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Some rifles try to do everything. The Chiappa Little Badger does one thing really well: it disappears into a pack and comes out ready to work. This single shot break action folds in half when you open the action, shrinking down to about 17 inches overall so it stows neatly in the included carry bag. Unfolded, you get a full 31 inch rifle with a 16.5 inch barrel that weighs in around 2.9 pounds. That is light enough to strap to a hiking pack, stash behind the truck seat, or keep in a camp kit without ever noticing it is there.
The .17 HMR chambering gives this little rifle some real reach. It shoots flatter and hits harder at distance than a standard .22, which makes it a genuinely capable choice for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and other small varmints out past 100 yards. And since it is a single shot, you will find yourself slowing down and making each round count, which is half the fun of a rifle like this. The muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 with a thread protector installed, so adding a suppressor or other rimfire muzzle device is a simple twist-on affair.
The skeletonized wire frame stock keeps weight to an absolute minimum and houses a built-in shell holder that keeps twelve extra rounds right on the gun. Up front, quad Picatinny rails surround the barrel just ahead of the receiver, giving you mounting real estate on top, bottom, and both sides for an optic, light, or bipod. M1 Carbine style sights with an adjustable rear come standard, so it shoots straight right out of the bag.
Between the folding design, the manual extractor, and the exposed hammer with half-cock safety, there is not much on this rifle that can go wrong. It is the kind of simple, dependable tool that ends up getting carried more than fancier rifles that stay home. For a lightweight trail gun, a truck rifle, or a first step into .17 HMR, the Little Badger is tough to beat.
When you open the action and fold the barrel down toward the wire stock, the Little Badger measures roughly 17 inches overall. That is compact enough to fit inside the included carry bag, which can be worn or strapped to a larger pack. Unfolded, it stretches back out to a full 31 inch rifle.
Yes, the 16.5 inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard thread pitch for most rimfire suppressors and muzzle devices. A thread protector comes installed from the factory to keep the threads clean when you are running the muzzle bare.
You can. The rifle has Picatinny rails on the top, bottom, and both sides just forward of the receiver, so there is room for an optic up top plus a light or bipod elsewhere. Many owners run a compact red dot or small scope to take advantage of the .17 HMR's flat trajectory. If you prefer irons, the M1 Carbine style sights with adjustable rear work well on their own.
This chambering shines as a lightweight varmint and small game rifle. The .17 HMR shoots noticeably flatter than a .22 LR and stays effective well past 100 yards on prairie dogs, squirrels, and similar pests. Its packable size also makes it a favorite for camping trips, backcountry hikes, and riding along in the truck.
| UPC | 8053670712072 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500.145 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .17 HM2 |
| Capacity | 0 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 19.3500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.6 |
| Package Width | 11.2 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Hammer |
| Shipping Weight | 3.75 |
| Sights | Adjustable |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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