What to think about the Savage 212

[General Lee]

I am thinking about buying a Savage 212 shotgun. I was wondering how far people have been able to shoot accurately with these. Also I heard there is a certain base and rings to buy for this gun.

Ideas on the gun?

Ideas on which base and rings?

Ideas on scope?

 

[rule303]

Probably the most accurate slug gun on the market. It is built as a rifle that happens to fire shotgun shells. I have shot the 220, and was very impressed. Sub 2" groups at 100 yds off the bench.

 

[451 Detonics]

Only better slug gun out there is the TarHunt...at $2500.

As far as bases and rings...I buy steel for just about everything, holds up better than the aluminum, especially in the long run with magnum loads. A scope made specifically for shotgun is a good idea as well, they tend to have a couple more inches of eye relief preventing the scope from smacking you. Something like the Nikon Slugmaster... http://www.basspro.com/Nikon-reg-SlugHunter-Shotgun-Scope/product/10207978/48114

 

[General Lee]

Ok so a few things here. First off I got the gun today and the 12 gauge comes with a scope base on it already. The 20 gauge does NOT. I bought some burris tactical mid rings to use and a Leupold Ultimate Slam 3-9X40 with the SABR reticle. I will post more as I find it out with this setup. I will get the scope next week sometime.

 

[NoYesIdunnoMaybe]

As far as rings go, they are much more important than the base, get SOLID rings. Avoid millets or anything else that has adjustments on the rings. The slug has a lot more kick than a .223 and if the scope is not properly secured on a slug gun, it will move, scratching that brand new leupold and screwing up your ranging.