I was wondering if any of you have one of these in the 20 gauge model. I am thinking of getting one of these as the thought of hunting with a single shot is intriguing to me. I have read really good reviews on the 410 but not much on the 20 gauge. It comes with a rail for optics and the choke tube is designed for federal TSS from what I understand. Just wondering if anyone had one and your thoughts? Thanks!
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hillbillyfab
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I've got a 301, but it's not the Turkey version. I bought it before they came out with that model. I drilled and tapped it for a mount and added a .575 choke. I put it together and then ended up buying the 410 Turkey version and hunting with it instead.
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That looks good hillbilly! I bet it's light as a feather! I don't think Savage realized how popular the gun would be and didn't make enough supply for the demand they had right before turkey season. I know the 410 model with TSS #9 was a popular combination for people. I watched some videos and the patterns were amazing for a 410. I have 3 20 gauge set ups but I see nothing wrong with another so I am looking at getting the 20 gauge version.
VAarrowslinger
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What rail did you use on this gun?hillbillyfab":1k6qjw6m said:I've got a 301, but it's not the Turkey version. I bought it before they came out with that model. I drilled and tapped it for a mount and added a .575 choke. I put it together and then ended up buying the 410 Turkey version and hunting with it instead.
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I had called and looked all over and finally a gun shop near me had a distributor that got one in . I ordered it in obsession camo as that's the only one he could get at this time. The camo pattern really didn't matter to me anyway. I hope it shoots as good as what I have read! I should have it in a week or so.
hillbillyfab
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I honestly don't remember which rail it was, I dug around in my bin of spare parts and pieces and found one that worked best.
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Hawk
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Any one know which choke system the Savage/Stevens 301 Turkey uses. Thinking about another choke for it.
There were a couple left @ the sporting goods store at Dickson. This was just before Christmas.
There were a couple left @ the sporting goods store at Dickson. This was just before Christmas.
Yes it is the win choke system , I have a Carlson 575 that fits the Savage 301and it is the win choke. The factory choke shot really well for me so I have not tried the Carlson yet. I intend to shoot more before turkey season as I got the gun after season and only shot it a few times.
hillbillyfab
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Hawk":d2k4mpjy said:
Like others have said, it's the Win choke. I picked mine up from the Dickson store as well.
Just ordered one from buds guns for my wife and daughter to hunt with. Depending on how it shoots I may order another just for me. It doesn't feel like turkey season without carrying my 835.
I was just like you timberjack , I killed lots of birds with my 835 and thought I would never part with it. I bought a 20 gauge youth model Mossberg Maverick for my son and that was it! I started patterning the gun and realized how well it shot and how much lighter it was so I started hunting with it. I now have The Mossberg sa 20 turkey thug, Tri star raptor youth, Mossberg 500, and Savage 301! I no longer have the 835! Be careful man because once you see how light and how well they pattern you may become a 20 gauge addict like myself!
Hawk
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deerfever":z2xd3wgw said:
Thanks for your help.
