stronger" round, yet in doing research ibfound several post indicating that the manual says no slugs due to full choke.
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Posted: 11/27/2015 10:56:52 AM EDT
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I was thinking about 410 slug for a "stronger" round, yet in doing research ibfound several post indicating that the manual says no slugs due to full choke. I've read mixed reports. No issues with using them in mine, but they just weren't accurate at all. I'm much happier with the 3-4 pellet 2.5" shells or even the 5-pellet 3" shells and how they pattern out to 25 yards or so. For medium game defense or hunting, they would be more than effective in that range. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 12/2/2015 2:48:26 AM EDT
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I love my 22 Hornet version. Never had any issues with it.
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Posted: 12/2/2015 10:19:41 AM EDT
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Man I have wanted one of these for years but I never knew they were full choke. That realy turns me off If I can't shoot slugs out of it. 3 inch brenneke slugs really make the 410 a decent gun for bigger game.
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Posted: 12/2/2015 11:33:49 AM EDT
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"Pretty good deal"????? Really?????
A semi auto 20 ga PLUS 150 CASH for a single shot 410 and single shot .22 ?????// 
Sorry, I don't call that a good deal. I will take the 20 ga every time. Doc Edit to add, was an owner back when they first came out. Trigger (if you call it that) was what totally turned me off. If they were 150 bucks TOTAL and had the pistol grip (that was nixed by the company), I might bite. Just my .02 |
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Posted: 12/2/2015 12:33:12 PM EDT
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I guess it depends on the value of your trade. You can't touch an M6 scout for less then 600~700 unless your extremely lucky and happen across one in a pawn/ gun shop who doesn't know its value.
I have always wanted one. $600 is to much for my blood for what it is.... Though if I was at my LGS and spotted one for less then $500 I would probably be walking out with one. $400 and it wouldent even be thought. |
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Posted: 12/2/2015 3:50:00 PM EDT
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Its in excellent condition and they are getting very rare, so thats why i poped on it. A rossi combo is definitely cheaper but not near as collectable. Im looking for a s ope mount now.
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Posted: 12/2/2015 3:53:05 PM EDT
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Not my cup of tea due to the ergonomics or lack there of but certainly a popular rifle with an almost cult following. A following that's grown since they stopped making it.
I like the no frills concept but hate the trigger design. |
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Posted: 12/3/2015 8:49:18 PM EDT
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Originally based on a USAF aircrew survival rifle. Trigger was originally w/o a guard, and designed to be used by mittened hands.
The trigger guts will greatly benefit from a dis-assembly, cleaning, and proper lubing. An educated person can smooth the engagement surfaces on the TG, and this will always be to the good. The factory offered an OEM sight rail that mated with pre-drilled holes in the receiver, but long extinct. This can be duplicated by your gunsmith. Full choke on a .410, for a survival rifle makes some sense, being most likely to harvest small birds/game. Downed aircrew using such a gun, with minimal practice probably would not benefit from slugs, and would benefit from shot fired from full choke barrel. Trade-off, favoring the most likely users. As with all .22s, find a good ammo that it likes, and stock up. Dial-in the iron sights at appropriate (short) range. Paint rear of front sight blade with neon green luminescent paint for quick sight pick-up under any conditions. Older eyes will benefit from various sorts of optics, as the OEM iron sights are crude. This makes a rail installation mandatory. I detest rounds added to slings, as they greatly interfere with swinging the weapon freely. Worst thing ever. The .410 SG barrel can be augmented with rifle-barreled inserts from MC ACE, and that expands one's horizons greatly.http://www.mcace.com/adapters.HTM I had no idea that these things were currently worth so much. I have mine stashed in a nylon camo case originally made for Savage 10-24 rifles. One thing I did almost by accident, was to buy a QD take-down pin for it at a local ship's chandlery. It's a stainless steel pin, of correct diameter, with a flared, tulip shaped head, with a push button recessed within the head. Push the button, and withdraw the pin holding the rifle together; instant dis-assembly. IIRC, later rifles came with something similar, but my rifle had a pin with E clips. Now, I have a take-down. 
Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Maybe I should sell mine. |
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Posted: 12/3/2015 9:25:12 PM EDT
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I found a new in wrapper mount for 60 shipped. Its been ordered.
