Finally got my new Savage 220 Slug Gun :)

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After doing my research for the perfect slug gun for me, I have finally found it!

It has taken me a good while looking into the gun and set up I wanted but with it all together and home i cant wait to get some slugs threw it. I had gone with the newer version of the Savage 220 Slug Gun that comes with the detachable clip and accutrigger. For the scope I have gone with a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40mm with Accu-Range and it's mounted on a EGW Tactical mount.

Now I need to find what kinda ammo this thing likes before I get out for deer.
 
Joe_Singer said:
After doing my research for the perfect slug gun for me, I have finally found it!

It has taken me a good while looking into the gun and set up I wanted but with it all together and home i cant wait to get some slugs threw it. I had gone with the newer version of the Savage 220 Slug Gun that comes with the detachable clip and accutrigger. For the scope I have gone with a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40mm with Accu-Range and it's mounted on a EGW Tactical mount.

Now I need to find what kinda ammo this thing likes before I get out for deer.
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I have only fired the remington accutips in 3" first 3 shots 5/8 " next 2 shots opened it up too 1 1/4 at 100 yds
No need to look any further.
 
I have tried rem slugsters, buckhammers, and thier copper solid hollow points.
They all shoot fine, but recoil is BRUTAL!
I have casted and loaded my own Lee Key slugs (folded crimp).
They shot O.K.
You have to fill the slug base with muzzle loaders bore butter to ensure the release of the wad and slug after they exit the barrel.
If you are going to keep you ranges inside 50-75 yards, its a non issue.

If they stick together, they made a very audible hisssss as they travel down range!


I bedded 6- 500 grain, .458 bullets into the barrel channel, and installed a decellerator pad to help with recoil absorbtion.
It worked reasonably well.

I have since sold the slug warrior because my shoulder socket has Arthuritice, and I cant comfotably enjoy my evening after shooting it!

Have fun and hoefully you smack something nice with yours!
 
200 yards is my max - I've shot paper and 4" groups at that range. But...I mounted a 10x bushnell 4200 tactical on mine...and built up a drop sheet in ten yard increments. I laser range - dial the comeups just like my "big guns" and let 'em have it. I was honestly hoping to reach 300 yards when I tackled the project with the tactical scope but I couldn't handle the repeated impacts on both my shoulder and my wallet to get that far out confidently.


So far longest deer shot, and a "dead right there" one at that - was 155 yards out. BOOOOOOOM.......FWOPFLOP!!
 
xring_assassin said:
200 yards is my max - I've shot paper and 4" groups at that range. But...I mounted a 10x bushnell 4200 tactical on mine...and built up a drop sheet in ten yard increments. I laser range - dial the comeups just like my "big guns" and let 'em have it. I was honestly hoping to reach 300 yards when I tackled the project with the tactical scope but I couldn't handle the repeated impacts on both my shoulder and my wallet to get that far out confidently.


So far longest deer shot, and a "dead right there" one at that - was 155 yards out. BOOOOOOOM.......FWOPFLOP!!
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Alright good to know. I was also thinkin 200 would be my max but i need to get out and start shooting. Would have been nice to bring over some ammo from the US from last time I was there, but oh well..

After deer season i may see about hitting the 300 range and maybe get out to drop some coyotes.
 
Joe_Singer said:
Thanks for the info guys !!

So how far would you guys make a kill with confidence with the gun and how far have you have shot?
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It depends how far you can keep your shots on a pie plate sized target from field positions. What you can do from the bench doesn't count for much in the field. You are best to pass up shots beyond 100 yards if your ability to estimate range needs work, because the trajectory of the shotgun slug will drop off quickly beyond your zero range. But out to 100 yards, a center hold will put meat in the freezer.

Practicing getting into the lower shooting positions quickly, kneeling and sitting specifically, and compare how well you shoot from those positions compared to standing off-hand. Standing off-hand might be best limited to shots within 50 yards, but you'll have time to get lower if the game animal is undisturbed. If you think a shot is beyond your ability or if it doesn't feel good to you for any reason, pass it up.

When you get a shot at a live target, concentrate on the mechanics of the shot; relax, breath, hold, press. At the shot, don't take the gun off your shoulder. Work the action as quickly and as hard as you can, reacquire your firing grip and your target. If your target is still in your field of view, shoot again and continue doing so until either the target is no longer in view or the gun runs dry. Reload. Mark your position with some easily seen object, then move to where you last saw your deer. If its there, good job. If there is no sign at all, you can easily return to the spot you fired from and reassess. If there's a blood trail, follow it up and take care of business.

With range time, your confidence will grow. With the experience gained from your first kill, your confidence will grow. If care is taken not to exceed the capability of your marksmanship or your gun, you will do fine, but those limitations are something you must define for yourself.
 
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