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salukipv1 08-15-2011 07:20 PM

Savage 220 slug error...
 
It appears savage says this thing is a sabot slug gun, but it's a rifle I tell ya!

Finally got a chance to shoot it, still need to try 1 other load, but this load is already WAY better/tighter than any slug gun I've ever shot.

And oh baby is a 20ga no pain at all too shoot!

Was shooting the federal barnes expander tipped, gonna try some rem accutip when I can find them somewhere, out of stock everywhere, online, in person, etc...

Pro-Line 08-18-2011 04:08 PM

I was looking for a rifled barrel for my 1100 last year and the guy at the gun shop was showing me some groups that he shot with his 220. It was incredible.

salukipv1 08-18-2011 04:16 PM


Originally Posted by Pro-Line (Post 3836046)
I was looking for a rifled barrel for my 1100 last year and the guy at the gun shop was showing me some groups that he shot with his 220. It was incredible.

I've always have hated slug guns!

Have always shot 12gauges, mostly rem 1100's, all loads, rifled barrels,

I call BS from most guys saying how great their slugs shoot, and usually 3" at a100yds from a 12ga rifled barrel sounds "awesome" and honestly if I hit a pie plate at a 100yds I'd say you were doing well/average.

I think this thing will easily do 1-2" groups at 100yds!

Very excited to slug hunt for once!

Not to mention the kick on this thing is probably like a .270...aka barely noticeable!

bronko22000 08-18-2011 05:06 PM

I wish you guys woudl shut up about these 220s. I keep telling myself "you don't need one, you don't need one." But you guys are definately not helping.

sconnyhunter 08-18-2011 06:22 PM

Bronko, I have the same problem.
I "need" to get a gun for my oldest, she'll be hunting with me in a few years, but I should get it soon, so I have it. This might be the thing to buy.

BRUSE 08-20-2011 12:37 AM

I think I'm gonna get one just to extend the area I can hunt. Can't wait to get back and get one. Did you get the camo one?

specialist1 08-24-2011 04:56 PM

I wish they made a lefty....:mad:

salukipv1 08-25-2011 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by BRUSE (Post 3836595)
I think I'm gonna get one just to extend the area I can hunt. Can't wait to get back and get one. Did you get the camo one?

All Black.

salukipv1 08-25-2011 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by specialist1 (Post 3838487)
I wish they made a lefty....:mad:

Pretty sure the 110 action it's built on comes in a left hand, and if these keep selling like hot cakes, I'm sure they'll be offering a lefty sometime.

Although with this being the most accurate slug gun out there, all you need is 1 shot ;) get one already! haha.

salukipv1 08-25-2011 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by sconnyhunter (Post 3836130)
Bronko, I have the same problem.
I "need" to get a gun for my oldest, she'll be hunting with me in a few years, but I should get it soon, so I have it. This might be the thing to buy.

Pretty sure they make a 220 youth version of this.

gonewest 08-30-2011 02:59 PM

They do make a youth model. The only difference is that the stock is 1 in shorter. I went with the youth it felt better and I wear alot of clothes at times. One thing has anyone adjusted the trigger on theirs? Mine compared to my other rifles is around 4 lbs. Its nice and crisp but I wanted to back it down a bit and found that it couldn't be adjusted any more. MIne is very very accurate with 2 3/4 in Accutips. Alot of others use the 3 in but I haven't tried them yet. I did notice that the first 2 shots shot real well and the third opened up a little. If you are looking for great groups shoot 2 then wait 5 min then shoot 2 more. I also take a bore snake and run it down the barrel with some bore shine then a dry patch after 10 shots or so. It just improves accruacy. Let me know if you guys see difference in the 2 3/4 slugs vrs the 3 in?


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