I have 3 model 24s, the first is a 30-30/20 gauge, the second is a 357/20 with the deluxe walnut stock and checkering. My favorite is a 22/20 gauge Camper Special (20") with provision in the butt stock for ammo. i carry it in my truck with two 100 packs of mini-mags and two 20 round boxes (made for 600 Nitro Express), in each box are 5-No.4 Buck, 5-#7.5 shot, 5-#4 shot and 5 Bernike rifled slugs. I also keep a sling cleaning kit and a compact 3x scope (zeroed for 75 yards) in the kit. I have had a 22mag/20 gauge also. My older brother started out with a new 22/410 that he got for Christmas 1964, but traded for a Remington 600 in 243 Win in the summer of 1968.

I love my 22/20 Camper, but the last long gun I own will be the 357/20!

I have looked at the 223/ 20 or 12 and never been impressed. The Zoli and Valmet combo guns in serious calibers are on the upper edge of affordable for me, but I keep looking!

Ivan