A combination gun is often a single barrel rifle and a single barrel shotgun, that's at least how I understand the term. So even though technically it is a double "gun" it is really two single barrels in one firearm.

I'm quite interested in getting a combination gun in 12 gauge and .222. I do a lot of varied small game hunting, almost every day, and think one of these would be quite suitable. Also during worktime I think one of these would also be handy.

I have posted on the classified pages that I am looking for a combination rifle and included the model Tikka M07 in the list. Previously I have turned my nose up a little at one of these as I liked the better styling of other Tikka's and other brands, but I have been thinking the external hammer of the Tikka might actually be a plus rather than a negative. With a bolt action with a magazine, you can have rounds ready in the mag to be chambered. With a single shot it takes way too long to load the barrel in a hurry. If you are carrying it around all day loaded it is dangerous but with a rifle with hammers surely this is quite safe or at least much safer?

Both the shotgun and rifle barrel could be loaded ready for use but with the safety on and the hammer uncocked. Something I would not consider with an internal hammer rifle.
I'm interested in anyone's experiences with combination rifle/shotguns or in using single shots and consideration of carrying a loaded firearm. Thanks.