Brand new 220: which slugs to try first?

**Winny94** · 10-02-2014, 11:29 AM

What does Savage reccomend? I've heard there are 3 they reccomend, but can't find consistent info. I know remington accu-tip 3" is one. Thanks for any help.

**bootsmcguire** · 10-02-2014, 08:00 PM

I don't know what Savage recommends, but many people report Rem Accu-tips are good in them. I have heard mixed results with the Hornady SST, but the one 220 in our hunting group liked 'em. My buddy's 212 really liked the Lightfield Slugs.

**EFBell** · 10-02-2014, 08:15 PM

Try a bunch of them. Might be one that really shines and several that are good enough. Mine happens to prefer the 2-3/4" Remington Acu tips

**Winny94** · 10-02-2014, 08:55 PM

I have a box of sst already, so I'll give those a shot. My next two will be 3" accu-tips and 3" trophy coppers...hopefully one of those net me sub 1.5" groups @ 100

**bootsmcguire** · 10-02-2014, 09:15 PM

In my personal experience with slug guns in general. I have had better luck with 2 3/4" loads for accuracy. I have built several slug guns so far and all have preferred 2 3/4". Might just be the lighter recoil of the shorter shell agrees with me better and lets me control the shotgun better, I dunno.

**EFBell** · 10-03-2014, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by bootsmcguire

In my personal experience with slug guns in general. I have had better luck with 2 3/4" loads for accuracy. I have built several slug guns so far and all have preferred 2 3/4". Might just be the lighter recoil of the shorter shell agrees with me better and lets me control the shotgun better, I dunno.

Me too...

**rjtfroggy** · 10-03-2014, 09:45 AM

Mine liked the copper solids the best but at $4.50 a shot started looking for something else. Out of five different brands Federal foster style and lightfeild sabots shot the best at about 1 1/4 inches at 100, all off a bench rest setup, 2 3/4 inch. If I remember correctly the book said Winchester 3" sabots.