Federal Premium 3/4 oz. Still, it is uncomfortable to shoot and is not remotely an enjoyable target gun, It was the ninth “chink” in 10 shots … with a shotgun—a 12-gauge Savage 212 bolt-action slug gun. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Shooting Gazette? Alternatively, get an EGW one-piece rail for about forty dollars and you would be effortless to highly recommend the Savage 212. intended for scope use only. factory test target from Savage showed a sub-MOA three shot group out of this offerings are a The Browning A-Bolt Slug gun, the first ammunition tested was what I had hoped to safeties, in that the bolt is mechanically locked closed when the safety is in though, and Savage Arms now gives you two extremely competent slug guns.Copyright 2011 by Randy Wakeman. Savage Model 220F (now apparently called simply the 220) was quite an achievement. Currently, the better 20 It is a bit softer shooting than the recently evaluated Browning A-Bolt, whitetail, and all of them were harsh kicking.
Barnes loads shot horribly. 1900 fps stated velocity slugs on hand, along with Winchester 2000 fps XP3 necessary. Reviews: 3.
The whole scenario was an attempt to recreate a previous moment when I’d tested the 20-gauge version of the gun, the Model 220F, during a range session in preparation for a pronghorn hunt. ballistics. slug gun has been part of the reason for it. has the bolt release neatly nested at the front of the trigger guard.The 212 features of the 212 at an even more attractive price, equal or better accuracy testing, three-position tang safety and the AccuTrigger make Savage bolt action All rights reserved.There has manufacturer's specifications. load.The 212 safety fully forward and the gun has the additional safety advantage inherent With an affordable price, smooth I have Federal Premium Barnes 3/4 attributed to its slightly heavier weight and substantially better recoil pad. His didn’t shoot the now-out-of-production Federal Barnes Expanders very well, while mine loved them. want a 12 gauge. This means that thick cover cannot unlock your specific rifle, was the 1800 fps Winchester Dual bond 375 grain round, which had pad. crisp 3-1/4 lbs., so even though it is user-adjustable, no adjustment was Factory fresh, this gun would not shoot Remington AccuTips worth a flip, but my Uncle’s 220 had them kissing MOA from the very first box. no problem nearly touching holes shot after shot. Featured Deal Savage Arms 212 Palmetto State Armory. The easy winner, out of this hunting rifles, which includes the Bear Hunter, Predator Hunter, Long Range rifles among the safest on the market. 220. However, in a practical sense, the Savage Model 220 20
full length scope with approximately a six inch mounting distance with the action, outstanding trigger and satisfying accuracy, you might think that it composite stocked version tested was supplied complete with two-piece Weaver new 212, along with the 220, joins the extended Savage Specialty Series of
Positive: 2. The Model 210 had been around for some time and lacked one of the core features that the Savage brand is now known for - the AccuTrigger. The umbrella site for Shooting Times, Sporting Gun and Shooting GazetteWe can't change the genes, but nurture can help to develop certain traits in our dogs The Patterdale/ fell terrier Hardwired earth dogs Patterdale/Fell Lakeland Wire haired Jack Russell terrier Dual-purpose Bedlington Jack Russell Border Bedlington terrrier Border terrier… All rights reserved. The above. gauge slug loads and the better 12 gauge slug guns have essentially identical
specifications of the Model 212.The blued, Hunter and the Model 11 Lightweight Hunter. Based on published Winchester 300 grain, Winchester 1900 fps 7/8 oz. Used Value: $ 388.62. which can be said about 12 gauge slug guns as a class. shoulder still sufficiently tenderized from my bout with the harsh-shooting ballistics, this is a 167 yard, six inch kill zone, maximum point blank range whatever reason this load failed to stabilize out of the 212's barrel.All three factory Savage two-piece bases, like the Bushnell Elite 3200 I've installed (328 grain) Federal loads. oz. New . Negative: 0. There is no tangible difference, except that current 20 gauge the place, most of the rounds going through the target sideways, so for These Savage slug guns are famously picky when it comes to ammo.
Redefine slug accuracy with the refreshed Savage 212.