Tarhunt v savage 220

[DeplorableDan]

Never any cycle issues with my Savage, no issues what so ever besides a rough action which was a easy fix, now it's smooth.....But I will agree with you on 100 yards is more then enough for most slug gun hunts and most shots on deer here in NJ are within 60 or 75 yards, and guys giving up archery spots for spots for longer shots is stupid

How did you smooth out the action?

[hammer4reel]

IDK this has been beat to death many times and only is an argumentative topic. Both shoot great, one cycles great the other doesn't, one costs alot and the other doesn't. My beretta 391 shoots 2" groups CONSISTANTLY at 100yrds with handloads that only cost me $1.45 per shell. How much do you really need out of a slug gun? I see guys hunt spots with the bow and see alot of nice bucks out of their stand but out of bowrange. Then once the slug gun is in their hands they abandon those spots for areas where "they can shoot 200yrds" only to come up empty handed. How stupid is that? I haven't had to shoot past 60yrds for years so 200 yrd accuracy is not important. Just my 2 cents

how about. while many guys can shoot under an inch at 100 yards off a bench, they cant shoot a pie plate offhand at the same distance

[MGHunter66]

how about. while many guys can shoot under an inch at 100 yards off a bench, they cant shoot a pie plate offhand at the same distance

So true, what is even more crazy is those same benchrest guys sight in and go hunting never even trying to shoot off hand. I have yet to see one guy at the range try and i am there many times with my son doing just that... practicing off hand

[BHC]

How did you smooth out the action?

lapping compound

[BHC]

practice makes one better.....most people cause for whatever the reasons just don't have time to practice

[Stratus]

I'm glad this post is up. Completely forgot I have a 220 hiding in my safe lol

[BowhunterNJ]

Guys I cleaned up this topic, let's keep it on track and not turn into ugly arguments online.

[Thunderchicken]

I have an H and R 20 gauge ultra slugger and a Ithaca deerslayer in 12 gauge. Both are real accurate and economical!!

[DeplorableDan]

The h&r and the 220 are the flagship slug guns in nj...for a reason. Both tack drivers but the h&r is top heavy with the bull barrel, and does not balance well for freehand shots

[CJ3a]

I do like how people feel spending more tha 500 for a slug gun is a waste of money but when a new bow comes out they will drop a grand without blinking.

[Bearcrazy]

Just picked up a 220 this evening. Looking forward to some range time.

[Kype]

savage 220 is my next long gun  

[Jorge emilio perez]

Hi, I own a savage 220 slug gun, going for the barrel upgrade that Tar-Hunt offers. Should I go for a dedicated chamber, maybe 2-3/4” or have the option of been able to shoot also 3”. Any advice welcome 

[BHC]

1 hour ago, Jorge emilio perez said:

Hi, I own a savage 220 slug gun, going for the barrel upgrade that Tar-Hunt offers. Should I go for a dedicated chamber, maybe 2-3/4” or have the option of been able to shoot also 3”. Any advice welcome 

Jorge, welcome  to NJWOODSANDWATER....No need to upgrade....the Savage 220 will out shoot the Tarhunt....save your money

[BHC]

3" Accutips at 100 yards