Lots of folks use the Savage bolt actions. They handle and shoot like a rifle, not a shotgun. Well the 212 kicks like a shotgun but you really want the 20ga 220 which doesn’t kick nearly so much. More than enough power and range for any MA deer hunting scenario. I’ve shot 3 shot cloverleaf groups with my 220 at 100 yards. Sabot slugs punch right through deer, lots of blood and they don’t go far.
Anyone use a bolt-action shotgun anymore??? You never see them. I remember Costa's in Raynham had one or two for years in the used "please just buy me" rack.