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#10 on this list
Viper G2 12 Gauge
TriStar
The value pick now that H&R's Ultra Slug Hunter is discontinued: a gas-operated semi-auto that soaks up 12-gauge recoil, wears a drilled-and-tapped receiver for a scope, and costs a fraction of the premium slug guns above.
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#1 on this list
220 Slug Gun
Savage Arms
A bolt action with an AccuTrigger and a rifled 20-gauge barrel. The most accurate factory slug gun made.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Viper G2 12 Gauge | 220 Slug Gun |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Single-shot break action | Bolt-Action |
| Barrel Type | Heavy, rifled | Rifled |
| Accuracy Range | 150 yards | — |
| Gauge Options | 12 GA, 20 GA | — |
| Sights | Scope mount included | — |
| Gauge | — | 20 Gauge |
| Trigger | — | AccuTrigger |
| Capacity | — | 2+1 |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Viper G2 12 Gauge
Full review notes live on the Viper G2 12 Gauge page.
220 Slug Gun
- Unrivaled accuracy for a factory slug gun
- Adjustable AccuTrigger for crisp, clean breaks
- Robust bolt-action reliability and simple operation
- Durable, weather-resistant construction
- Excellent for extending ethical shot distances in shotgun zones
- Limited versatility; designed solely for slugs
- Heavier than some alternative shotgun platforms
- Higher price point compared to smoothbore options
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