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Posted: 12/3/2015 9:47:23 PM EDT
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I found a new in wrapper mount for 60 shipped. Its been ordered. Sweet! OEM was $7.50. |
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Posted: 12/3/2015 9:53:12 PM EDT
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Sweet! OEM was $7.50. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I found a new in wrapper mount for 60 shipped. Its been ordered. Sweet! OEM was $7.50. Shut it!  (kidding)
Also had a new m6 soft case for 75, thinking Bout getting that too. Any other better options people have been using? |
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Posted: 12/4/2015 4:08:54 PM EDT
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Galati makes one.
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Posted: 12/5/2015 7:47:47 PM EDT
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I wish i could find some sort of fiber optic dot system for the rail so batteries wouldnt be a issue. If i had the cash i think a dual lumen rmr would be tits!
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Posted: 12/6/2015 8:43:10 AM EDT
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Never had a M6...grew up with a Savage 24.
I can tell you that 410 is very underrated. Fire a 20ga without hearing protection and you'll do some damage. The 410 isn't bad at all. I keep a couple single shots and a bolt action around the homestead for critter control. Shot a fox at 40 or 50 yards with 3" buck - dropped him in his tracks. took a few impala with a .410 and slugs as well back in the day. Understand it's limitations and you'll be fine. As for the M6 - from everything I've read, I'd say you did well! |
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Posted: 12/6/2015 9:39:52 AM EDT
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Im looking at bags for it, anyone tell me what they are using? The actual m6 bags are rare and expensive. The 10/22 takedown bag looks like it would work, but seem to be alot of people who say its a cheaply made bag.
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Posted: 12/7/2015 12:28:26 AM EDT
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While on this topic... Any one try or handle a new Chiappa M6-22? Specifically I am looking at the 20 gauge.
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Posted: 12/7/2015 6:30:10 AM EDT
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I do like the 20ga idea, but any chiappa I've handled before ( 22 pistols) seemed cheaply made. I know the rhino has a cult following, and maybe the m6 is good but its also very pricey for a new production arm from a foreign maker.
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Posted: 12/8/2015 9:29:33 AM EDT
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I think, since this firearm will have a rail atop the receiver, that a swing-away, hinged mount for the relatively low-power scope would be ideal. Swung in-place atop the receiver, it would serve for the rifle ctg, and swung down, it would not interfere with using the shotgun. These mounts used to be more common in the past, but they still exist today.
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Posted: 12/9/2015 10:46:09 AM EDT
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Picked up the m6 yesterday. I called springfield this morning and they are sending me a manual free of charge. Not really sure if its a printed version or cd, but i dont care. Im a nerd in the way that id like to read the actual recommendations for the rifle as part of my knowledge base.
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Posted: 12/10/2015 7:28:21 AM EDT
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Picked up the m6 yesterday. I called springfield this morning and they are sending me a manual free of charge. Not really sure if its a printed version or cd, but i dont care. Im a nerd in the way that id like to read the actual recommendations for the rifle as part of my knowledge base. My God! You rtfm'ed!? I have to exhaust all other options before I touch a manual 
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Posted: 12/11/2015 7:11:51 AM EDT
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I always eyed those. But got a rossi 22/410 matched pair youthrifle with a simmons 22 mag scope for sub 100$..ive got few slugs but mostly buck andbird.
The thing is heavy but its small...even more so broke down... |
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Posted: 12/11/2015 10:24:33 AM EDT
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I was thinking about 410 slug for a "stronger" round, yet in doing research ibfound several post indicating that the manual says no slugs due to full choke. Full choke is fine for slugs, they may just not pattern well. |
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Posted: 12/12/2015 9:23:39 AM EDT
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All said and done.... i may just list it. Lol. Yeah, its a rare thing these days but im just a tactical practical type shooter. Sorta wish i kept the shotgun. Oh well...
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Posted: 12/12/2015 9:45:25 AM EDT
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All said and done.... i may just list it. Lol. Yeah, its a rare thing these days but im just a tactical practical type shooter. Sorta wish i kept the shotgun. Oh well... Go full survival on it, make it awesome, then list it for a hefty fee. |
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