Savage 220F

[crs740]

Has anybody used one of these hunting yet? My dad and I bought these this year and have been impressed at the range with 3 shot groups around 1" to 1.5" at 100 yards. I had an 11-87 but the accuracy was questionable at best. I am looking forward to using this and certainly feel comfortable shooting out to 150 to 175 with it.

[Chromeslayer]

I own one... absolute tack driver!

[crs740]

Good, I'm glad someone commented.

[Chromeslayer]

What slug did yours like?

[crs740]

I am using the federal 3" 5/8 oz loads. I would have used accutips but they are harder to find than a hen's tooth right now

[t_barb]

I have one with a Leupold 3 to 7 scope and am using 3" federal barnes expanders... I am amazed at how it performs on the range and even more amazed at how it performs in the field...

I have a 5 or 6 acre square field that I lilke to hunt.. I built a blind out of hay bales, which provides me a good rest.. With that gun, anything that steps out into the field is shootable... That was not the case prior to buying this gun....

I am looking for a .270 and am certain that I will buy a savage.. The Accu-Trigger is fantastic and would like to have it on all of the guns that I shoot..

[Steve7]

t-barb. Ben shooting a Savage in 30.06 and I absolutely love it. If you do get the .270, try and get a box of Reminton Accutips. A little pricey but not to bad and they shoot great out of the Savages. Tried Winchesters, and Federals out of the gun and couldn't get as tight groups. Just a fyi...

[Karpteach]

Got one Friday! had a Nikon ProStaff installed today and it was bore sighted.

Going to the range on Wednesday! with Remington AccuTipps

Edited November 28, 2011 by Karpteach

[Fishon]

I use Lightfields out of mine and it touches bullets at 100 yds. I saw BRI started to make slugs again and i want to try them cause they always shot great. I put the new Redfield on it and so far i like the scope. Its nice and clear. Good luck.