Haha unfortunately that's the nature of slug guns, they kick like mules! The good news is that you found a good combo right away so you shouldn't have to worry about that many extended range sessions. Besides if you are anything like me you never feel the recoil when shooting at game. If I was going to make one suggestion it would be to think about using a 75 yard zero instead of a 50 yard zero. You would be surprised how much slugs, even fast sabot slugs, drop at 100 yards. I know you said your average shot would only be about 75 yards, but you never know that big one might step out at 100 yards.