RE: super shotgun slugs
Chalk up another fan of the Hornady SST's. Used them last year, but only on paper (took my 2 deer in rifle zone), and they are as accurate as you'll find. They were only available in WI last year in 2-3/4". Don't know if that's true this year. I used to use Brenneke Rottweils prior to that.
My brother is a big fan of the Federal Premium Barnes Expander Sabots.