BTW guys I really appreciate all your enthusiastic input into these questions and topics.
Dave McC I grabbed another 200 2 3/4" target loads and about 50-60 rounds of the 2 3/4" and 3" mag loads and shot the lot this morning. (Still no hiccups from the Winchester 1300)
I am experienced with pistol, subgun, and rifle, but pretty inexperienced with a shotgun. The kick of the 3" mag loads, while stout is not really that bad. Although I am 6' and 220lbs recoil is more to do with technique and mindset. No bruises yet!
Thanks again to you all for the input.
Regards,
HS/LD