Description
Slug hunting used to mean accepting mediocre accuracy and hoping for the best inside 75 yards. The Savage 212 flips that script. This is a 12 gauge built on a true bolt-action platform, the same basic philosophy behind Savage's centerfire rifles, and it shows in how the gun handles and shoots. The 22 inch carbon steel barrel is fully rifled with button rifling and a 1:35 twist, which is right in the sweet spot for stabilizing modern sabot slugs. Pair it with a quality sabot load and a decent scope, and you have a setup capable of clean, ethical shots at distances that would make a smoothbore blush.
Rifle DNA in a Savage 212 Slug Gun
The features here read like a spec sheet from a hunting rifle. You get Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger, so you can dial in a crisp, light pull without a trip to a gunsmith. The AccuStock with AccuFit technology lets you adjust comb height and length of pull to fit your build and your optic height, which matters a lot when you are trying to get consistent cheek weld behind a scope. The receiver is drilled and tapped and wears a one-piece rail, so mounting glass is quick and painless. An oversized bolt handle makes cycling fast and sure, even with cold hands or gloves on a November morning.
Why the 212 Earns Its Spot in Deer Camp
The 3 inch chamber handles both 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells, feeding from a detachable 2-round box magazine for a 2+1 total capacity. At 7.85 pounds with a 43 inch overall length and matte black synthetic stock, it carries comfortably to the stand and shrugs off rain, snow, and rough treatment. For hunters in slug-only country, this is one of the most practical ways to stretch your effective range without giving up the dependable simplicity of a bolt gun. Top it with a solid scope, find the sabot load your barrel likes, and get to work.
Key Specifications
- Model: 212 Slug Gun
- Manufacturer Part Number: 57375
- UPC: 011356573759
- Gauge: 12 Gauge, 3" chamber (accepts 2 3/4" and 3" shells)
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel: 22" carbon steel, button rifled, matte black
- Twist Rate: 1:35"
- Capacity: 2+1, detachable box magazine
- Trigger: User-adjustable AccuTrigger
- Stock: Synthetic AccuStock with AccuFit, matte black
- Sights: None; drilled and tapped with one-piece rail
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Overall Length: 43"
- Weight: 7.85 lbs
- Hand: Right
What’s Included
- Savage 212 bolt action slug gun
- One 2-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Savage 212 come with sights or a scope?
No iron sights or scope are included. The receiver comes drilled and tapped with a one-piece rail already installed, so you just need rings and the optic of your choice. Most owners run a dedicated slug gun or low-power variable scope, which is where this gun really shines.
What ammo should I shoot through the Savage 212 Slug Gun?
The 212 has a fully rifled barrel with a 1:35 twist, so sabot slugs are the way to go. The 3 inch chamber accepts both 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. Skip the rifled Foster-style slugs meant for smoothbores, since they tend to foul rifled barrels and group poorly out of them.
What is the difference between the Savage 212 and the Savage 220?
They share the same bolt-action slug gun platform, including the AccuTrigger and AccuStock with AccuFit. The main difference is gauge: the 212 is a 12 gauge, while the 220 is a 20 gauge. The 212 hits harder with heavier payloads, while the 220 offers lighter recoil in a similar package.
How adjustable is the stock on the Savage 212?
The AccuStock with AccuFit system lets you adjust both comb height and length of pull to fit your frame and scope setup. That means you can get a proper cheek weld behind your optic instead of floating your head over the stock. It makes a real difference in consistency, especially with stout slug recoil.




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