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Following the wild success of the Little Badger, Chiappa Firearms releases the Big Badger for the U.S. market in 2025. The Big Badger is an oversized variation of the famous single-shot 22LR Little Badger. Coming in 3 caliber options, .410, 30/30, and 350 Legend, the Big Badger fills the role of popular single-shot break actions that have become harder to find.
While similar to their 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-inch 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 inches and weighs 5.5 pounds.
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To learn more about the full Big Badger lineup, please visit: https://www.chiappafirearms.com/category/gun/rifles/single-barrel/big-badger