[jcchartboy]

After years of waiting...Savage has finally produced the upgraded version of the Savage 210...in 20ga...The Savage 220!!


Model 220 Bolt-Action Slug Gun

Suffield, CT – Savage Arms is proud to introduce the new Model 220 Bolt-Action Slug Gun, which provides hunters rifle-like accuracy in a 20 gauge bolt-action platform while adding a new level of sophistication and technology to Savage’s Slug Gun Series.

The 220’s accuracy should be no surprise because it’s not built like a shotgun, but rather like a Savage Rifle. “The 20 gauge chambering allows us to build the gun on a Model 110 receiver,” Said Savage CEO Ron Coburn. “This provides many advantages over a traditional shotgun with rifled barrel. On of the most noticeable, of course, is the inclusion of the AccuTrigger.”

Built on a Savage 110 receiver, the Model 220 features the revolutionary AccuTrigger, three-position rear-tang safety, detachable box magazine and a durable synthetic stock. Meanwhile the 20 ga. chambering packs plenty of punch for harvesting game in “slug only” areas, while reducing felt-recoil significantly compared to similar 12 gauge chamberings.

The Model 220 will be available in Black Synthetic with a MSRP of $505 and Realtree Hardwoods HD with an MSRP of $555.

http://www.savagearms.com/2009_pressrelease.htm#22f

 

[rutnbk]

great news[up][up]

 

[Grits N Gravy]

Sounds like a pretty cool gun. Not in the market for a slug gun now (I love my 870) but something to consider in the future.

 

[maximus]

How do the 20's compare to the 12's in energy down range and drop in inches?

 

[BROWNING 10 GA]

don't worry I'll be buying one [up]

 

[rdfhunter]

don't worry I'll be buying one

I just though..." great just what i need another slug gun".

 

[MrJavabird17]

I have been waiting for the 220. Any idea when they will be out ? I will be getting one.

 

[red65]

How do the 20's compare to the 12's in energy down range and drop in inches?

I'll stick with the 12ga..

 

[BOONER]

hey jcchartboy, i told you this awhile ago. awsome news huh?? i'll be on the waiting list for sure.thanks for the update

 

[itbedoe]

And the bad news is no lefty

 

[JERSEY BOB]

And the bad news is no lefty

YEP.

I'd be on this like white on rice if it was a lefty.

 

[BOONER]

any news about the shipping date yet??????????????????

 

[hunterpanz1100]

I might just have to get one[hihi] I've got one Savage and it's my favorite rifle[up]

 

[BROWNING 10 GA]

I'm still waiting for it too.[sleep]I have a scope just waiting to mount on it!

 

[shootstraight]

Similar to the Mossberg 695 slug gun I use.

SS!

 

[knowyourlimit]

Compared to the 12 ga., the 20 ga. with a 250 gr. bullet is closely the ballistic and energy equivalent of the .45Long Colt cartridge with a 250 gr. bullet when fired in a rifle. Still adequate within its confines, don't get me wrong. But I doubt many new rifle-buyers would ever storm the gun stores in search of a .45LC as their primary deer rifle when hunting PA or NY, yet it's interesting how many love the 20 ga. as a slug gun for deer in NJ today. Just an observation.

 

[outdrdave]

This thing is really sweet looking and the reviews I have found may make this my next slug gun.

 

[230grain hollowpoint]

How do the 20's compare to the 12's in energy down range and drop in inches?

The 20 is a little lower, but packs plenty of punch on deer sized animals and less recoil. If I ever buy another slug gun it will be a 20. This one seem especially nice

 

[lungbuster]

OK I am in.

 

[outdrdave]

Does it being on the Savage 110 platform mean that a Savage 110 stock can be used with little modifications?