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#9 on this list
A300 Ultima Slug
Beretta
Beretta's gas system in a no-frills deer setup. Soft-shooting and consistently accurate.
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#10 on this list
Viper G2 12 Gauge
TriStar
The value pick now that H&R's Ultra Slug Hunter is discontinued: a gas-operated semi-auto that soaks up 12-gauge recoil, wears a drilled-and-tapped receiver for a scope, and costs a fraction of the premium slug guns above.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | A300 Ultima Slug | Viper G2 12 Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Semi-Automatic Gas-Operated | Single-shot break action |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge | — |
| Barrel Length | 22 inches | — |
| Sights | Cantilever Scope Mount | Scope mount included |
| Stock Material | Synthetic | — |
| Recoil System | Kick-Off Recoil Reduction | — |
| Barrel Type | — | Heavy, rifled |
| Accuracy Range | — | 150 yards |
| Gauge Options | — | 12 GA, 20 GA |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
A300 Ultima Slug
- Excellent recoil reduction thanks to gas system and Kick-Off technology
- Consistently accurate with a variety of slug types
- Reliable cycling, even with heavy loads
- Durable, weather-resistant synthetic stock and finish
- Includes cantilever scope mount for optics
- Utilitarian aesthetics, lacks high-end finishing
- Heavier than some bolt-action slug guns
- Not versatile for other shooting disciplines
Viper G2 12 Gauge
Full review notes live on the Viper G2 12 Gauge page.
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