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    Savage 220 Old stock vs New Accustock

    I see I can get a brand new Savage 220 slug gun for $412 with the old black synthetic stock. The new ones with the accu-stock are around $599-$650. Recoil doesn't bother me. Anyone know if there's much of any difference between the older model's without the accu-stock. As long as it's really accurate(which they have a reputation for) I'd be more inclined to save myself $150 to put toward a scope etc. Plus, my wife might actually let me get away with getting one. Any info would is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    #2
    A 220 for $412 seems like a steal to me. As good as these shoot, I can't really see spending an extra $150 for a nicer stock. Recoil on these isn't bad at all.

    As you might have guessed, I have one of these with the normal stock.

    If you are stuck using a shotgun, these almost feel like cheating as they are just a 20 G rifle.

    I did have to try several different loads to get one that would group into 1" at 100 yards, but I did find one (Rem 3" accutip).

    Anyway, I'd say go for it. Also, in my experience the 3" loads do group a little better, with a bit more energy and really no difference in recoil.

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      #3
      The accustock is more than just a different stock. It has an aluminum bedding cradle molded into the stock.

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        #4
        Originally posted by jomw10 View Post
        The accustock is more than just a different stock. It has an aluminum bedding cradle molded into the stock.
        I have no doubt that it is a very nice stock.

        What I doubt is that it is worth another $150.

        Especially when guns with the regular stock shoot as well as they do - a shotgun capable of 1" 100 yard groups works pretty well.

        Even if guns with the new stock will shoot groups half as big, not worth $150 to me.

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          #5
          For $150.00 you can buy a replacement Boyds stock, i say go with the cheaper one.

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            #6
            OP, you sure you wanna get a fire stick?



            Just kid-n bud. Hope ya get drawn this year.

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              #7
              Hey, me and you might just be able to work a deal. I’ll let you know tomorrow. I have a turkey with the camo accustock. I got rid of my rifled version because when I screw in a modified choke tube I get less than 1” group at 100 yards, bushnell banner 4x, with $5 per box foster slugs.

              I have the accu stock in storage (brand new) because I dropped it in the black old school stock.

              I wanna see this aluminum cradle on a pipe with a firing pin. I don’t remember it being bedded?
              Last edited by Johnny44; 07-14-2020, 07:00 PM.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Texas Grown View Post
                OP, you sure you wanna get a fire stick?



                Just kid-n bud. Hope ya get drawn this year.
                I had a missed opportunity last year(just a little to far........with my duck gun with open sights. It's got me shopping.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Johnny44 View Post
                  Hey, me and you might just be able to work a deal. I’ll let you know tomorrow. I have a turkey with the camo accustock. I got rid of my rifled version because when I screw in a modified choke tube I get less than 1” group at 100 yards, bushnell banner 4x, with $5 per box foster slugs.

                  I have the accu stock in storage (brand new) because I dropped it in the black old school stock.

                  I wanna see this aluminum cradle on a pipe with a firing pin. I don’t remember it being bedded?
                  Sounds good. Gotta buy a gun first, they just went up on the price, but I think I can still get the camo version for a decent price.

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                    #10
                    Browning makes a bolt slug gun on the A-frame action also. And Marlin makes a bolt slug gun too. Both of those have prooduced excellent results. The H&R Ultra Sluggun in 20 ga is a highly saught after gun that is no longer made. They also make all these in 12 ga as well. I have an Ultra Slugger in 12ga that is a tack driver out to 200-225. I also have an original Mossburg 835 produced in 1990. I have a fully rifled barrle for it. And it's a killer out to 150-170 yards. I've also have a new in the box Hastings fully rifled slug barrle in 20ga that I've been trying to find a receiver for. I expect it will produce similar results. Hastings went out of business some time ago. But werd well known in the states that wers slug only states.

                    The fish are bite-n and there's hogs to be killed, gotta go!

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Texas Grown View Post
                      Browning makes a bolt slug gun on the A-frame action also. And Marlin makes a bolt slug gun too. Both of those have prooduced excellent results. The H&R Ultra Sluggun in 20 ga is a highly saught after gun that is no longer made. They also make all these in 12 ga as well. I have an Ultra Slugger in 12ga that is a tack driver out to 200-225. I also have an original Mossburg 835 produced in 1990. I have a fully rifled barrle for it. And it's a killer out to 150-170 yards. I've also have a new in the box Hastings fully rifled slug barrle in 20ga that I've been trying to find a receiver for. I expect it will produce similar results. Hastings went out of business some time ago. But werd well known in the states that wers slug only states.

                      The fish are bite-n and there's hogs to be killed, gotta go!
                      I've been looking for one of those H&R Ultra Slug guns for a long time. Those thing's go for over $600 on GunTrader.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Texas Grown View Post
                        Browning makes a bolt slug gun on the A-frame action also. And Marlin makes a bolt slug gun too. Both of those have prooduced excellent results. The H&R Ultra Sluggun in 20 ga is a highly saught after gun that is no longer made. They also make all these in 12 ga as well. I have an Ultra Slugger in 12ga that is a tack driver out to 200-225. I also have an original Mossburg 835 produced in 1990. I have a fully rifled barrle for it. And it's a killer out to 150-170 yards. I've also have a new in the box Hastings fully rifled slug barrle in 20ga that I've been trying to find a receiver for. I expect it will produce similar results. Hastings went out of business some time ago. But werd well known in the states that wers slug only states.

                        The fish are bite-n and there's hogs to be killed, gotta go!
                        Don't forget the Mossberg 695 bolt action. Had one of these when the came out - these were tack drivers too. Also came with one of the worst triggers ever offered on a gun!

                        There have been lots of good options for slug shooting over the years, but for an inexpensive, very good shooting gun you can still find - the Savage 220 is hard to beat.

                        Those H&R/NEF single barrel slug guns were popular around here. Most liked them, but many complained about the standard triggers - but they were $250-$300 guns too.

                        No way I'd pay more for one of those than a Savage.

                        And the Brownings are $1K, right?

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                          #13
                          Yes, I forgot about the 695.

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