I LOVE that thing! It's a good natural pointer (although the 1148 in 28 ga. is a better pointer) and it's got some oomph.
I can shoot skeet with my 28 ga., but sporting clays is tough because you can't get the long ones very well. I use my 20 instead.
I'll check out the Remington 1100.
There is also a Win 375.
(No bears in my area.)