Love my Savage 220. I bought it several years ago. Prior to it, I shot a Remington 870 LW 20 gauge with slug barrel. Believe me, as far as accuracy, there is no comparison. The 220 is far and above in accuracy . I always shoot Winchester 3" Partition Gold Sabots. We can also hunt with Straight walled rifle cartridges here in Ohio, but they are no more accurate at nominal ranges than the 220.