The 20 gauge 3" slugs aren't anywhere near as punishing as the 12 gauge Mr. Bronkowski. And those Savage slug guns are fairly heavy so the recoil isn't all that bad with either one. Alex's 870 20 gauge slug barrel really liked those Accutips. I honestly don't think I have heard of anyone shooting them with a complaint in accuracy. Seems Remington hit a home run with that design.