I had a Mossberg 500 slug gun that was a great shooter with federals and a POS with Remingtons. You wouldn't think that it would make as much difference as it did, but it DID. Good workhorse. If I was choosing a pump gun right now, I'd look at the Benelli Nova. Going for about $329-$399 without the extra barrel. Likely higher $$$ for a Rifled Slug barrel for those, but I don't know. Shoots a 3.5 for the turkeys and waterfowl if necessary. JMHO