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Old 12-02-2010 | 11:52 AM
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Guys I know there has been many post about the 220F and the ammo used. I'm going to purchase this shotgun in 2 weeks, seems like the majority of the ammo used and liked by this shotgun is the Remington Accu-Tips, but my question is 2-3/4" or 3" shells? Also I know shotguns are iffy & I will try some other brands as well.
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Old 12-02-2010 | 03:01 PM
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I myself use the 3 inch never tried the 2.5 I would go to abes ammo I think it is called you can get them for 11.99 per box. RIght now they are out of stock and no one seems to have them. Just dont use Hornady.
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Old 12-03-2010 | 06:42 AM
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I'm going to purchase it the week of December 13th, this is after our annual 6 day deer season. Purchasing it from Cabelas, I have over $200 in gift cards, I also have their coupon that gives off at the register $100 if you spend over $500, plus I have points from my Cabelas Visa, in no rush to sight it in, I will wait for nicer weather, spring of 2011
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Old 12-03-2010 | 02:39 PM
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Nice gun!!! I wouldn't worry much about the type of ammo you run through it, I think you will be happy with any good Sabot, be it winchester, Remington, federal, etc, I personally like the 2 3/4 I think it is just a little more accurate at longer range, Good luck Doc
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Old 12-03-2010 | 04:11 PM
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I tried both the 2 3/4 and 3 inch Remington Accu Tips. My gun seemed to like the 2 3/4 and actually in my circle of friends, we account for 4 of these...all seemed to prefer the 2 3/4.

We tried the Federal, Hornady and both sizes in Remington's...it seemed that since February, the 2 3/4 were hard to come by...so we ended up getting 4 cases between 3 of us. Course we like to shoot alot at the range.
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Old 12-07-2010 | 03:49 AM
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Where do you get cases of these at? How many are in a case, also?
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Old 12-12-2010 | 02:25 AM
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Does Lightfield made a slug for the 20?
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Old 12-12-2010 | 05:20 AM
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yes Lightfield makes a 20ga slug, but since the Savage has a fast twist the Lightfields won't perform as well as other slugs
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Old 12-12-2010 | 03:18 PM
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Ok, I have great accurcey with them in 12ga. Was just wondering as I am going to buy this 220F as I hunted with a gun last weekend for the 1st time in over 15 years. I would bowhunt during the gun seasons but not no more.
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Old 12-12-2010 | 04:43 PM
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Rick out of Remington 11-87 12ga I also love the Lightfields
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