RE: slug guns
Another thing here is the barrel twist that should help someone to narrow down the choices. Barrels with 1 in 28" twist rate (H&R Slug Gun 20 Gauge) will typically shoot the "faster" velocity slugs better and barrels with the 1 in 34" twist rate (H&R Slug Gun 12 Gauge) will typically shoot the "slower" velocity slugs better. A "faster" slug would probably be up in the range of 1800-2000 ft/second (examples are Hornady SST's, Remington Corlokt, Winchester Supremes). A "slower" slug would probably be around 1400-1600 ft/second (examples are Remington Copper Solidor some of the first sabots that came on the market). Figure out the barrel twist. The manufacturer who makes each individual barrel should know this info. If not, maybe someone on the forum will know.
I personally have a H&R Ultra Slug Hunter Deluxe and also have found that the SST's shoot well. I haven't tried the lightfields, but you bet your butt I would have if the SST's didn't work as good as they do in my personal gun. I listened to people and what they originally had to say about rounds they were shooting out of the USH. Their advice really helped me and most likely would get someone started in the right direction if they didn't know what they were doing. I previously had a Remington 870 barrel that was a 1 in 34" twist rate. I was using all the hot to trot fast loads and wasn't getting any results. Once someone told me about the twist rates and what to try I was right on, touching holes and loving my gun. Before I didn't know what to try I was spending dollar upon dollar on slugs using trial and error. I was able to save some cash. Lord knows we could all save some cash with gas prices how they are.
I think people should settle down a little here. This place is herefor us tohelp each other out, not rip on each other.