Savage 220 - Which Slug Would You Choose?

[madeinuk]

2 hours ago, yoda4x4 said:

As I mentioned, I didn't let the gun cool down between the 5 shots. Maybe that had something to do with it.

David

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given that you expect to do this with just one shot then maybe it would be worth taking longer between shots to see if a cooler barrel does tighten your groups up.

[Buckmaster3405]

Bass pro in A.C. had hornady  20ga in stock when i was there 2 days ago..not sure if thats an option for you

[yoda4x4]

given that you expect to do this with just one shot then maybe it would be worth taking longer between shots to see if a cooler barrel does tighten your groups up.

That's one thing I considered but being that the gun holds 3 rounds, I was interested to see how well the pattern would hold up with multiple shots. For the scenario you presented, in theory, groups are almost irrelevant.

David

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[madeinuk]

Just now, yoda4x4 said:

That's one thing I considered but being that the gun holds 3 rounds, I was interested to see how well the pattern would hold up with multiple shots. For the scenario you presented, in theory, groups are almost irrelevant.

David

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Not really because if it does not tighten up after cooling down between shots using slug X then you will know not to use slug X with your set up.  On the other hand if it does tighten the group up then you will have piece of mind using slug X.

YMMV just my $0.02

[yoda4x4]

Not really because if it does not tighten up after cooling down between shots using slug X then you will know not to use slug X with your set up.  On the other hand if it does tighten the group up then you will have piece of mind using slug X.
YMMV just my $0.02

I completely agree that shooting each time with a cold barrel should give better groups. But I wanted to see the worst case scenario with a heated barrel.

David

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[electric10162]

10 minutes ago, yoda4x4 said:

I completely agree that shooting each time with a cold barrel should give better groups. But I wanted to see the worst case scenario with a heated barrel.

David

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Stainless or blued steel barrel would heat differently as well.

Edited February 10, 2021 by electric10162

[nmc02]

1 hour ago, electric10162 said:

How are the bloodtrails?

Not the best, never lost a single deer I shot at with them. All died within 40 yds. My 220 is a tack driver. I put a heavier mcmillan stock on it and replaced the trigger with a timeny trigger. Gun shoots like a rifle. 

[yoda4x4]

Stainless or blued steel barrel would heat differently as well.

That's true but I only have one barrel to be concerned with so that's not a part of my equation. And we all know that every gun could shoot totally different than another.

David

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[electric10162]

1 minute ago, yoda4x4 said:

That's true but I only have one barrel to be concerned with so that's not a part of my equation. And we all know that every gun could shoot totally different than another.

David

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Was just pointing out that SS barrel heating could affect a multiple round group quicker than steel on another's weapon. 

[yoda4x4]

Was just pointing out that SS barrel heating could affect a multiple round group quicker than steel on another's weapon. 

Oh absolutely. Each material has a different heating and expansion. Heck, every barrel has its own profile. Of course in theory the manufacturer likes to think that every one is the same.

David

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[BHC]

small tweak in your groups needed, nothing major

2.5"/3" high at 50 yards will put you dead center at about 160/170 yards

[yoda4x4]

small tweak in your groups needed, nothing major
2.5"/3" high at 50 yards will put you dead center at about 160/170 yards

Hey Joe - all these groups were shot at 100 yds. And as far as changing the POI vs POA, I won't be changing that to reach out to 150 yds like you do because I don't have a single location capable of shooting that far.

David

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[BHC]

My Savage shoots both the 3" Accutips and Expanders the same......I stuck with Accutips for the fact I was unable to find more Expanders, the Expanders are in fact a better round on game, just devastating, as soon as Barnes releases their Vor-Tex Slugs I will purchase them

Edited February 10, 2021 by BHC

[tpr1921]

Due to the availability, I went with the Federal's and never looked back.

[Costam07]

I shot winchester partition gold grouped the best for me out of the 220 and are pretty devastating on deer