Savage Stevens 320 Shotgun Review

[@canadianguntrader]

Have an SXP, and took one of these in a couple months ago (since parted with it). I happily report that there is some parts compatibility between the two, mostly one way though. For example, the barrel from the Stevens fits right onto the Winchester, and the bolt locks, while on the other hand the Winchester barrel fits on the Stevens, but the bolt will not lock. It has to do with the way the lugs are cut. The Stevens is squared off, while the Winchester has a taper (which helps in smoothness I would argue as it provides less resistance when opening/closing bolt), so the bolt lugs on the Stevens do not have enough room to turn into lock with a Winchester barrel. Some of the smaller parts are compatible as well. Winchester SXP has better overall fit and finish, and runs much smoother I find, however it is a touch more expensive.

[@andrewrolfe4263]

The magazine tube on the 320 is fatter on the Stevens and a Winchester barrel will not slide over the tube. Doing the reverse with Stevens on 1300 may lock-up but without adequate support on the mag tube could lead to catastrophic issues. Leaving this in the "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" column.

[@OffGridHacks]

When i bought my 320 three years ago it was a huge gamble, i knew absolutely nothing about it other than savage has been kind to me in the past. There was also very little information online regarding it. The gamble paid off!! I wanted a very reliable beater shotgun to do a little bit of everything, and boy does it. If you want a shotgun that has a low price, but high level of reliability when abused, this is the gun! Owners note- The recoil is very VERY ammunition based. Ive found 2-3/4 shells hovering around 1200 fps to be quite comfortable. Ive tried 1450 and it was absolutely miserable. Side note, my first shells were 1450, and that permanently fixed the jamming issue in 3 shots.

[@craigm3011]

Best breakdown video on KZbin for the Savage Steven’s 320. . I don’t think people that make videos like this realize how much CLOSE UPS and clear explanations help people get through assembling and disassembling their firearms. Maybe their own familiarity with the firearm makes their vague instructions make sense to theirselves while not realizing someone that has never touched a certain model will not get it. Clear instructions and close ups really help. Thank you so much for this video. Truly the best.

[@sdtx1112]

I've had this shotgun for about 6 months and have put probably 300 rounds thru it without a single problem. 2 3/4 and 3" shells, everything from birdshot to slugs. It is what it is, a good inexpensive shotgun.

[@jamesfrank3213]

I took mine to the range, fired over 60 shells and only had one not eject well but I didn't cycle it quickly. Fired .00 buckshot and #4 buckshot and 30 and 50 feet and I can tell you the sights were right on the money and I've never fired a shotgun before. Shoulder a little sore but I've had worse from workouts. Kick is about what you'd expect, more than an AR, less than a bolt-action.

[@ConcernedCitizen1957]

I bought the 88 about 6 years ago. It won't cycle high brass. You have to mortar them out. My 320 has no issues with slugs and buckshot. Both will keep someone off of my property.

[@brianfischer5609]

Or keep them permanently scattered around your property 😉

[@Barikade]

@@brianfischer5609 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatoneguywithahugethang]

Take your barrel off and look for burrs or unsmooth areas around the chamber and bolt face. It sounds like your brass is hanging up on something in that area. They are NOTORIOUS for commimg off the line burred up for some reason. Look for markings on the high brass indicating where the hangup is occurring.

[@woody5563]

I purchased my Maverick 13 years ago. It has never malfunctioned once.

[@burn1gotbeats]

found this comment helpful

[@farhan.naushad]

Finally a review with a great close up of the controls. Thank you for this detailed review.

[@douglashill6125]

Thank you for this video! I got a "great deal" at a gun show on a 20 gauge. Looked brand new. Then I shot it and it locked up. It extracted with a lot of force. I tried dove loads, slug, and #3 Buck...all jammed up and wouldn't eject with out force. I watched your video, stuck my finger in the breech and could feel a burr on the face of the chamber. This ,matched a "scratch" on the base of the shell where it held the case after it expanded on firing. Your video found my problem. Thanks again.

[@Huntinggearguy]

Glad it helped!

[@nopehere3308]

Did you polish the chamber ?

