Savage 301 Compact Turkey Shotgun 20-Gauge
Savage's 301 Compact delivers a lightweight, quick-handling 20-gauge platform perfect for turkey hunting. Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish and 22-inch barrel make this an ideal choice for young shooters and hunters in tight cover.
Savage 301 Compact Turkey Shotgun
The Savage 301 Compact represents a straightforward approach to shotgun design—a single-barrel, single-shot platform that prioritizes reliability and ease of use over complexity. This 20-gauge model is particularly well-suited for turkey hunting and serves as an excellent entry point for new shooters.
Key Features
- Gauge & Barrel: 20-gauge with a 22-inch barrel, providing manageable recoil and quick target acquisition
- Action: Single-shot break-open design—simple, reliable, and easy to maintain
- Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage pattern for hunting applications
- Size: Compact dimensions make this shotgun comfortable for younger shooters and hunters navigating dense cover
- Choke: Comes with a turkey choke tube for effective pattern control
Why Choose the 301 Compact?
The 301's minimalist design means fewer moving parts and less that can go wrong. The single-shot format teaches proper shooting discipline and forces deliberate aim—valuable lessons for any hunter. The 20-gauge recoil is manageable, making this an ideal platform for building confidence and developing solid shooting fundamentals.
Whether you're introducing a young hunter to the sport or seeking a no-nonsense turkey gun for tight timber, the Savage 301 Compact delivers dependable performance at an accessible price point.
Features
- rugged synthetic stock
- mossy oak bottomland
- 20 gauge 3-inch chamber
- pic-rail for optics
- forearm release for easy disassembly
- removable modified choke tube, winchoke style
- manual hammer blocking safety
- 2-position safety
