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for slugs https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/51011/rem+20+3+1850+250+slug+5 and for home defense https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/66071/remington+20+ga+2+3%2f4%22+20+pel+%233+lead+buck+shot

Chad, Sounds like you are just getting going on this firearm stuff. Don't go out and spend a lot of money on expensive rounds. Buy the cheapest slugs, buck shot, and bird shot you can find and work on getting to know the firearm and your abilities. I can shoot the same group at 50 yards with 50 cent slugs or $2.00 slugs. Score the same at trap using $20 a 100 round box 7 1/2 shot or $100 a 100 box 7 1/2 shot. Work on your skills. Worry about expensive ammo later.

Chad, there are many good viable options for the self defense. Ranges are usually close in in SD scenario's and consider if you are in your home, you want the load to not over penetrate to endanger loved ones or neighbors. #3 buckshot is what I recommend indoors (it will not overpenetrate and will get the job done) : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/66071/remington+20+ga+2+3%2f4%22+20+pel+%233+lead+buck+shot ------ I also recommend a "Low Recoil" Tactical Home defense Slugs for better control and faster followup shots if needed as the main concern with slugs during self defense is accuracy and speed : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/713075222/brenneke+usa+20ga+275%22+low (Outside, just use any of the standard 00, 000 Buck and Slugs available at your local Walmart).