[@jamesfrank3213]

Just FYI, the manual states for cleaning and maintenance you only need to remove the barrel, you don't have to disassemble the bolt or trigger.

[@thatoneguywithahugethang]

Trust me, after a few hundred rounds you'll have grit and grime ALL in that trigger mechanism. I clean mine every 500 shots and it's amazing how dirty it gets.

[@jamesfrank3213]

@@thatoneguywithahugethang That's interesting. Is it carbon build up? I'm curious how it's getting in there. I'll keep an eye on it, probably about 150 rounds through mine so far.

[@ehill1536]

Im my experience, part of the "break in" includes a very deep clean. Not sure if cosmoline or whatever is used to store/ship but I cleaned mine brand new. You'd be surprised at the amount of gunk I removed. A few decades back I bought an AK74 and had feeding issues. My brother had the same problem after building his AR. The solution, as stated here, is a good clean and oil. Pay close attention to the chamber. A brass and cloth cleaning kit is a must. The brass wire brush (sized to just touch the chamber) clamped on an electric drill along with some good firearm bore cleaner will work wonders. The best part is when I gave my brother his AR back after cleaning and sighting in. That thing was pin point and cycling ammo he swore wouldn't, flawlessly. Edit: btw, the brass wired brush will not harm the chamber but be careful if you don't want to cause surface blemishes.

[@regsparkes6507]

Now I see what my Dealer/Gunsmith was talking abut when I asked about these Steven's 320 series shotguns. Yeah, I think I'll keep looking for a Maverick 88 in20 gauge ( my favorite shotgun size ).

[@andrewrolfe4263]

Bolt carrier WASHER needs to go UNDER the retaining pin/cam. In the Video is seen flopping around as the firing pin is inserted. Hope this got sorted out.

[@jdoboy6835]

Hi. Excellent video & review! Quick & to the point. BUT,,, I wish you had a closer view of that Weaver #417 scope base, the one that you said fit the weird spacing on the factory drilled & tapped holes for a mount. Does that Weaver mount fit down into the flat bottom, square sided cut that's on top of the receiver? I'd like to mount a short 40mm red dot on top, so I don't need more that 1/2 of a mount plate & 2 mounting holes anyway. THANKS,,, for any helpful comments or guidance.. ;>)

[@vonmajor]

Sounds like a gun that would also need a break in to offset the quality control. Would bet that a quality dealer like cabelas would recognize that at do some similar to your polishing techniques. Aside from all that, unless you really have to have it, the maverick sounds like the way to go. Thanks for your evaluation.

[@stevenjackson_theblueeyegunguy]

I picked one of these up from Walmart a few months ago and I haven't had many if any issues with it. But I wanted to ask, did you drill the rail or did you get it like that?

[@jerrywayne3467]

Did yours come with 2 barrels

[@ecobasetech4558]

I see this shotgun at Bimart for $190 including both the 18.5 and 28" barrels. I don't currently a shotgun; I had a Winchester SXP Defender never got around to shooting it, then sold it back to Cabela's (at a huge loss too). I'm wanting one again and not sure if I should spend the money despite it being so low cost.

[@BeetleBuns]

I've had one for about 5 or 6 years now and it's been perfect, no problems that weren't caused by me messing around with it. (you need to do some filing if you add a mag tube extension, it takes a long time and some testing throughout)

[@mwmwmwmwmmdw]

you should try the $180 charles daly pump shotgun tenda is selling right now. curious if it explodes or not

[@Huntinggearguy]

Took a look, I think I'm more interested in the $150 folding shotguns they have.

[@tonyzhu403]

My friend got one of these, 28 Inch Barrel from Cabela's Canada. Works quite well, didn't have the barrel issue Adriel had. We did test cycle the shotgun before taking it from Cabela's, so maybe that's a good idea if possible. Since he is a new/low volume shooter, I don't expect to see much issue with it. And I have an SXP, so I can share some maintenance experience with him. His 320 in my opinion is smoother than my SXP Defender. Maybe it is just the SXP is tighter fitting overall. The 320 also have a lighter loading gate spring, which I think is quite nice.

[@viclashawn2201]

Awesome thorough review, thanks man!

