My nephew has a Pardner Pump in sythetic. He's a tall, slim kid and says it has a bit of a kick to it. He likes it! I guess I never looked close enough to notice if the receiver is d&t'd for a scope. If it is, you might want to think of getting the Pardner Protector. It comes with a cylinder bore and 18 1/2" barrel. It would make and excellent slug gun. Cheaper to shoot, too, as the rifled slugs are less expensive than the saboted slugs.
However, if you are looking for a "long range" slugger with a rifled barrel, there is no better choice than the USH in 12 or 20 for the money.
Good Luck
cookiemann