Savage 220 Optics

[Njkoren]

I am looking to purchase my first slug gun. For obvious reasons I am looking at the 220. I think the Nikon slug hunter for $200 looks like a good choice for a scope but I was wondering what other people are using. I like that price point but would appreciate any information you could offer. 

Thanks

[Woodsman416]

That's the scope that I have and no complaints.

[BHC]

Nikon is very good, but please don't get caught up in those slug only scopes, they are gimmick, just add models and to raise the price cause it's a speciality scope. The way the 220 and many other slug guns today paired off with the great ammo available  they shoot like a rifle, and the 220 also handles like a rifle, put a standard rifle scope on it. All my slug guns including my 220 wears a Leupold VX-2, the new model name is VX-Freedom: https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle-scopes/vx-freedom-3-9x40, I do have one slug gun that wears a 3-9x40 Bushnell Trophy decent scope for the money, but I will recommend the Leupold, you may find the VX-2 cheaper if you search the internet, also look into the RIFLEMAN line from Leupold. Get the DNZ one piece scope mount part # 18200......Let the internet find the best price for you, also the Remington Accutips 3" are known to be one of if not the best sabot slug for accuracy, the 2-3/4" also is very good, Remington has come out with a new sabot slug, with the Barnes bullet but I have yet to try them, nor anyone that has

 

[mattg1500]

I use a nikon buckmaster. Bdc holds are accurate out to 200, never tried 300. Glass is crisp and clear and works fine early am and twilight. Its no Swarovski but for a slug gun its practical 

[BHC]

I had a standard Nikon Buckmasters on one of my inline muzzleloaders, I agree it was a good decent scope

[BHC]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1392073-REG/leupold_174180_3_9x40_vx_freedom_riflescope_duplex.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI65WY9uH-2wIVUFmGCh2xZwnpEAQYBiABEgKri_D_BwE&smp=n

[Njkoren]

Thanks for the recommendations guys. I appreciate the info. 

[BCsaw]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1392073-REG/leupold_174180_3_9x40_vx_freedom_riflescope_duplex.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI65WY9uH-2wIVUFmGCh2xZwnpEAQYBiABEgKri_D_BwE&smp=n

What improvements were made to the 3x9x40 scope?
The $174 price might be competitive, but what are the comps?

[BHC]

The VX-Freedom line includes improved glass coatings and more tactile adjustments in addition to new reticle options over the VX-2

[tcook8296]

Leupold VX3 w 50 mm bell

Edited July 2, 2018 by tcook8296