Savage 220 or 212 and why?
10-12-2011, 04:34 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Davison, Michigan
Posts: 162
Savage 220 or 212 and why?
In the market for a dedicated bolt action slug gun for whitetails. I have narrowed it down to the Savage line of sluggers. Now which chambering, 20 ga or 12 ga? My dad has a Marlin 512 and it is in my opinion way more gun than anyone would ever need for a Michigan whitetail. I am leaning towards the 220, that way my wife could use it as well without fear of it nocking her senseless. Tell me your personal experience with either gun and/or why you would choose one over the other. Any known issues I need to be aware of on either weapon?
Thanks,
Z
Thanks,
Z
10-12-2011, 05:02 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Warren County NJ USA
Posts: 3,898
I love my 220f, she is topped of with a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40 mounted with the Grim Reaper Deadnutz one piece Medium rings, using Remington 3" Accu-Tip Slugs, I'm 4" high at 100yds above center with 3/4" 5 shot groups, easily a 200yrd shotgun
Last edited by BOWHUNTERCOP; 10-12-2011 at 05:08 PM.
10-13-2011, 04:41 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
I think you're making a good choice with the Savage, and if recoil is part of the decision, the 20 is the way to go.
I have a 512 and love it, but i don't feel that a 12 ga is really overkill for deer. Does your Dad's 512 have a wood or synthetic stock?
I have a 512 and love it, but i don't feel that a 12 ga is really overkill for deer. Does your Dad's 512 have a wood or synthetic stock?
10-16-2011, 05:03 PM
#9
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Davison, Michigan
Posts: 162
Dad's 512 has a really nice wood stock, so the little extra weight helps.
