I dont know if your wrong but dont overlook the 20g slug guns. I've been shooting an H&R 20g Ultra Slughunter untill this season. Got a Savage 220F for the this season. 20g bolt action, bad-ass slug gun. Took my first Deer with it tonite, big Doe. More like a rifle than a slug gun. The 20g shoots flatter than the 12 and still has plenty of knock down power without the recoil the 12 has. Not saying the 220F doesn't have some kick, it does, just not like a 12g. Tack driver with the Remington 3" Accutips. Hope this helps. Good luck with what ever you chose.