[@davidfuertes1973]

Since you have both the Winchester SXP and this Stevens 320 how do they compare? Can you switch barrels? Are they compatible?

[@22webbs]

Someone else wrote in the comments the Winchester barrel will not engage the bolt properly on the 320 but the Stevens barrel will work on the Winchester, as will several other small parts.

[@jamesfrank3213]

I test fired mine at a fallen tree stump at 25 feet with one round of .00 buckshot and one round of #4 buckshot...shot fine, no jams. Amount of recoil was expected. Might buy some pumpkins or 2 liter sodas for some fun.

[@inhawaii4941]

Just bought 1 today $99 from Cabela's shoots great no issues

[@irishfan9891]

Wish I'd seen that deal! Can't beat that!

[@thefleaflop]

Hi,... Nice video thanks. I did not get an 18" b with mine. Are they available alone for my 320??....

[@BeetleBuns]

they are, sort of. They're always out of stock when I try to buy one though, which is probably just my awful luck

[@22webbs]

Maybe worth noting the safety locks the action when engaged and will not engage if the hammer isn't cocked.

[@gregb6469]

I noticed that on mine. I was wondering if it was defective, but since if it isn't cocked it doesn't need to be on safe, no big deal.

[@connieclarke5855]

What is the downside to getting this shotgun over a M590, for example? I'd imagine the finish is worse, amongst other things.

[@22webbs]

The 590 has better aftermarket support, ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, proven track record, and is made in America. If you're not on a budget Mossberg, Remington, Benelli are kinda the top dogs. If money is an issue, you probably are fine getting the Maverick 88, Stevens 320, or H&R Pardner. I've owned those three budget options and haven't had an issue with them except the limited aftermarket, tho the H&R can be picky with certain ammo

[@jamesmealing5753]

Correct about the H/R had one very heavy sold it

[@frankwebster8365]

Great review on the shotgun, thanks for the information. It's almost also like the Winchester 120. Take Care and be Safe.

[@Huntinggearguy]

Yeah, very close

[@User-nx7rs]

Winchester 1300 saddle mount will fit.

[@john__lemon]

I'd wouldn't Scav Factory with this, too long.

[@tombryant4518]

?

[@john__lemon]

@@tombryant4518 Like in the movie, I have a bad feeling about this.

[@Huntinggearguy]

It's a tarkov reference Tom. Video game that the background is from.

[@tombryant4518]

@@Huntinggearguy Ah! The last video game I played was Oregon Trail on a Apple 2E in grade 3.

[@PhonkinPlants]

There's a few a little cheaper. Lol but I wouldn't try those, 88 or 320 is what I'll try for a cheap

[@joshuamowers]

Hello, what picatinny rail do you have on your 320? And sight?

[@sertactarcan2376]

What is the mount that you have on it in this video? I have an older model that isnt drilled and tapped and I want to drill and tap it and Im having trouble finding info on a rail that would fit it so i can figure out hole spacing

[@friendlyfireentertainment]

I don’t know if you’ve reviewed it yet or not but one of the ones I am looking at for when my license finally gets approved is the Girsan MC312, it seems like amazing value for the price.

[@Huntinggearguy]

Kyle on Slam Fire Radio reviewed one. I think I might want to get one as a 3 gun shotgun for my boy.

[@randyl6699]

Where are you from that you need a license to purchase a shotgun??

[@friendlyfireentertainment]

@@randyl6699 oh Canada

[@randyl6699]

@@friendlyfireentertainment damn, I live south of you and I went in the local gun store and seen a Remington 870 fieldmaster 12 gauge and walked out with it 20 minutes later. That's if you pass a background check

[@friendlyfireentertainment]

@@randyl6699 God Bless the USA. I hope to possibly move there someday.

[@lotfyken2759]

Nice review, if you can please consider reviewing the bear arms as46 mag fed , very popular SG

[@charlene2400]

I bought the 20ga version for my HD.

[@FerociousSniper]

Get the 28" barrel and the longest mag extension you can find for epic boomstick capacity.

[@Huntinggearguy]

A buddy of mine runs this shotgun for 3 gun and has 15+1 round capacity. Loooooong tube

[@FerociousSniper]

@@Huntinggearguy damn. I need to get one of those.

