In my experience with deer hunting i have never had the time for a follow up shot due to the fact that the deer is already gone. and even if i did the chances of a hit are very slim ( the deer is running). I shoot an H&R ultra slug hunter it is a single shot however the savage 220 is verrrrrryyyy nice. If you like the feeling of a second or third round being there than i would go with the savage if not my H&R is just as accurate for half the price.