So far I have tried 5 different brands of slugs from my 220 and here are my findings.
Remington copper solids 1 inch group @100 yards (4 shots)
Winchester hollow point sabots around 4 inches @ 100
Hornady SST forget it (I knew I didn't like plastic tipped bullets
Federal fussion again forget it looked more like buck shot
and Winchester X solid lead slug around 5 inches
As much as I hate it I will be using the copper solids at $18 a box for this season. Now these are all 2 3/4 inch shells and Savage recommends the 3" but my shoulder and back say no magnums and at 60 I am listening to my body for a change.
Just about any shot here in Ct. will be under 75 yards so if I am lucky enough to see a deer I am pretty sure I will get it.Season opens Nov. 14 runs for 9 days so I hope to put one in the freezer.