So finally after a month of getting my Encore Slug gun I got a chance to put some rounds thru it and see how it shoots. I posted a month or so back to ask suggestions and got great feedback. I had bought 2 brands to try on day one, Hornady SST and Winchester Supremem Platinum tip (2 3/4").

I never even got to the Hornady for 2 reasons, 1) after 10 shots with the Winchesters I don't think I've ever felt as much pain in my shoulder!!!! I'm a first time shotgun hunter and my lord its a tad jarring. First 2 or 3 shots I was having second thoughts, then I think the next 5 i was just numb and it didn't seem bad, those last 2, especially the last, was BRUTAL! Now I'm only 5'10 and 140lbs so there's not a lot of meat on these bones which could be the problem but lets just say I'm a bit sore today The second reason is the Winchesters shot EXCELLENT! My last 3 shots were basically all touching the bullseye with maybe a half inch gap between holes the max. All of this was at 50yds just to zero in at. I do not expect shots further than 75yds but next time out will attempt a few 100 to see where I'm at but there was no need to keep punishing myself or flinching with the results I was getting.
So unless these groups just totally fall apart at 75-100 yards, I'll be hard pressed to even try another slug. 1/2" groups at my average shot distance is perfect. Winchester Supreme Platinum Tip in 2 3/4" is a 400 grain, hollow tip bullet. Now if it hits the deer as hard as my shoulder, I'll be a happy camper! Anyone have any experience with this round on deer?