Description
The Savage 220 takes everything hunters love about the Model 110 rifle platform and puts it to work as a dedicated slug gun. Built on a bolt action with a fully rifled, 22-inch stainless steel barrel spun at a 1:24 twist, this 20 gauge is chambered for both 2.75-inch and 3-inch sabot slugs. It feeds from a detachable box magazine that holds two rounds, and the whole thing carries and shoulders a lot more like a deer rifle than a shotgun. For folks hunting in slug-only country, that familiar rifle feel makes a real difference.
What Sets the 220 Slug Gun Apart
The heart of this gun is Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger, which breaks clean and lets you tune the pull weight anywhere from about 1.5 to 6 pounds to match how you shoot. Pair that crisp trigger with the free-floated, button-rifled barrel and you have a platform that can group sabot slugs tight enough to stretch your effective range well past what a standard smoothbore manages. The oversized bolt handle is easy to work with gloves on, and sling swivel studs come installed so you can strap it on for the walk in.
Scope-Ready Setup on the Savage 220
There are no open sights here, and that's by design. The receiver wears a one-piece top rail, so mounting the optic of your choice is straightforward. Most 220 owners run a compact low-power scope in the 2-7x range or a quality red dot, and the gun shines with either. Sabot slugs like Remington AccuTips and Hornady SST are longtime favorites in these barrels, and finding the load yours likes best is half the fun of setting one up.
Fit and Handling
The gray wood laminate thumbhole stock is the real standout on this configuration. Laminate holds up to wet weather and hard use, the thumbhole grip puts your hand in a natural, steady position for precise shots, and a recoil pad takes the edge off. With a 13.75-inch length of pull and a 43.5-inch overall length, it balances nicely from a stand or a sit, and the matte stainless metalwork shrugs off the elements season after season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: 220
- Manufacturer Part Number: 22314
- UPC: 011356223142
- Action: Bolt Action
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Barrel Length: 22 in.
- Barrel Type: Fully Rifled, Free-Floated
- Rate of Twist: 1:24 in.
- Barrel/Receiver Finish: Matte Stainless
- Capacity: 2-round detachable box magazine
- Stock: Gray Wood Laminate Thumbhole
- Trigger: User-Adjustable AccuTrigger (approx. 1.5 to 6 lbs)
- Sights: Optic Ready, One-Piece Rail (no iron sights)
- Length of Pull: 13.75 in.
- Overall Length: 43.5 in.
- Weight: Approx. 7.4 to 7.75 lbs
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Savage 220 bolt action slug gun
- One 2-round detachable box magazine
- One-piece scope mounting rail
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Savage 220 come with sights or a scope?
No, this model ships without iron sights and does not include a scope. It comes optic ready with a one-piece rail already on the receiver, so you can mount the optic of your choice. Most owners run a compact low-power scope or a red dot for slug-gun ranges.
What slugs work best in the 220's rifled barrel?
Because the barrel is fully rifled, you want sabot slugs rather than rifled foster-style slugs. Remington AccuTips and Hornady SST are consistently mentioned as top performers in these guns, though each barrel has its own favorite. Plan to test a couple of loads to find the one that groups tightest for you.
How accurate is the Savage 220 at longer ranges?
This is one of the most accurate factory slug guns you can buy, and owners regularly report tight groups at 100 yards with confident shots on deer out to 150 and even 200 yards with the right load. The free-floated rifled barrel and AccuTrigger are a big part of why. Pairing it with a quality scope and a steady rest brings out its best.
Is the Savage 220 chambered for 3-inch shells?
Yes, it has a 3-inch chamber and handles both 2.75-inch and 3-inch 20 gauge sabot slugs. That gives you flexibility to tune recoil and performance to your hunting situation. Many hunters find a 2.75-inch load groups just as well as a 3-inch while kicking a little less.





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