Well I have to push for the 870 solid gun and if you need a second shot it just takes on quick cycle and you can shoot again. Every time a get a shot at a deer with the 870 the deer is down. I put a Hastings barrel on mine because they made an open sight left hand barrel which Remington did not. This year I needed the second shot after my first shot with Hornady SST failed upon impacting the shoulder. I am very accurate with this gun up to 150 yards with open sights but it takes practice and finding the right round. Personally I will not be shooting the SST again just because any other slug would have penetrated the shoulder no problem but it shot well out of my gun. You can pick up an open sight slug gun in your price range but if you want to put a scope on it you will be over your price range.