I bought me a Remington 870 this year... and am going with 2 3/4" Remington Rifled Slugs!
I don't think theres much difference in 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells... especially where I hunt... cuz after 30 yards or so... it's too thick for a clear shot.
I've literally had Deer walk up within 12-15 yards from me before... Longest shot was 30 yards!
I sit still like a statue... last year and this 92 class 8 point walks up 25-30 yards from me... watched me the whle time, but I would'nt move.
So he kinda went on about his business... and I had one time shotat his neck, and I got him. Boy was I thrilled...
I was out piddling around on some property this year, and walked in behind a pond I was fishin... and sit down... a few minutes I heard smething wlking. I stood up and looked, armed with only a fishin pole. lol
There stood the biggest Deer I've ever seen Oct 18th 2002... a heavily massed 8 point 150 class... 225 lbs.
He was staring at me for 15 minutes... 25 yards away... with his chest exposed.
I just remained still just like I did last year... kinda practicing ya know.
He never even took another step for 15 minutes. Just stood there. Snorted and Stomped once!
I'll never forget that... he was a Monster!