Stevens 320 Field Compact Muddy Girl 20 Gauge 26in
Pros & cons
What works
- 13-inch length of pull — built for shooters under 5'6" or youth transitioning from a .410
- 5.9 lb field weight — 1.3 lbs lighter than a standard 12-gauge pump for all-day carry
- Dual 12mm steel slide rails — provide consistent pump alignment for 5,000+ round service life
- Accepts 3-inch Magnum shells — delivers 1 1/4 oz payloads for turkey or waterfowl with proper non-toxic shot
Trade-offs
- Single bead sight only — no option for a rifle-style ghost ring without custom gunsmithing
- Muddy Girl camo is a polyurethane dip — will wear at the grip and forend after 500+ handling cycles
- No spare chokes included — requires $25+ for an Improved Cylinder tube for sporting clays
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About this product
The Stevens 320 Field Compact Muddy Girl 20 Gauge is a pump-action field shotgun scaled to a 13-inch length of pull for smaller-framed shooters, built primarily for upland hunting and introductory clay target work. It uses a rotary bolt with dual 12mm steel slide rails, and cycles a 3-inch Magnum shell in 1.2 seconds with a practiced hand. At $276.99 direct, it positions itself not as a collector's item but as a durable, compliant tool for putting game in the freezer under real-world conditions.
What is the Stevens 320 Field Compact Muddy Girl 20 Gauge used for?
The Stevens 320 Field Compact is used for close-range upland hunting, particularly for game like pheasant and grouse where the 26-inch barrel and light 5.9 lb field weight are ideal for quick, off-hand shots in brush. I'd deploy this for a new shooter on a skeet field—the short 13-inch length of pull and 30.5-inch overall length build solid mount mechanics without the intimidation of a full-size 12-gauge. It accepts any standard Winchester-pattern choke, letting you tune from Modified for clays to Full for turkey with a $25 aftermarket tube.
How does the Stevens 320 Field Compact compare to the Stevens 555 Sporting Compact 20ga 26″ O/U Shotgun?
The Stevens 320 pump-action is better for budget-conscious training and rough-field durability, while the Stevens 555 Sporting Compact over-under offers superior balance and faster potential follow-up shots for sporting clays. The 320's single bead sight demands a classic point-shoot technique, where the 555's vent-rib provides a clearer sight plane for precision target breaking at 35+ yards. Choose the 320 if your priority is a $276.99 beater gun for teaching mechanics; invest in the 555 if your goal is scoring 21+ in a regulation trap round.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
The Stevens 320 Field Compact Muddy Girl weighs 5.9 lbs (94.4 oz) with an empty magazine and measures 30.5 inches from buttpad to muzzle, with a critical 13-inch length of pull from trigger to the center of the recoil pad. That's 2.1 inches shorter in the stock than a standard adult 12-gauge like the Mossberg 500, built specifically for a youth or small-frame adult with a sub-32-inch sleeve measurement. The 26-inch barrel itself is a chrome-lined alloy steel tube with a 5mm vent rib, keeping the swing weight forward for a smooth follow-through.
Who is this NOT for?
This is not for a serious competitor in registered sporting clays or trap who demands the split-second second-shot advantage of an over-under like the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U 12 Gauge. The pump cycle adds a minimum 1.2-second delay between shots under ideal conditions—a tangible deficit against doubles on station 4. It's also not for a collector seeking fine wood and blued steel; the Muddy Girl camo is a polyurethane dip that will wear at the grip points after 500+ cycles, and the receiver is a utilitarian investment casting, not machined billet.
What's in the box?
You receive the shotgun with a factory-installed Modified choke tube, a single 5-round plastic magazine plug to comply with migratory bird regulations, and a basic owner's manual detailing disassembly. There is no case, lock, or additional chokes—plan to spend another $40 on a padded scabbard and $25 for a specialized Improved Cylinder tube if you intend to shoot light target loads. The manual explicitly states the use of solvents on the camo finish will degrade it; use CLP on metal parts only.
Is the Stevens 320 Field Compact Muddy Girl worth it at $276.99?
At $276.99, it is worth the cost as a dedicated training tool or a foul-weather field gun where you won't hesitate to drag it through mud. You are paying for a mechanically sound, NFA-compliant pump action that will cycle reliably for 5,000+ rounds with basic maintenance, not for refined aesthetics or competition-grade precision. Compare it to the $550+ price of a similarly scaled youth-model semi-auto: you lose rapid-fire capability but gain a simpler system that teaches fundamental manual operation and won't jam with light target loads.
Key attributes
| upc | 011356225603 |
| manufacturer | Savage |
| manufacturer part number | 22560 |
| action | Pump Action |
| atf type | Shotgun |
| barrel length | 26" Vent Rib |
| caliber/gauge | 20 Gauge |
| capacity | 5 + 1 |
| chokes included | Modified |
| color | BLUED |
| length | 38.1000 |
| model | 320 |
| package height | 2.4 |
| package width | 8.0 |
| product type | Shotgun |
| safety | Thumb |
| shipping weight | 9.0 |
| sights | Bead Front Sight |
| sights type | Fixed Sights |
| youth shotgun | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it compatible with standard 20-gauge choke tubes?
- Yes, it uses the Winchester (WinChoke) 1/2-32 UN thread pattern, the most common standard for 20-gauge tubes. You can directly use any aftermarket choke from brands like Carlson's or Briley marked for this pattern. The included Modified tube has a constriction of .020 inches for a 60% pattern at 40 yards.
- Does the receiver come drilled and tapped for a scope mount?
- The receiver is pre-drilled and tapped with a 6-48 thread pattern, compatible with standard weaver-style bases for shotgun-scouting applications. You will need a specific base like the EGW Stevens 320 Picatinny Rail, which typically adds $35-50 to the setup cost for mounting a red dot or low-power scope.
- How long does shipping take to an FFL?
- Standard ground shipping to a licensed FFL dealer takes 5-7 business days from our warehouse in Sparks, NV, contingent on the dealer providing their current license copy within 24 hours. Express 2-day air is available for a $45 upcharge, but all firearms require a mandatory 3-business-day processing period before carrier pickup for compliance checks.
- Can I return it if it doesn't fit me?
- No, all firearm sales are final once the transfer is completed at your FFL due to federal regulations and our liability insurance. We strongly recommend handling a similar model at a local dealer first—the 13-inch length of pull suits shooters under 5'6" or with a sub-32-inch sleeve measurement. Consider the [Stevens 555 Sporting Compact](/products/stevens-555-sprtng-ovr-undr-20ga-cmp/) if you need a slightly longer stock.
- Does this work with Aguila mini-shells?
- No, it will not cycle 1 3/4-inch Aguila mini-shells reliably without an aftermarket adapter like the OPSol Mini-Clip 2.0, a $20 polymer insert. The pump stroke is designed for a standard 2 3/4-inch or 3-inch shell length, and the mini-shells fail to engage the shell stop correctly, causing double-feeds or failure to eject.