The Savage Arms 220 Slug is a bolt-action shotgun chambered in 20 GA with a 3-inch chamber. It has a 22-inch fully rifled button-rifled barrel, a 2+1 detachable box magazine, weighs approximately 7.3 lbs, and is 43 inches overall. The receiver is drilled and tapped — no factory sights, optic ready from the factory. The synthetic sporter stock has a matte black finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 3458469 
• UPC: 011356573773 
• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model Name: 220 Slug 
• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 2+1 (Detachable Box Magazine) 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 43" 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs (approximately) 
• Sights: None, Optic Ready 
• Stock Material: Synthetic Sporter 
• Finish Color: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

The fully rifled barrel is the core of the 220 Slug's accuracy case. Slugs fired through a rifled bore spin-stabilize like a bullet rather than tumbling, and the bolt action provides a stable platform for consistent shot placement at ranges where a smooth bore would struggle. The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable for pull weight, which lets you tailor it to your shooting style. AccuFit stock adjustment allows length-of-pull and comb height changes, useful if the gun is shared between shooters of different sizes or if you're mounting a scope that changes cheek weld requirements. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Deer Hunting: The rifled bore and bolt action make it accurate with sabot slugs at ranges where a typical pump would lose precision. 
2. Range Training: Straightforward bolt-action operation is easy to learn and consistent to execute. 
3. States with Shotgun-Only Hunting Zones: The 20 GA bolt keeps the gun legal while providing meaningful range and accuracy.

The 220 Slug has a reputation for accuracy with rifled slugs that consistently comes up in hunter discussions. Users who have used it for deer hunting report tight groups at ranges where comparable smooth-bore shotguns would underperform.

The bolt action gets credit for being simple to operate and easy to teach. New shooters pick it up quickly, and experienced shooters appreciate the consistency it adds to slug shooting.

Build quality is generally well-regarded. The synthetic stock is durable, and the construction holds up to field conditions without requiring special maintenance.

Recoil with 20 GA slugs is manageable compared to 12 GA alternatives, which makes it a reasonable pick for shooters who are recoil-sensitive.

Feedback on aesthetics is mixed — some owners prefer a more traditional look, though most agree functionality outweighs appearance concerns for a dedicated slug gun. The adjustable AccuTrigger is a consistent point of positive feedback. Ammunition cost and availability for the specific sabot slugs that perform best in rifled bores comes up occasionally as a practical consideration.