Savage 212 Turkey

[Ovahbored]

Though I've been casually hunting turkeys for years I'm looking to get more into it this year and am looking for a dedicated turkey gun.  I've seen a few online reviews on the special order bolt action Savage 212 Turkey but am wondaring if anyone is actually using them in the field.  I realize a bolt action may not be the most practical choice but I just like bolt actions and am very comfortable with the platform.  Never would have considered a 20 Guage but all those talk about the TSS shot has me even considering the 20 guage version (220).  I like the idea of the detachable magazine, accutrogger and ease of mounting an optic.  However an 835 at half the price seems much more practical.  I like the idea of the overbore barrel on the 835.  Though I don't see the need for 3.5 inch shells for Turkey it is a nice option if I also used it for predator calling.  I realize I'm overthinking this but am curious on your thoughts.

[dirt road ninja]

welcome to OG. I've never seen that gun in the turkey woods, most of them have been built into turkey shoot guns.

[dirt road ninja]

The gun in current production seems to be rifled. Not what you need/want for any type of shot. slugs only.

[Greg Massey]

The gun was just made for a short period of time , and if you find one you will be very lucky,,, It was a smooth bore with rifle sights and a turkey choke... That's why it had the T after the 212....turkey model...

[Rapscallion Vermilion]

I like the sound of it.  The AccuTrigger is very nice. The turkey gun is still available, but you have to go through the Savage Special Order department.

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2016/5/3/ah-exclusive-the-savage-arms-220t-shotgun/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeKiimwJL8c

[allaboutshooting]

Though I've been casually hunting turkeys for years I'm looking to get more into it this year and am looking for a dedicated turkey gun.  I've seen a few online reviews on the special order bolt action Savage 212 Turkey but am wondaring if anyone is actually using them in the field.  I realize a bolt action may not be the most practical choice but I just like bolt actions and am very comfortable with the platform.  Never would have considered a 20 Guage but all those talk about the TSS shot has me even considering the 20 guage version (220).  I like the idea of the detachable magazine, accutrogger and ease of mounting an optic.  However an 835 at half the price seems much more practical.  I like the idea of the overbore barrel on the 835.  Though I don't see the need for 3.5 inch shells for Turkey it is a nice option if I also used it for predator calling.  I realize I'm overthinking this but am curious on your thoughts.

i had the 12 and currently have the 20. Good smooth actions, strong and the detachable magazine is a great feature.  If all goes well this year, I plan to use the 20 at least part of the time.
By the way different barrel lengths are available on that gun.
Thanks,
Clark

[Ovahbored]

Thanks for the input.  Yes, my understanding was the smoothbore version of the 212 or 220 slug gun was only available as a special order item.  Realize it may not be the practical choice but I'm surprised there isn't at least a few bolt action turkey shotguns.  I like the idea of the accutrigger, detachable magazine and rifle like stock.  I'm thinking a 212 with a weaver V3 and a 22 inch barrel may be a fun turkey gun.