If I had to replace my dedicated 12 ga. slug gun today I would be seeking a Savage 220; a fully rifled, bolt action 20 ga.. I have personally seen the results of what a 20 ga. sabot will do to deer both near & far. Every year I also see guys at the club shooting small groups at 100 yds. with them. Friend of mine has one that I call his "20 ga. rifle". Many years ago we all believed in the " bigger is better" school of thought and went with 12 gauge stuff for shotgun areas. Rifled barrels and sabots changed all that. I know of several 20 ga. sabot, one shot deer kills at about 100-125 yds.. Although they didn't fall down in their tracks, they didn't go very far, either. I'm not getting any younger, and an accurate 20 ga. could give my aging shoulder a break versus the current 12 ga. sabots.
