Savage 212 vs 220 Youth

Fusion · August 9, 2017, 10:38 AM

I have the option to buy either a Savage 212 12 gauge bolt action slug gun or a 220 youth model 20 gauge at a greatly reduced price. I see the 20 gauge seems to get favorable reviews, but I'm unsure about the youth stock. I'm 5'11" and it felt okay, so i think I'd be okay with it, but that makes me hesitant. The 212 is a full size and seems to be a slightly better deal, but I don't know that I want that recoil for something that doesn't seem to hit any harder. It's only $30 more than the 220, while it is about $100 more online. Which is the best choice here?

T. O'Heir · August 9, 2017, 12:22 PM

"...I'm 5'11"..." You don't need a "Youth" model. You need a big kid's LOP. Don't seem to be any actual numbers anywhere. Put the butt in your elbow. If you can easily reach the trigger with your finger, it fits. Too short can be fixed with a recoil pad though. Usually adds about an inch. Too long(highly unlikely to apply for you) with a synthetic stock depends on the stock. Some of 'em are not solid and can't be cut. Boyd's makes wood/laminate stocks for 'em though.
Otherwise the 2 are virtually identical other than the chambering and rifling twist. Within tenths for OAL and weight. No 12 gauge slug will do anything a 20 will not.
Not much comparison of recoil. No figures for like weight shotguns and shot/slugs. However, recoil is subjective. And is easily tamed. Recoils pads can be about felt recoil too.

FITASC · August 9, 2017, 12:26 PM

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Put the butt in your elbow. If you can easily reach the trigger with your finger, it fits

That is NOT how shotgun stocks are determined to fit or not. There is more to fit than LOP.

August 9, 2017, 10:38 AM	#1
Fusion Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2010 Posts: 429	Savage 212 vs 220 Youth I have the option to buy either a Savage 212 12 gauge bolt action slug gun or a 220 youth model 20 gauge at a greatly reduced price. I see the 20 gauge seems to get favorable reviews, but I'm unsure about the youth stock. I'm 5'11" and it felt okay, so i think I'd be okay with it, but that makes me hesitant. The 212 is a full size and seems to be a slightly better deal, but I don't know that I want that recoil for something that doesn't seem to hit any harder. It's only $30 more than the 220, while it is about $100 more online. Which is the best choice here?

August 9, 2017, 12:22 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...I'm 5'11"..." You don't need a "Youth" model. You need a big kid's LOP. Don't seem to be any actual numbers anywhere. Put the butt in your elbow. If you can easily reach the trigger with your finger, it fits. Too short can be fixed with a recoil pad though. Usually adds about an inch. Too long(highly unlikely to apply for you) with a synthetic stock depends on the stock. Some of 'em are not solid and can't be cut. Boyd's makes wood/laminate stocks for 'em though. Otherwise the 2 are virtually identical other than the chambering and rifling twist. Within tenths for OAL and weight. No 12 gauge slug will do anything a 20 will not. Not much comparison of recoil. No figures for like weight shotguns and shot/slugs. However, recoil is subjective. And is easily tamed. Recoils pads can be about felt recoil too. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!