I took three shotguns (Benelli M1 Tactical, Benelli Nova Special Purpose, and Remington 870 Police) and a bunch of slugs (Brenneke 1oz, Federal 1oz, and Federal 1.25oz -- all were 2 3/4") to the range today. I won't do that again. My shoulder is killing me after firing about 100 rounds of slugs.
The Federal 1.25oz loads were the most brutal. The Brenneke loads felt the best and also performed the best. No malfunctions of any kind were exerienced. I was getting three-inch groups at 50 yards with my Benelli M1 Tactical. The mercury recoil reducer in the Benelli Nova does help. My shoulder was very sensitive at the end.
The Federal 1.25oz loads were the most brutal. The Brenneke loads felt the best and also performed the best. No malfunctions of any kind were exerienced. I was getting three-inch groups at 50 yards with my Benelli M1 Tactical. The mercury recoil reducer in the Benelli Nova does help. My shoulder was very sensitive at the end.