[IdahoDoug]

Flint,

First off, I'm going to ignore those pictures because they scare the sh%t out of me. Dunno if you read of my double griz encounter (2 separate bears within 20 minutes) a couple years ago...

Anyhow, the comments on the 12g slug are encouraging because I feel like if it indeed hits harder than a .44 then I know I can also use 3" magnum slugs which come out at 1760fps which would put it better than the 460. I could not find ballistics for the 2 3/4 I have, so I'm using your 1476fps

I'm guessing that if I had a custom sling made for my 12g, I could put more slugs on target faster with it than with a high powered pistol. Or very close. I base this on having rapid fired my pump Mossburg from the hip many times over the years screwing around. Walking with my family, with the 12g hung in a way it could be brought up fast, I feel confident about that.

What do you think the 1760fps 1oz slug's ME would be? Any thoughts on a sling for a short barreled (18") shotgun that satisfies the ease of walking and fast access goal?

DougM