Well this is coming from the voice of ignorance, as Ive never hunted anything more dangerous than Black Bear and Wild Boar. Short of running in amongst a heard a single shot VS. a bolt, never bothered me if you have a PH standing next to you. The PH can fire whilst you reload. I only have experience with a No1 and Ive always found it quick especially with a second round between the fingers of my off hand.

My 10 ga started as a 30inch duck/goose gun, that just screemed at me for help. I had a local smith shorten the barrels and add sights. That kept the price within reason and it happily shoots factory slugs well with in whitetail vital zone groups. On the downside Ive blown entirely too much money trying to make brass shells with exposed conical bullets, purely for the "Ahhhh" effect. Im still scheeming about the brass shell issue, but its on the back burner. If you decide to try that route drop me a line and I'll pass on all my info, I also have a mold for the bullets.

I'll try to post more later today, gotta run for now.