I went and picked up the ultra slug yesterday. It is used but in good shape. I am impressed with the Mueller scope (Multi-Shot), it is VERY clear and the red dot should be nice for low loight conditions.
The gentleman I purchased this from had added a pound of weight to the stock, I guess for balance. Either way, this is one HEAVY gun. I can't image the kick will be too bad with a gun this heavy!!! But, carrying it in the field may be a workout. The trigger pull felt really good and I suspect he had it worked on. The guy I bought it from is one of the co-owners of the shotgunworld website, so he knows a lot about shotguns.
Anyway, just though I'd let you know. I've now gone from a gunsafe with no H&R/NEF guns to having an Ultra Slug AND a Handi_Rifle (7mm-08). I guess I'm now a convert to the H&R/NEF lifestyle!!!!!! Now if I can just see one of those new Excel autos, I might have THREE H&R guns.
Todd in TX
