[better_dead_then_red]

Having slugs loaded up with the buckshot or on the side saddle gives you some options. I would hate to find myself with someone shooting at me out beyond fifty yards, and all I have loaded is #00. With a slug, I can drop em out at 100 yards. Yes you have to aim slugs, which is why my 870 has rifle sights.

[wooly_mammoth]

Actually you'd be much better off with #00 buckshot versus slugs at 100 yards. Even the very best rifled slug guns aren't accurate to more than ~4-6 inches at 100 yards. More likely you'll be off by 6-12 inches average at 100 yards with a properly sighted high quality slug gun. Now with a fancy muzzle loader and some patience you can get 1-2 inch groups at 100 yards.