New Survival Rifle Paradigm: Chiappa Big Badger

Uber-lightweight, Spartan and affordable, a new survival rifle emerges for those that live beyond the pavement. The Chiappa Big Badger Folding Rifle comes in three different chamberings, providing defensive or game-getting prowess in an incredibly packable platform.

Chiappa Big Badger Folding Rifle Details

The Big Badger comes in one of three different flavors: .350 Legend, .30-30 or .410 bore. It expands on the Little Badger family with larger, more powerful chamberings. Make no mistake, you can go into bear country with .350 or .30-30, and .410 bore will handle a lot of game-getting chores in a true survival scenario.

Ultimately, the Big Badger comprises a minimalist design to ensure it goes where you go. At just 2.5 pounds and in a folding design, it should stow easily in a pack, behind a truck seat, in a cub cab or on a boat. No matter your outdoor adventure or lifestyle, the Big Badger could play a defensive/survival role.

The folding, single-shot rifle features a 20-inch threaded barrel. It comes threaded 1/2×28 for fitting muzzle devices or a suppressor. The shotgun variant’s 20-inch barrel includes a fixed fiber-optic front sight. It also employs the use of Beretta/Benelli interchangeable chokes.

Each configuration utilizes an M-LOK system integrated into the forend, along with a top and bottom Picatinny rail for mounting optics and accessories. A rubber recoil pad, crossbolt safety, 5/16-inch steel rod stock with adjustable comb round out this handy package.

Folded, the Big Badger measures just 19.25 inches long by 6 inches wide. Retail is $354.07. For more info, visit chiappafirearms.com.