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Savage 42 Takedown [Review]: Best Small-Game Hunting Rifle?
Savage Arms combined the accuracy of the .22 LR with the utility of a .410 shotgun in the Takedown 42. Does it perform? We take it to the range to find out.
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Savage Arms combined the accuracy of the .22 LR with the utility of a .410 shotgun in the Takedown 42. Does it perform? We take it to the range to find out.
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