[@AmericanOutdoorLiving]

Is the loading flap metal?

[@Huntinggearguy]

yep

[@Bopplz]

Is that thumbnail background a picture of factory from EFT? lol

[@Huntinggearguy]

Heard there were bears around here

[@tombryant4518]

Can you ghost load it?

[@22webbs]

Nope...

[@jerrywayne3467]

@@22webbs cut 🐚 work

[@trenchgunnah5570]

I have a different problem that I can’t find any info on; I’ve put 4 shells through it, and the pump slides back halfway everytime it’s fired.

[@trenchgunnah5570]

EDIT**** Okay after watching your video it appears that’s normal

[@VLK-73]

If this is a clone of the Winchester 1300, then it is normal (I used to have one) They actually market this as a feature, since it allows you to cycle faster. I believe they advertised it as a "speed pump" With some practice, you can make it fire almost as fast as a semi.

[@jrm139]

Thank you, sir. I learned a lot 😁

[@CigaretteTheChannel]

Is it possible to buy a shorter barrel from some website or something? I can't find anywhere that sells barrels for this

[@VinEllis]

I got mine on eBay

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

What picatinny rail fits this shotgun?

[@kayjayfam4568]

I cant find any chokes that fit this shot gun help PLEASE, TIA.

[@Huntinggearguy]

Should be compatible with Browning Invector (the regular ones, not DS or or Invector plus) chokes.

[@JB-pu6ek]

Less than a minute lol! Great video!

[@edwardguimond5355]

Your rail is on backwards! And to boot it looks like an moa rail installed incorrectly

[@tombryant4518]

So it’s a 1 dressed up as a 3. Got it.

[@trenchgunnah5570]

My pump slid out without removing trigger, now won’t go back in

[@jamesmealing5753]

Some of you all just need too build your own gun

[@RigiLiquid945]

Nice review! Rather have a Mossberg though.

[@klj2382]

Safety

[@janicecopeland9083]

88 is way better!

[@aymanitani4212]

Man it’s the same parts as Winchester sxp

[@brucepoole8552]

Wow I'll pass on this shotgun

[@davidanthony8017]

Be very careful when you buy a 320, mine literally broke apart when I was using it on the range. Very poorly made.

[@borikennautical6649]

I have one brand new, took it to the range and after 5 shoot lock on me. No way you can move it. Is completely garbage.

[@jamesmealing5753]

Try pressing the slide button behind trigger after five shot the gun is empty so you have too reload

[@earldelsanto]

Shouldn't get caught too often. Lol

[@curtisdowling3773]

Should have bought american.

[@johnwerner7194]

: )

[@bRad-ns6iy]

This shotgun reminds me of Stacy's Mom.

[@user-uu8wy5xs1t]

And she's got it going on......

[@randythomas2770]

Would not recommend this gun. Cheapest way to get yourself killed when it comes to home defense. I’ve shot mine 15 times before the feeder broke. Tries to load two shots when I have 4 shells in the mag. Seem a dozen other issues these cheaply made guns have.

[@daveincanada8]

I've put probably 200rounds on skeet and 50 of buck and slug with only ever having 1 feed issue. Took it apart, cleaned and greased and it's been fine ever since. Better than turk quality, worse appearance. Straight otta China

[@squidboi8674]

I have around 300 shells of bird through it and 50 plus of slugs/buck, nothing bad happened to mine

[@Adam-rs4en]

Ew, made in china? Dealbreaker for me.

[@raytyre750]

Then you'd better use it on yourself because there is very little in our everyday lives that's made here except the dollars they're printing. I expect them to contract that out soon.

[@FC-ue1yc]

What's not made in China? Everything from the 28nm auto chip on a Corvette to granny's diaper is made over there lol

[@robertfrapples2472]

Stevens vs Maverick equals Yugo vs. Camry. If you're on the fence, get off of it and buy the Maverick. James Reeves at TFB tested both. He loved the Maverick. He threw the Stevens in the weeds. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYLOi6SOlrF9idk

[@RobGetz-hf8tk]

Red dot location is terrible

[@Huntinggearguy]

That's not a red dot, it's a prism and therefore it has a set eye relief you need to hit.