For what it's worth, don't underestimate the old Mossberg 695 slug guns. I wanted a Browning or Tar-Hunt but couldn't justify the cost. I have two of the Mossbergs and they both shoot lights out with Federal Barnes Expanders. Both guns together cost me about the same as one Savage. Not pretty in the slightest but get the job done. I also recently picked up a used custom T/C Encore slug gun to give that a try.
