savage 220

[rosharb]

Hi, just joined forum and just purchased 220 slug gun. I purchased a egw base and went to install it and it takes a lot of force to turn the screws. Almost like they are the wrong threds. Is this normal?

[rjtfroggy]

Hi and welcome.
I too just bought one of these and had the same issue with Leupold bases, it seems as if the holes have not been chased after tapping.
What I did was put a drop of oil on one screw and turn it all the way in and out on each hole, after that it was fine.

[rosharb]

Took your suggestion. Worked great thanks

[pdog06]

you are gonna love that gun!

Did you get the stainless model?

[rosharb]

I got the blued bbl black stock. Hope to shoot it tomorrow. Can't believe how nice the trigger feels, nothing like my other shotguns.

[pdog06]

try different types of ammo in it as well. Each one will like something different.

Mine likes the federals w/the barnes expander bullets, and can shoot them 1.25" 100yd 5shot groups. They are also awesome on deer. I have yet to have a deer run after its been shot.