Testing the Savage 220 Best Slugs for Accuracy

Finding the savage 220 best slugs usually takes a bit of trial and error because this gun is famously picky about what it eats. If you've spent any time in a shotgun-only zone for deer season, you already know the Savage 220 isn't really a "shotgun" in the traditional sense. It's a bolt-action rifle that just happens to be chambered for 20-gauge shells. Because it has a rifled barrel and a structure built for precision, you can't just throw any old lead brick down the tube and expect to hit a bullseye at 150 yards. ...

February 23, 2026 · 7 min · Alvarado Heike